Samsung PL211 User Manual

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Health and safety information  
Do not use batteries for unintended purposes.  
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your  
camera or other equipment  
This may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not touch the flash while it fires.  
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it  
for an extended period of time.  
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.  
When you use AC charger, turn off the camera before you  
disconnect the power to the AC charger.  
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause  
serious damage to your camera.  
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion  
replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.  
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.  
This may cause a fire or personal injuries.  
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.  
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables  
and accessories.  
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose  
outlet when you charge batteries.  
Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can  
cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause  
injury.  
This may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the  
+/- terminals on the battery.  
Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by  
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.  
This may cause a fire or electric shock.  
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Health and safety information  
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the  
camera.  
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.  
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or  
damages that may result from camera malfunction or improper  
use.  
This may cause your camera to malfunction.  
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters  
and install batteries and memory cards.  
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light  
() into your camera.  
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or  
improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage  
ports, connectors, and accessories.  
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The  
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera  
case.  
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.  
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.  
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause  
a fire.  
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Organization of the user manual  
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Indications used in this manual  
Icons used in this manual  
Shooting mode  
Indication  
Icon Function  
Additional information  
Smart Auto  
Safety warnings and precautions  
Program  
DUAL IS  
Scene  
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] represents the  
shutter button.  
[
(
]
)
Page number of related information  
The order of options or menus you must select to  
perform a step. For example: Select Shooting White  
Balance represents select Shooting, and then select  
White Balance.  
Movie  
*
Annotation  
Shooting mode icons  
These icons indicate that a function is available in the  
corresponding modes. The  
for all scenes.  
mode may not support functions  
Abbreviations used in this manual  
Abbreviation Definition  
e.g.)  
ACB  
AEB  
AF  
Auto Contrast Balance  
Auto Exposure Bracket  
Auto Focus  
Available in the  
Program, DUAL IS,  
and Movie modes  
DIS  
DPOF  
EV  
Digital Image Stabilization  
Digital Print Order Format  
Exposure Value  
OIS  
ISO  
WB  
Optical Image Stabilization  
International Organization for Standardization  
White Balance  
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Expressions used in this manual  
Pressing the shutter  
Exposure (Brightness)  
Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down.  
Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down.  
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the  
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,  
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your  
photos will be darker or lighter.  
Half-press [Shutter]  
Press [Shutter]  
Normal exposure  
Overexposure (too bright)  
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.  
Background  
Composition  
Subject  
6
 
Basic troubleshooting  
You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.  
The subject's eyes  
appear red.  
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.  
Set the flash option to  
Red-eye or  
Red-eye Fix. (p. 43)  
If the photo has already been taken, select  
Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 72)  
Photos have dust  
spots.  
Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash.  
Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.  
Set ISO speed options. (p. 44)  
Photos are blurred.  
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.  
Press [Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 26)  
Use the  
mode. (p. 25)  
Photos are blurred  
when shooting at  
night.  
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.  
This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.  
Select  
Night in the  
mode. (p. 34)  
Turn on the flash. (p. 43)  
Set ISO speed options. (p. 44)  
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.  
Subjects come out  
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between  
too dark because of the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.  
backlighting.  
Avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject.  
Select Backlight in the mode. (p. 30)  
Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 43)  
Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 53)  
Adjust the exposure. (p. 53)  
Set the metering option to  
Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 54)  
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Quick reference  
Taking photos of people  
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)  
Viewing files by category in  
Smart Album 64  
EV (to adjust exposure)  
Deleting all files on the  
memory card 66  
mode > Object Highlight  
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright  
backgrounds) 53  
mode > Beauty Shot  
Viewing files as a slide  
show 67  
Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  
Metering  
AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with  
different exposures) 56  
Viewing files on a TV  
Face Detection  
Connecting your camera to a  
computer 76  
Taking photos at night or in the dark  
Adjusting sound and volume  
Applying a different effect  
mode > Night  
Adjusting the brightness of  
the display 85  
mode > Sunset, Dawn  
Flash options  
mode > Magic Frame  
Changing the display  
language 86  
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  
Smart filter effects  
Settingthedateandtime 86  
Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or  
contrast) 60  
Formatting the memory  
Taking action photos  
card  
Troubleshooting  
Continuous, Motion Capture  
Reducing camera shake  
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  
Taking photos of text, insects, or  
flowers  
mode  
mode > Text  
Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos)  
White Balance (to change the color tone)  
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Contents  
9
 
