Basic functions | Samsung PL150, PL151 specification

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking ……………………………………………… 12

Camera layout …………………………………………… 13

Inserting the battery and memory card ……………… 15

Charging the battery and turning your camera on …… 16

Charging the battery ……………………………………	16
Turning on your camera …………………………………	16

Performing the initial setup …………………………… 17

Learning icons …………………………………………… 18

Selecting options ………………………………………… 19

Setting the display and sound ………………………… 21

Changing the display type ………………………………	21
Setting the sound ………………………………………	21

Taking photos …………………………………………… 22

Turning on the front display ……………………………	23
Zooming …………………………………………………	23
Reducing camera shake (OIS) …………………………	24

Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 26

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Samsung PL150, PL151 user manual Basic functions

Contents

PL150/PL151 Health and safety information Safety warningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Health and safety information Safety precautionsHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Ensure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lens Copyright information Shooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Common questions Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories Cable Battery chargerUnpacking Camera case Hdmi port Battery chamber cover Camera layout Icon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Description Inserting the battery and memory card Battery lock Push the lock up to release the batteryRemoving the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Performing the initial setup Press Power Learning icons Icons on the leftIcons on the right Information Shooting mode, press m Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option orMenu Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to p Press m Selecting a white balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press F or t to scroll to a white balance option Setting the display and sound Setting the soundChanging the display type Press D repeatedly to change a display type Taking photos Press Shutter to take a photo Turning on the front display ZoomingTaking photos Press Front LCD to turn on the front display Reducing camera shake OIS a p b N s Digital zoomDigital range Select Shooting “ OIS “ an option. Option Description In some scene modes, the OIS function is unavailable When H is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frameShooting modes Using the Scene mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the frame guide Using the Night modeTo cancel the guides, press o Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Select the aperture value or shutter speedSelect an option To hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Dual is mode Select Shooting “ Face Retouch ““an optionBefore correction Using the Program mode Recording a video Press m Select Movie “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recording Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Using the Self-portrait mode Taking photos with the front displayShooting mode, press Front LCD once Using the Couple mode Using the Children modeTaking photos with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Recording a video with the front display Recording voice memos a p d b N s Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution a p d b N s v SSelecting image quality a p d b N s Select Shooting “ Photo Size “ an option Using the timer a p d b N s v S Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press t Using the timer Jump when the jump icon appears on the front displayUsing the jump shot timer Shooting mode, press t Select Jump Shot Using the ﬂash a p b N s S Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p b N s Shooting mode, press F Adjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, press m Select Shooting “ ISO “ an option Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus a p d N s Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d N s Using face detection a p d b s Detecting faces Using face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favorites My Star Select Shooting “ Smart FR Edit “ My StarViewing your favorite faces Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Shooting ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option p dSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Shooting ““Metering “ an option Deﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p Select Shooting → Drive → an option Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p d Deﬁning your own RGB tone Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p d Improving your photosSelect Shooting ““Smart Filter Select an effect Adjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemSaturation option Description Contrast option Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Display in Playback modePlaying back Press P Playing back Playback mode, press mSelect a face from the list and press o Press D or M to change the ranking of the face, and press f Press F or t to scroll through files Press o to return to the normal viewViewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Press f Select YesProtecting ﬁles Deleting ﬁles Viewing photos Copying ﬁles to the memory cardEnlarging a photo Set the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Starting a slide show Playing a video Playback mode, select a video and press oUse the following buttons to control playback Trimming a video during playback Playing voice memos Playing a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Playing a voice memo added to a photo Editing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Applying photo styles Editing a photo Applying smart ﬁlter effects Select Edit ““Smart FilterPlayback mode, select a photo and press m Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Creating a print order Dpof Printing photos as thumbnails Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on an Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsTurn on the camera Select a folder on your computer to save new files Using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Icon Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Conﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgePress F or t to select a photo Press o to print Appendixes Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menu SoundDisplay Settings Auto Power ImprintOff Mexico Select Mode Select a USB mode when you When it detects a smiling face while usingComputer or printer For transferring ﬁles Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera body Camera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacity About the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Your camera cannot Your computer. pPlay videos You cannot use Intelli-studio on Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output DC power input 20 pin, 4.4 Connector AppendixesFile format PictBridge Video H.264 MPEG-4.AVC Audio WAV Image size Power source may differ depending on your region Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark Index Camera layout Demo mode Shooting mode Turning on Center-weighted Multi SpotCenter AF Multi AF Tracking AF Auto Macro Normal AF Recording Video 34 Voice memo For Mac For WindowsPlaying Recording As thumbnails 64 by category 63 on TV Slide show