Samsung S800 Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

Starting the recording mode

Things to Watch Out for When Taking Pictures

ƈHow to use the VOICE RECORDING mode ( )

1. In any mode with the exception of Movie clip mode,

select the VOICE RECORDING mode by pressing the

Voice recording button twice.

2. Press the shutter button to record a voice.

- Press the shutter button once and voice is recorded for

as long as the available recording time

(Max : 1 hour) allows. The recording time will be

displayed on the LCD monitor. Voice will still be

recorded if the shutter button is released.

- If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter

button again.

- File type : *.wav

* A distance of 40cm between you and the

camera (microphone) is the best distance to

record sound.

ƈPressing the shutter button down half way.

Lightly press the shutter button to confirm focus and flash battery charge.

Press the shutter button all way down to take the picture.

[ Lightly press the shutter button ]

[ Press the shutter button ]

ƈThe available recording time may vary depending on shooting conditions and

camera settings.

ƈWhen the Flash Off or Slow synchro mode is selected in a low lighting condition,

the camera shake warning indicator ( ) may appear on the LCD monitor. In

this case, use a tripod, support the camera on a solid surface or change to flash

shot mode.

ƈShooting against the light :

Please do not take pictures to the sunlight direction. Taking a picture against the

sun may make the picture dark. To take a picture against the sun, please use the

[Backlight] in the scene shooting mode (see page 16), fill-in flash (see page 22),

spot metering (see page 34), or exposure compensation (see page 31).

ƈAvoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you capture an image.

ƈCompose the image by using the LCD monitor.

ƈUnder certain conditions the auto focus system may not perform as expected.

- When photographing a subject that has little contrast.

- If the subject is highly reflective or shiny.

- If the subject is moving at high speed.

- When there is strong reflected light, or when the background is very bright.

- When the subject matter has only horizontal lines or the subject is very narrow

(such as a stick or flagpole).

- When the surroundings are dark.

[ VOICE RECORDING mode ]

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