Camera layout, Icon Mode Description | Samsung PL151, PL150 manual

Camera layout

Status lamp

t Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus

t Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus

			Main display
Mode dial

Icon		Mode		Description
S Smart Auto				Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode
S Smart Auto				as it detects
				as it detects

a Auto				Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings

pProgram Take a photo by setting options

	d DUAL IS		Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera
	d DUAL IS		shake
			shake

	b	Beauty Shot	Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial
	b	Beauty Shot	imperfections
			imperfections

	N	Night	Take a photo with options for shooting at night

	s	Scene	Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene

	v	Movie	Record a video

Zoom button

		t	Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.
		t	Zoom in on part of a photo or view ﬁles as
			thumbnails in Playback mode.
		t	Adjust volume in Playback mode.
			2
			1
Button	Description
m Access options or menus
			In Shooting mode	While setting
	D Change the display option			Move up
Navigation		M Change the macro option		Move down
		F Change the ﬂash option		Move left
		t Change the timer option		Move right
o	Conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu
Playback	Enter Playback mode
Function	t	Access options in Shooting mode
Function	t	Delete ﬁles in Playback mode
	t	Delete ﬁles in Playback mode

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Contents

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 Icon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Description 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 Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frameShooting modes 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 Using the Dual is mode Select Shooting “ Face Retouch ““an optionBefore correction Recording a video Using the Program mode To pause recording Press m Select Movie “ Voice ““a sound option 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 with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Recording voice memos a p d b N s Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo 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 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 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 Using face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking 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 Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p d Improving your photosSelect Shooting ““Smart Filter Select an effect 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 Viewing photos Copying ﬁles to the memory cardEnlarging a photo 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 Editing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Editing a photo Applying photo styles Applying smart ﬁlter effects Select Edit ““Smart FilterPlayback mode, select a photo and press m 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 Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements 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 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 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 Camera settings menu SoundDisplay 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 About the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life 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