Contents  
10  
Unpacking  
Check your product box for the following items.  
Optional accessories  
Camera  
AC adapter/USB cable  
Rechargeable battery  
Camera case  
Memory card/  
Memory card adapter  
Strap  
User Manual CD-ROM  
Quick Start Manual  
A/V cable  
Battery charger  
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.  
Basic functions 12  
 
Camera layout  
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.  
Zoom button  
Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.  
Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in  
Playback mode.  
Adjust volume in Playback mode.  
Shutter button  
POWER button  
Speaker  
Microphone  
AF-assist light/timer lamp  
Flash  
Lens  
Tripod mount  
Battery chamber cover  
Insert a memory card and battery  
Basic functions 13  
 
Camera layout  
Attaching the strap  
Status lamp  
Blinking: When the camera is saving  
a photo or video, being read by a  
computer or printer, or out of focus  
Steady: When the camera is connecting  
to a computer or in focus  
USB and A/V  
port  
Accepts USB cable  
or A/V cable  
Display  
Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes  
Button  
Description  
Icon  
Mode  
Description  
Access options or menus  
The camera automatically selects settings based  
on a type of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, etc.)  
it detects.  
Smart Auto  
In Shooting mode  
While setting  
Change the display option  
Change the macro option  
Move up  
Take a photo by setting options  
Program  
DUAL IS  
Scene  
Move down  
Navigation  
The camera activates options that reduce camera  
shake.  
Change the flash option  
Change the timer option  
Move left  
Move right  
Take a photo with options preset for a specific  
scene (Landscape, Sunset, etc.).  
Confirm the highlighted option or menu  
Enter Playback mode  
Record a video.  
Movie  
Playback  
Function  
Access options in Shooting mode  
Delete files in Playback mode  
Basic functions 14  
 
Inserting the battery and memory card  
Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.  
Removing the battery and memory card  
Push the card gently until  
the card disengages from  
the camera, and then pull it  
out of the slot.  
Memory card  
Battery lock  
Insert a memory card with  
the gold-colored contacts  
facing up.  
Push the lock up to release  
the battery.  
Battery  
Insert the battery with the  
Samsung logo facing up.  
You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device  
when the memory card is not inserted.  
Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory  
card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory  
card.  
Basic functions 15  
 
Charging the battery and turning your camera on  
Charging the battery  
Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the  
battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then plug  
the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera.  
Turning on your camera  
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.  
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera  
for the first time. (p. 17)  
Turning on your camera in Playback mode  
Press [ ]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode  
immediately.  
Indicator light  
Red: Charging  
Green: Fully charged  
When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [  
5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds.  
] for about  
Basic functions 16  
 
Performing the initial setup  
The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.  
Press [  
].  
Press [  
] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press  
].  
Press [ ] or [ ] to select an item.  
1
6
7
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera  
for the first time.  
[
] or [  
Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [  
].  
2
Press [  
Press [  
] or [ ] to set the date and time and press [  
] or [ ] to select Date Type and press  
].  
].  
8
9
Press [  
Press [  
] or [ ] to select a language and press [  
].  
3
4
] or [ ] to scroll to Time Zone and press  
].  
[
] or [  
[
] or [  
Press [ ] or [ ] to select a time zone and press [  
].  
5
To set the daylight-saving time, press [  
].  
Press [  
Press [  
] or [ ] to select a date format and press [  
] to switch to the Shooting mode.  
].  
10  
11  
Basic functions 17  
 
Learning icons  
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.  
A
C. Icons on the left  
Icon  
Description  
Icon  
Description  
Auto focus frame  
Aperture and shutter speed  
Camera shake  
Zoom ratio  
B
Long time shutter  
Exposure value  
White balance  
Face tone  
Current date and time  
B. Icons on the right  
C
Icon  
Description  
Face retouch  
ISO speed  
Photo resolution  
A. Information  
Video resolution  
Frame rate  
Icon  
Description  
Smart filter effect  
Selected shooting mode  
Available number of photos  
Available recording time  
Internal memory  
Image adjustment  
(contrast, sharpness, saturation)  
Photo quality  
Metering option  
Flash option  
Voice muted  
Burst type  
Memory card inserted  
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  
Timer option  
: Fully charged  
: Partially charged  
: Charging needed  
Auto focus option  
Face detection  
Voice memo (On)  
Basic functions 18  
 
