Using the timer a p d b s v S

Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.

1 In Shooting mode, press [t].

Off

2 Select an option.

Option Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.

2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.

Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another in 2 seconds.

Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a photo. (p. 37)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

3 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.

t The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically take a photo at the speciﬁed time.

t Press [t] to cancel the timer.

t Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available.

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Contents

SL720 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety information Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lens Copyright information Samsung Electronics America, Inc Indications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Pressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Taking photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a set Camera case Memory cards Camera layout Tripod mount Battery chamber coverSpeaker Icon Camera layoutDescription Button Description Icons on the right IconsIcons on the left Icon Description Turning your camera on or off Turning on your camera in Playback mode Selecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Press F or t to scroll to a white balance option Selecting optionsPress o Setting the sound Setting the display and soundPress m to return to the previous mode Changing the display type Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photos Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Zoom out Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p b s Rotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Using the Photo Help Guide modeSelect a submenu View a topic Press o to practice When shooting in the dark, avoid When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the frame guide Using the Scene modeShooting modes Select an option Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Beauty Shot modeTo hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Program mode Using the Dual is mode Recording a video Rotate the mode dial to Press mPress m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recording Recording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p d b sAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Selecting a resolution a p d b s v S Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p d b s Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an option Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timer a p d b s v SLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, press t Using the motion timer Using the timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing Shutter Shooting in the dark Using the ﬂash a p b s SPreventing red-eye a p b s Shooting mode, press F Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press M 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 self-portrait shot Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Changing the metering option p d Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance p d Select Functions ““Metering Deﬁning your own white balance Select Functions ““Drive “ an option. Option Description Using burst modes p s Improving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying photo styles a p d s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photos Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback mode Playback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Playing backPress F or t to view ﬁles Press o to return to the normal view Press f Select the ﬁle you want to protect and press oPress f Select Yes Protecting ﬁles To restore ﬁles from the recycle bin Using the recycle binCopying ﬁles to the memory card To activate the recycle bin Enlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playing a videoUse the following buttons to control playback Playback mode, select a video and press o Capturing an image during playback Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photo Resizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Deﬁning your own RGB tone Applying photo stylesEditing a photo 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 Turn on your camera Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvHdmi adapter Hdmi cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer Installing programsFor Windows users Hardware and software requirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveConnect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your PC Turn on the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Select the ﬁles you want to download Using Samsung Master Full-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master Interface For Mac users Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Conﬁguring print settingsPress F or t to select a photo Press o to print Appendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect a menu Press m to return to the previous screen Sound Display Camera settings menu Settings Set the video signal output according to your Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minAnynet+ Remote control Imprint Hdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pComputer or printer Automatically Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera body About memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacity Battery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Common questions Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Situation Using QuickTime PlayerYour computer cannot play videos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Image size DC power input 34 pin Connector AppendixesVideo output Power source may differ depending on your region FCC notice Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Installing UsingFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording