Extended functions

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting modes …………………………………………… 26

Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 26

Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 27

Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 27

Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ………………… 28

Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… 29

Using the DUAL IS mode …………………………………… 30

Using the Program mode …………………………………… 30

Recording a video …………………………………………… 31

Recording voice memos ………………………………… 33

Recording a voice memo …………………………………… 33

Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………… 33

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Samsung SL820 user manual Extended functions

Contents

SL820 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Health and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Ensure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lens Samsung Electronics America, Inc Copyright information Icons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Subject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure Brightness Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories Unpacking Camera layout Flash Microphone Remote control sensorLens USB and A/V port Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Speaker Description Camera layoutIcon Button Description Icons on the left IconsIcons on the right Icon Description Turning on your camera in Playback mode Turning your camera on or off Selecting options Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Press o Selecting optionsPress F or t to scroll to a white balance option Press m to return to the previous mode Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Changing the display type Taking photos Press Shutter to take a photo Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Zoom out Reducing camera shake OIS Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Select a submenu View a topic Using the Photo Help Guide modeRotate the mode dial to h Select a menu from the list Press o to practice Holding your camera correctly When is displayedWhen shooting in the dark, avoid Half-pressing the shutter button Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting modes Using the Scene modeUsing the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select an option To hide facial imperfections, press m Using the Beauty Shot mode Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Dual is mode Using the Program mode Recording a video Press m Select Functions “ Voice ““a sound option To pause recording Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p d b sRecording a voice memo Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode Shooting options Selecting image quality a p d b s Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution a p d b s v S Select Functions “ Photo Size “ an option Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer a p d b s v SPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, press t Select Press Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Pressing Shutter Preventing red-eye a p b s Using the ﬂash a p b s SShooting in the dark Shooting mode, press F Shooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Changing the camera’s focus Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Shooting mode, press M Adjusting the focus area a p d b s Changing the camera’s focus Using face detection a p d b s Detecting faces Taking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Detecting eye blinking Compensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option Description Selecting a light source White balance p d Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p d Select Functions ““Metering Deﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p s Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Applying photo styles a p d s Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pShooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image Adjust Improving your photos Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Press P Press F or t to view ﬁles Playing backPlayback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a category Press o to return to the normal view Press f Select File Options ““Protect ““SelectSelect the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Press f Select Yes Copying ﬁles to the memory card Using the recycle binTo restore ﬁles from the recycle bin To activate the recycle bin Starting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Use the following buttons to control playback Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start ““Play Playback mode, select a video and press o Playing a voice memo Playing voice memosCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memo added to a photo Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Editing a photo Applying photo stylesDeﬁning your own RGB tone Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Printing photos as thumbnails Select File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Viewing ﬁles on an Hdtv Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cableViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv For details, see the Hdmi cradle manual Hdmi cable Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvTurn on your camera For Windows users Installing programsTransferring ﬁles to your computer Hardware and software requirements Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring ﬁles to your computer Transferring ﬁles to your PC Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Using Samsung Master Select the ﬁles you want to download Using the Samsung Master Interface Full-screen view Playback/Editing For Mac users Press F or t to select a photo Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press o to print Appendixes Select a menu Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Press m to return to the previous screen Camera settings menu Sound Display Settings Anynet+ Remote control Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minSet the video signal output according to your Imprint Hdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p ﬁles on an Hdtv with the Hdmi cradleNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body Memory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacity Battery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos Using QuickTime PlayerSituation Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations File format PictBridge Storage Internal memory Approx MBMedia Audio WAV For 1GB SD Speciﬁcations are subject to change without prior notice FCC notice Index Index For Mac For Windows Installing UsingAccessing Camera Display Sound Playing Recording