Basic functions

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

Unpacking ………………………………………………… 11

Camera layout …………………………………………… 12

Icons ………………………………………………………… 14

Turning your camera on or off ………………………… 15

Selecting options ………………………………………… 16

Setting the display and sound ………………………… 18

Changing the display type ………………………………… 18

Setting the sound …………………………………………… 18

Taking photos ……………………………………………… 19

Zooming …………………………………………………… 20

Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 21

Using the Photo Help Guide mode …………………… 22

Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 23

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Samsung SL720 user manual Basic functions

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SL720 Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety information Protect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger life Copyright information Samsung Electronics America, Inc 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 Taking photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Basic functions Sold as a set Camera case Memory cards Optional accessoriesUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera Speaker Tripod mount Battery chamber coverCamera layout Button Description Camera layoutIcon Description Icon Description IconsIcons on the right Icons on the left Turning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Selecting options Press o Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Changing the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press m to return to the previous mode Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photos Zoom out ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoom Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p b s Press o to practice Using the Photo Help Guide modeRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Select a submenu View a topic Half-pressing the shutter button When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Holding your camera correctly Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Shooting modes Shooting modes Using the Scene modeUsing the frame guide Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode To hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Program mode Using the Dual is mode Press m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option Rotate the mode dial to Press mRecording a video To pause recording Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b sRecording a voice memo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting image quality a p d b s Shooting mode, press t Using the timer a p d b s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Pressing Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Select Press Shutter Shooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash a p b s SShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p b s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Shooting mode, press M Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focus Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area a p d b s Detecting faces Using face detection a p d b s Taking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Compensating for backlighting ACB p Select Functions ““Metering Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance p d Deﬁning your own white balance Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option Description Using burst modes p s Applying photo styles a p d s Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Select a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback mode Press o to return to the normal view Playing backPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Press F or t to view ﬁles Protecting ﬁles Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press oPress f Press f Select Yes To activate the recycle bin Using the recycle binTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Copying ﬁles to the memory card Starting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Use the following buttons to control playback Playing a voice memo added to a photo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memo Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo stylesDeﬁning your own RGB tone Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problems Select File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnails Viewing files on an Hdtv Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Hdmi adapter Hdmi cable Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera Hardware and software requirements Installing programsTransferring ﬁles to your computer For Windows users Transferring ﬁles to your PC Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring ﬁles to your computer Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Select the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung Master Full-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master Interface For Mac users 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 Sound Display Camera settings menu Settings Imprint Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your Anynet+ Remote control Automatically Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p 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 Common questions Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerSituation Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Video output DC power input 34 pin Connector AppendixesImage size Power source may differ depending on your region FCC notice Index Index Playing Recording Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound For Mac For Windows