Samsung PL20, PL21 Unpacking

Basic functions

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items.

Camera Rechargeable battery

AC adapter / USB cable Strap

Quick Start Manual

Software CD-ROM

(User manual included)

Optional accessories

Camera case Memory cards

Battery charger A/V cable

The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

Contents

Main User Manual Click a topic PL20/PL21 Health and safety information Page Page Organization of the user manual 5 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 PL20/PL21 Extended functions Basic functions Shooting options 10 Contents Playback/Editing Appendixes Settings Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout Basic functions 14 Camera layout Display Button Description Navigation Playback Function Inserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Turning on your camera 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 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 23 Taking photos Digital zoom Zooming 24 Taking photos Intelli zoom Setting Intelli zoom 1 2 Select Shooting Intelli Zoom an option. 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 28 Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode Select Mode Smart Auto. Align your subject in the frame. Using the Photo Help Guide mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the Scene mode Page Page Page Recording voice memos Selecting a resolution and quality Adjusting brightness and color Improving your photos Using burst modes Shooting options 36 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 40 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 43 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 46 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 49 Using burst modes Select Shooting Drive an option. Improving your photos 51 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 Playback/Editing 53 Playing back Learn to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files. Display in Playback mode Information Icon Description Page Page Page 57 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 Page Page Creating a print order (DPOF) Viewing les on a TV Transferring les to your Windows computer Requirements for Intelli-studio Page Page Playback/Editing 68 Transferring les to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio 69 Transferring les 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 les to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Camera settings menu Settings 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 Appendixes Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Using on beaches or shores Storing for extended period of time Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Other cautions Memory card capacity About memory cards Supported memory cards Cautions when using memory cards About the battery Battery specifications Battery life Low battery message Notes about using the battery Cautions about using the battery Notes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connected Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Page Before contacting a service center 91 Before contacting a service center 92 Before contacting a service center Camera specications 94 Camera specications 95 Camera specications Glossary Page Page Page 100 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC notice Index H E F C S Q R N P W Z T V