Selecting options  
You can select options by pressing [  
], and then using the navigation buttons ([  
], [ ], [ ], [ ]).  
You can also access shooting options by pressing [ ], but some options are not available.  
Going back to the previous menu  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Press [  
] again to go back to the previous menu.  
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or  
menu.  
Half-press [Shutter] to return to the Shooting mode.  
To move up or down, press [  
] or [ ].  
To move left or right, press [ ] or [ ].  
Press [  
] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.  
3
Basic functions 19  
 
Selecting options  
Example: Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode  
Press [  
press [ ] or [ ].  
] or [ ] to scroll to White Balance, and then  
5
6
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Photo Size  
Press [  
press [  
] or [ ] to scroll to Program, and then  
Quality  
EV  
].  
ISO  
White Balance  
Smart Filter  
Smart Auto  
Program  
DUAL IS  
Scene  
Face Detection  
Exit  
Back  
Movie  
Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to a White Balance option.  
This mode allows you to directly set various  
features for shooting.  
Press [  
].  
3
4
Daylight  
Photo Size  
Quality  
EV  
Shooting  
Sound  
ISO  
Back  
Move  
Display  
Settings  
White Balance  
Smart Filter  
Press [  
].  
7
Face Detection  
Exit  
Change  
Press [  
press [ ] or [  
] or [ ] to scroll to Shooting, and then  
].  
Basic functions 20  
Setting the display and sound  
Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings.  
Changing the display type  
Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode. Each type  
displays different shooting or playback information.  
Setting the sound  
Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you  
operate your camera.  
Press [  
] repeatedly to change a display type.  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Sound Beep Sound an option.  
Options  
Off  
Description  
The camera does not emit any sounds.  
Show all photographic  
information.  
The camera emits one of three sounds, depending  
on the option you select.  
1/2/3  
Modes  
Display Type Choices  
Display all information about shooting  
Hide information about shooting, except the  
available number of photos (or available recording  
time) and the battery icon  
Shooting  
Display all information about the current photo  
Hide all information about the current file  
Playback  
Display information about the current file, except the  
shooting settings and captured date  
Basic functions 21  
 
Taking photos  
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.  
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
4
1
2
A green frame means the subject in focus.  
Press [  
press [  
] or [ ] to scroll to Smart Auto, and then  
A red frame means the subject is out of focus.  
].  
Smart Auto  
Program  
DUAL IS  
Scene  
Movie  
This mode recognizes the scene  
automatically.  
Press [Shutter] to take a photo.  
5
Align your subject in the frame.  
3
See page 26 for tips to get clearer photos.  
Basic functions 22  
 
Taking photos  
Digital zoom  
Zooming  
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using  
the digital zoom. By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom,  
you can zoom in up to 50 times.  
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your  
camera has a 10X optical zoom, 2X Intelli zoom, and 5X digital  
zoom. Intelli zoom and digital zoom cannot be used at the same  
time.  
Zoom indicator  
Optical range  
Digital range  
The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or  
Tracking AF option.  
If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may  
deteriorate.  
Zoom ratio  
Zoom out  
Zoom in  
Available zoom ratio for videos differs from photo zoom ratio.  
Basic functions 23  
 
Taking photos  
Intelli zoom  
The Intelli zoom is not available with a Smart Filter effect or Tracking  
AF option.  
The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 ratio resolution.  
If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom  
will be turned off automatically.  
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli  
zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the  
Intelli zoom. By using both the optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can  
zoom in up to 20 times.  
Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration  
than the digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than  
when you use the optical zoom.  
Photo resolution when  
Intelli zoom is on  
Optical range  
Setting Intelli zoom  
In Shooting mode, press [  
Zoom indicator  
].  
1
Select Shooting Intelli Zoom an option.  
Options Description  
2
Intelli range  
Off: Deactivate the Intelli zoom.  
On: Activate the Intelli zoom.  
Basic functions 24  
 
Taking photos  
Reducing camera shake (OIS)  
Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.  
OIS may not function properly when:  
-
-
-
-
-
-
you move your camera to follow a moving subject  
you use zoom  
there is too much camera shake  
the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when in the  
the battery is low  
you take a close-up shot  
mode)  
If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred  
by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when  
you use a tripod.  
If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs,  
turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.  
Before correction  
After correction  
In some scene modes, the OIS function is unavailable.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting OIS an option.  
Option  
Description  
Off: Deactivate the OIS function.  
On: Activate the OIS function.  
Basic functions 25  
   
