Samsung TL9 Expressions used in this manual

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

Half-press [Shutter]: press and hold the shutter half way down

Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter]Half-press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,

or still life

Background: the objects around the subject

Composition: the combination of a subject and background

SubjectSubject

CompositionComposition

BackgroundBackground

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Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera is called exposure.

By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

Overexposure (too bright)Overexposure (too bright)

Normal exposureNormal exposure

Contents

Main TL9 Health and Safety Information 2 Health and Safety Information Safety Precautions Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Page 4 2008 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Copyright information Organization of the user manual Basic functions Extended functions Shooting Options Playback/Editing Indications used in this manual Shooting mode icons next to a title Icons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual 6 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Subject, background, and composition Exposure (Brightness) Quick search Contents 8 1. Basic functions 2. Extended functions 3. Shooting Options 9 4. Playback/Editing 5. Multimedia 6. Appendix Contents 1. Basic functions Camera layout 12 Camera layout Icons Turning your camera on or off In Playback mode Mini dashboard Setting options Taking photos Zooming Basic functions 17 Taking photos Reducing camera shake Basic functions 18 Rotate the mode dial to 8. Press [t] and select a submenu. Using the Photo Help Guide mode This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn to get better photos and videos. Press [t] to view a topic. Press [w] or [r] to display the previous or next screen. Back PracticeBack Practice Changing the display type In Shooting mode In Playback mode Transferring les (for Windows) Installing programs Hardware and software requirements Programs contained on the CD Page Transferring les to your PC Transferring multimedia les to the camera Page 24 Using Samsung Converter Convert videos so that they can be played on the camera. For details, see the Help menu. Transferring les (for Windows) 25 Transferring les (for Windows) Using Samsung Master Downloading les using Samsung Master Using the Samsung Master Interface View mode Change the mode Transferring les (for Mac) 2. Extended functions 2. Extended functions Shooting modes Recording voice memos Shooting modes 7Using the Dual IS mode Page Page Page 33 Shooting modes Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake When is displayed 34 Shooting modes Preventing your subject from being out of focus Recording voice memos 3. Shooting Options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution Page 39 Using the timer In Shooting mode, press [t] repeatedly to change the timer option. Press [Shutter] to start the timer. Page 41 Shooting in the dark Preventing red-eye Using the ash In Shooting mode, press [e] repeatedly to change the ash option. 42 Adjusting the ISO speed In Shooting mode, press [Fn]. Press [w] or [r] to select ISO. Press [e] or [t] to select an ISO speed option. Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn]. Changing the cameras focus Using macro Using auto focus In Shooting mode, press [r] repeatedly to change the focus distance option. Page Shooting Options 45 Using face detection Smile Shot In Shooting mode, press [MENU/OK]. Select Face Detection. Press [t]. 46 Using face detection Blink Detection If your camera detects closed eyes, it will take two photos in succession. Press [MENU/OK]. Adjusting brightness and color 48 Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering mode Press [w] or [r] to select WHITE BALANCE. Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn]. In Shooting mode, press [Fn]. Press [w] or [r] to select METERING. Page 50 Using burst modes In Shooting mode, press [Fn]. Press [w] or [r] to select DRIVE. Press [e] or [t] to select an option. Press [MENU/OK] or [Fn]. Improving your photos Adjusting your photos Page 4. Playback/Editing 55 Playing back Display in Playback mode Starting Playback mode In Playback mode, press [y]. Press [e] or [t] to scroll through les. Page Page 58 Select Recycle Bin and press [t]. Select Yes and press [MENU/OK]. Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show. Enlarging a photo 59 Playing back Set the slide show effect and press [MENU/OK]. Select Show Start and press [t]. Select Play and press [MENU/OK]. Playing a video Playing voice memos Editing a photo Page Page Page Setting a start image Viewing les on a TV Printing photos with a photo printer 5. Multimedia Using Multimedia mode Page 71 Using the MP3 mode Playing music les Access the MP3 mode and play a le. (p. 69) Use the following buttons to control playback. About VBR Page 73 Using the PMP mode Access the PMP mode and play a le. (p. 69) Use the following buttons to control playback. 74 Using the Text Viewer mode Access the Text Viewer mode and view a le. (p.69) Use the following buttons to control playback. 75 Multimedia mode settings menu Press [MENU/OK] while an MP3 le or a video is being played or a text le is being viewed. Press [e] or [t] to select a menu. Press [w] or [r] to select an option. Press [MENU/OK]. 6. Appendix Camera settings menu 77 Press [w] or [r] to select a submenu. Press [MENU/OK]. Press [t]. SOUND DISPLAY SETTINGS Page Error messages Camera maintenance Camera body Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display 83 About memory cards Memory cards you can use Camera maintenance Memory card capacity 84 About the battery Battery specications Battery life Notes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connected Before contacting a service center 86 Before contacting a service center Camera specications Exposure Shutter speed Focusing Lens 88 Camera specications Voice recording MP3 Storage 89 Camera specications Interface PMP Text Viewer FCC notice Index A B C D H I L M N S T V W Z