Basic functions | Samsung TL500 guide

Basic functions

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

Unpacking ……………………………………………… 14

Camera layout …………………………………………… 15

Using the screen	………………………………………	18
Attaching a strap	………………………………………	18
Attaching a lens cap ……………………………………		19

Inserting the battery and memory card ………………	20
Charging the battery and turning your camera on ……	21

Charging the battery ……………………………………	21
Turning on your camera …………………………………	21

Performing the initial setup …………………………… 22

Learning icons …………………………………………… 23

Selecting options ………………………………………… 24

Setting the display and sound ………………………… 26

Changing the information displayed ……………………	26
Setting the sound ………………………………………	26

Taking photos …………………………………………… 27

Zooming …………………………………………………	28
Reducing camera shake (OIS) …………………………	29

Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 30

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Samsung TL500 user manual Basic functions

Contents

TL500 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationSafety warnings Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Health and safety informationSafety precautions Protect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Check that the camera is operating properly before use Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Important usage information Copyright information 102 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 Common questions Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents 100 Basic functions Check your product box for the following items Optional accessoriesUnpacking Lens cap/Lens cap strap Hdmi port Tripod mount USB and A/V port Battery chamber coverCamera layout Camera layout Button Description Icon Mode Description Mode dialDrive mode dial Using the screen Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently Attaching a lens cap Battery Inserting the battery and memory cardInsert the battery with Samsung logo facing down Removing the battery and memory card Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera Press F or I to select a time zone, and then press o Performing the initial setupPress Power Icon Description Learning iconsInformation Icons on the left Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Selecting optionsPress m again to go back to the previous menu Going back to the previous menu Press m to switch to Shooting mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mPress o to save your settings Selecting the white balance option in Program mode Changing the information displayed Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press D repeatedly to change the information displayed Taking photos Press Shutter to take a photo Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Digital range Reducing camera shake OIS p a S M s Shooting mode, press m Select a “ OIS “ an option Half-pressing the shutter button When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to t Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto mode Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Using the Scene modeUsing the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Using the Scene mode Using the Program mode Slow shutter speed Aperture valueShutter speed Big aperture value Rotate the mode dial to a Using the Aperture Priority modeUsing the Shutter Priority mode See page 38 for more information about the shutter speed Using the Manual mode Using the Dual is mode Press Recorder to start recording Recording a videoSelect Voice ““a sound option For options, refer to Shooting options To pause recording Using the Smart Scene Detection modeRecording a video Icon Description Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos p a S M d sRecording a voice memo Press Shutter to stop Shooting options Select a “ Photo Size “ an option. Option Description Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution t p a S M d s Select V “ Movie Size “ an option. Option Description Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Quality “ an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality p a S M d s What are RAW ﬁles? Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timer t p a S M d sRotate the drive mode dial to w or Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Taking continuous photos Using burst modes p a S M sRotate the drive mode dial to C Press and hold Shutter Taking bracketed photos Using burst modesRotate the drive mode dial to B Press Shutter Select a “ Bracket Select a bracketing option Preventing red-eye p s Using the ﬂash t p a S M sShooting in the dark Select an option Adjusting the ﬂash intensity Shooting in the dark Press down gently to close Shooting options How to use the ﬂashSlide the ﬂash release to pop the ﬂash up when it is need Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p a S M Shooting mode, press Changing the camera’s focus Using macro p a S M dUsing auto focus p a S M d Shooting mode, press c Changing the camera’s focus Using selection focus p a S M dAdjusting the focus distance manually Using tracking auto focus p a S M d Adjusting the focus area p a S M d s Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Focus Area “ an option Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Face Detection “ Normal Using face detection p a S M d sDetecting faces Taking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Align a smiling face in the frame Using smart face recognition Detecting eye blinking Registering faces as your favorites My Star Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Smart FR Edit “ My Star Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Smart FR Edit “ Face List Viewing your favorite faces Rotate the EV dial to adjust the exposure Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Press the EV dial again to save your settings Locking the exposure value t p a S d Adjusting brightness and colorAdjust the exposure manually Press E Changing the metering option p a S M d Multi Suitable for general photos Center-weightedSelecting a light source White balance Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Shooting mode, press m Select a ““White Balance “ an option Adjusting color temperature Deﬁning your own white balance Color temperature Select a ““Photo Style Selector “ an option Improving your photosApplying photo styles p a S M d Deﬁning your own RGB tone Applying smart ﬁlter effects p a S M d Improving your photos Saturation option Description Adjusting your photos p a S MSelect a value to adjust the selected item Contrast option Using smart range p a S M Range effect Using Samsung RAW Converter Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Press P Playback mode, press m Canceling your favorite facesPlaying back Ranking your favorite faces Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press m Select a categoryPress o to return to the normal view Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails Playback mode, press m Select u ““Protect ““SelectSelect the ﬁle you want to protect and press o Protecting ﬁles Deleting ﬁles Press f Select YesPlayback mode, press m Select u “ Delete “ All “ Yes Copying ﬁles to the memory card 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 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 Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying photo styles Fish-eye Playback/Editing Applying smart ﬁlter effectsSelect y ““Smart Filter Select an effect Adjusting your photos Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Photos you want, and then press f Creating a print order DpofSelect u “ Dpof “ Standard “ an option Select u “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on an Hdtv Requirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studio Number Description 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 Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive Using Samsung RAW ConverterInstalling Samsung RAW Converter Opening Samsung RAW Converter Menu Editing tools Toolbar Using the Samsung RAW Converter InterfaceUsing Samsung RAW Converter Tools Editing RAW format ﬁles Adjust the exposure with the scroll barTo adjust the exposure of of an image Original image Saving RAW ﬁles as JPEG/TIFF formats Adjust the tone with the scroll barTo adjust the tone of an image Press F or I to select a photo Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Press o to print Appendixes Select an option and save your settings Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, press m Select a menu Display Camera settings menuSound Settings Auto Power Specify how to name ﬁlesWhen printing. Off*, Date, Date & Time Date & Time Conversion Set the function the camera uses when it isAF Lamp Anynet+ Control 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 Shooting time Shooting conditions Number of photos Low battery message Do not place the battery in a microwave oven Using an optional optical viewﬁnder Using optional accessoriesUsing optional ﬂash units Using an optional conversion lens Using optional accessories Using an optional remote control Shooting or Playback mode, press m Select n ““Remote ““On Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center A/V cable Make sure that you are using aTV does not Display your photos Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations File format PictBridge Video H.264 MPEG-4.AVC Audio AAC Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputConnector Appendixes Image size Power source may differ depending on your region Model No Samsung TL500 Responsible Party FCC notice Note Address Index Index Photo Video Playback mode Shooting modeAccessing Camera Display Sound Photo Screen