Tips for getting a clearer photo  
Reducing camera shake  
Holding your camera correctly  
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to  
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 25)  
Make sure nothing is  
blocking the lens.  
Select the  
mode to reduce camera shake  
both optically and digitally. (p. 34)  
When  
is displayed  
Half-pressing the shutter button  
Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the  
focus. The camera adjusts the focus and  
exposure automatically.  
Camera shake  
When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to  
Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be  
harder to hold the camera still.  
The camera sets the aperture value  
and shutter speed automatically.  
Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 43)  
Focus frame  
Set ISO speed options. (p. 44)  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo if  
the focus frame appears in green.  
Change the composition and half-  
press [Shutter] again if the focus  
frame appears in red.  
Basic functions 26  
 
Preventing your subject from being out of focus  
When you take photos in low light  
It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:  
- there is little contrast between the subject and background  
(for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color  
to the background)  
Turn on the flash.  
(p. 43)  
- the light source behind the subject is too bright  
- the subject is shiny or reflective  
- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds  
- the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame  
When subjects are moving fast  
Use the continuous  
or motion capture  
function. (p. 56)  
Use the focus lock  
Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus,  
you can reposition the frame to change the composition.  
When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.  
Basic functions 27  
Shooting modes  
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.  
Using the Smart Auto mode  
Icon  
Description  
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate  
camera settings based on the type of scene it defects.  
Smart Auto Mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera  
settings for various scenes.  
Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.  
This is available only when the flash is off.  
Appears when taking portraits at night.  
Appears when taking photos of landscapes with  
backlighting.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
Select Smart Auto.  
].  
1
2
3
Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.  
Appears when taking portraits.  
Align your subject in the frame.  
Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.  
Appears when taking close-up photos of text.  
Appears when taking photos of sunsets.  
Appears when taking photos of clear skies.  
Appears when taking photos of forested areas.  
The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate  
scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen. The  
icons are listed below.  
Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful  
subjects.  
Appears when the camera is stable (on a tripod, for  
example) and the subject is motionless for a period  
of time. This is available only when you are shooting  
in the dark.  
Icon  
Description  
Appears when taking photos of actively moving  
subjects.  
Appears when taking photos of landscapes.  
Appears when taking photos of fireworks. This is  
available only when you use a tripod.  
Appears when taking photos with bright white  
backgrounds.  
Extended functions 29  
 
Shooting modes  
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.  
4
5
Using the Scene mode  
Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode,  
and the camera uses default settings.  
appears  
Select Scene a scene.  
Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode  
depending on the subject's position or lighting.  
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the  
shooting condtions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance  
to the subject.  
Magic Frame  
Beauty Shot  
Object Highlight  
Night  
Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the  
depending on the subject's movement.  
mode  
Landscape  
Text  
In  
mode, the camera consumes more battery power, because  
Sunset  
it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.  
This mode is appropriate for scenic  
photography.  
To change the scene mode, press [  
Scene a scene.  
For the Magic Frame mode, see “Using the Magic Frame  
mode" on page 31.  
For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot  
mode" on page 32.  
For the Object Highlight mode, see “Using the Object Highlight  
mode" on page 33.  
], and then select  
For the Night mode, see “Using the Night mode” on page 34.  
Extended functions 30  
   
Shooting modes  
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
3
4
Using the Magic Frame mode  
In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to  
your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change  
according to the frame you select.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
4
Select Scene Magic Frame.  
Press [  
].  
Select Shooting Frame an option.  
Frame  
Back  
Move  
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
5
6
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to  
When you connect your camera to a TV in Magic Frame mode,  
it automatically switches to Playback mode. You cannot capture  
photos in Playback mode.  
.
Extended functions 31  
   
Shooting modes  
Select Shooting Face Retouch an option.  
6
Using the Beauty Shot mode  
Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.  
Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of  
imperfections.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select Scene Beauty Shot.  
Level 2  
To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face  
only), press [ ], and then go to Step 4. To hide  
facial imperfections, press [  
5.  
], and then go to Step  
Back  
Move  
Select Shooting Face Tone an option.  
4
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
7
8
Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Level 2  
The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.  
Back  
Move  
To hide facial imperfections, press [  
].  
5
Extended functions 32  
   
Shooting modes  
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.  
7
8
Using the Object Highlight mode  
When the camera can apply the object highlight effect,  
) will appear.  
When the camera cannot apply the object highlight effect,  
) will appear. If this occurs, adjust the distance from the  
camera to the subject.  
Object Highlight mode makes the subject more distinguishable by  
adjusting the depth of field.  
(
(
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select Scene Object Highlight.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Position the camera according to the optimum distance  
displayed on the screen.  
Available resolutions in Object Highlight mode are (  
).  
If the shooting distance is not within the optimum range, you can  
capture a photo but the object highlight effect will not be applied.  
The object highlight effect cannot be used in dark places.  
The object highlight effect cannot be used with the optical zoom at  
3X or higher.  
Digital zoom is not available in Object Highlight mode.  
Use a tripod to prevent camera shake as the camera captures 2  
consecutive photos to apply the effect.  
The subject and the background should have a significant contrast  
in color.  
Subjects should be positioned far away from the background for the  
greatest effect.  
The optimum distance will vary, based on the zoom ratio you  
use.  
Press [  
].  
4
5
6
Select Shooting Object Highlight Effect.  
Select an option to adjust Blur or Tone.  
Blur: The higher the value, the more intense the blur effect in  
the photo.  
Tone: The higher the value, the brighter the photo.  
Blur  
Tone  
Object Highlight Effect  
Back  
Move  
Extended functions 33  
   
Shooting modes  
Using the DUAL IS mode  
Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical  
and Digital Image Stabilization functions.  
Using the Night mode  
Use the Night mode to take a photo with options for preset for  
shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent your camera from  
shaking.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select Scene Night.  
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
Before correction  
After correction  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
4
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select DUAL IS.  
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode  
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
In Night mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend  
the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to  
prevent overexposure.  
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
4
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
4
The digital zoom does not work in this mode.  
The camera corrects the photo optically only if the light source is  
brighter than fluorescent light.  
If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.  
Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in  
different shooting modes. (p. 25)  
Select Scene Night.  
Press [  
].  
Select Shooting Long Time Shutter.  
Extended functions 34  
     
Shooting modes  
Select the aperture value or shutter speed.  
5
Using the Program mode  
In the Program mode, you can set various options except  
the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets  
automatically.  
AUTO  
AUTO  
Aperture value  
Shutter speed  
Aperture  
Back  
In Shooting mode, press [  
Select Program.  
Set options.  
].  
1
2
3
Move  
(For a list of options, refer to Shooting options.)  
Select an option.  
6
If you select AUTO, the camera adjusts the aperture value or  
shutter speed automatically.  
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
7
8
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.  
Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press  
[Shutter] to focus.  
4
5
Press [Shutter] to take the photo.  
Extended functions 35  
 
Shooting modes  
Press [  
].  
Recording a video  
5
6
In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos in 1280 X  
720 HQ resolution. You can record up to 4 GB (approximately  
11 minutes) at 1280 X 720 HQ resolution and the camera saves  
recorded videos as MJPEG files.  
Select Movie Sound Alive a sound option.  
Option Description  
Sound Alive On: Turn on the Sound Alive function.  
Sound Alive Off: Turn off the Sound Alive function.  
Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. If this  
occurs, set a lower resolution. (p. 41)  
Mute: Do not record sounds.  
Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high  
resolution videos and high-speed videos. To record high-resolution or  
high-speed videos, use memory cards with faster writing speeds.  
If you have activated the Optical Image Stabilization, the camera may  
record your video with the sounds the OIS makes when operating.  
Set other options as desired.  
(For options, refer to “Shooting options”.)  
7
Press [Shutter] to start recording.  
8
9
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.  
1
2
3
4
Select Movie.  
Do not block the microphone when you use the Sound Alive function.  
Recordings made with Sound Alive may differ from actual sounds.  
Press [  
].  
Select Movie Frame Rate a frame rate (the  
number of frames per second).  
As the frame rate increases, action appears more natural, but  
the file size also increases.  
Depending on the resolution and frame rate, the movie may appear smaller  
than the original size shown on the main display.  
Extended functions 36  
 
Shooting modes  
To pause recording  
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode  
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate  
camera settings based on a detected type of scene.  
The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while  
recording. With this function, you can record several scenes as a  
single video.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
Press [  
] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.  
1
2
3
4
5
Select Movie.  
Press [  
].  
Select Movie Smart Scene Detection On.  
Align your subject in the frame.  
The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate  
mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.  
Stop  
Pause  
Icon  
Description  
Appears when recording videos of landscapes.  
Appears when recording videos of clear skies.  
Appears when recording videos of forested areas.  
Extended functions 37  
 
Shooting modes  
Icon  
Description  
Appears when recording videos of sunsets.  
Press [Shutter] to start recording.  
6
7
Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.  
If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode,  
will not  
change and the default settings will be used.  
The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting  
environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the  
subject.  
In Smart Scene Detection mode, you cannot set smart filter effects.  
Extended functions 38  
Recording voice memos  
Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of  
shooting conditions.  
You will get the best sound quality when recording 16 inches (40 cm.) away from the camera.  
Recording a voice memo  
Adding a voice memo to a photo  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
1
2
3
Select Shooting Voice Record.  
Select Shooting Voice Memo.  
2
3
Press [Shutter] to record.  
Align your subject in the frame, and then take a photo.  
You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.  
Begin recording the voice memo right after taking the photo.  
Press [  
] to pause or resume recording.  
Record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum).  
4
Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo before the  
10 seconds are up.  
You cannot add voice memos to photos if you set Continuous, Motion  
Capture, or AEB options.  
Stop  
Pause  
Press [Shutter] to stop.  
4
5
Press [Shutter] again to record a new voice memo.  
Press [ ] to switch to Shooting mode.  
Extended functions 39  
 
Shooting options  
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.  
 
Selecting a resolution and quality  
Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.  
When recording a video  
Selecting a resolution  
As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include  
more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on  
a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size also  
increases.  
In the  
mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Movie Movie Size an option.  
Option Description  
1280 X 720 HQ: For high-quality play back on an HDTV.  
When taking a photo  
640 X 480: For play back on a standard, analog TV.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
320 X 240: To post on a web page.  
Select Shooting Photo Size an option.  
Option Description  
4320 X 3240: Print on A1 paper (23" x 34").  
Selecting image quality  
The camera compresses and saves the photos you take in JPEG  
format. Higher quality images result in larger file sizes.  
4320 X 2880: Print on A1 paper (23" x 34") in wide ratio  
(3:2).  
4320 X 2432: Print on A2 paper (17" x 22") in panorama  
ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3648 X 2736: Print on A3 paper (12" x 17").  
2592 X 1944: Print on A4 paper (8 1/2" x 11").  
1984 X 1488: Print on A5 paper (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").  
Select Shooting Quality an option.  
Option Description  
Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.  
1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)  
or play back on an HDTV (5 3/4" x 8 1/2").  
Fine: Capture photos in high quality.  
1024 X 768: Attach to email.  
Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.  
The paper sizes in inches are approximate.  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 41  
 
Using the timer  
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.  
In Shooting mode, press [ ].  
Press [Shutter] to start the timer.  
1
3
The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera  
automatically takes a photo at the specified time.  
Press [ ] to cancel the timer.  
Off  
Depending on the face detection option you have selected, the timer  
function or some timer options may not be available.  
When you set burst options, you cannot use the timer function.  
Select an option.  
2
Option Description  
Off: The timer is not active.  
10 Sec: Takes a photo in 10 seconds.  
2 Sec: Takes a photo in 2 seconds.  
Double: Takes a photo in 10 seconds, and then takes  
another 2 seconds later.  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 42  
 
Shooting in the dark  
Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.  
Preventing red-eye  
Using the flash  
If the flash fires when you take a photo of a person in the dark,  
a red glow may appear in the person's eyes. To prevent this,  
select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using  
the flash".  
Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need  
more light in your photos.  
In Shooting mode, press [ ].  
1
Auto  
Select an option.  
2
Option Description  
Off:  
The flash does not fire.  
The camera displays the camera shake warning (  
)
when you are shooting in low light.  
Auto: The camera selects a proper flash setting for the  
scene it detects in the mode.  
Shooting options 43  
     
Shooting in the dark  
Option Description  
Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select  
Self-Shot or Blink Detection.  
Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance  
from the flash. (p. 102)  
If light from the flash is relected or there is a large amount of dust in  
the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.  
Red-eye Fix*:  
The flash fires twice when the subject or background  
is dark. The subject should not move until the flash  
fires a second time.  
The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced  
software analysis.  
Slow Sync:  
The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.  
This option is recommended when you want to  
capture ambient light to reveal more details in the  
background.  
Adjusting the ISO speed  
The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as  
defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).  
The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your  
camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better  
photo without using the flash.  
Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.  
The camera will display the shake warning ( ) when  
you are shooting in low light.  
Fill in:  
The flash always fires.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
The camera adjusts light intensity automatically.  
Red-eye*:  
Select Shooting ISO an option.  
The flash fires when the subject or background is  
dark.  
Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the  
brightness of the subject and lighting.  
The camera reduces red-eyes.  
Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or  
background is dark.  
The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.  
When you select Motion Capture, the camera sets the ISO speed  
to Auto.  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 44  
   
Changing the camera’s focus  
Learn how to adjust the camera's focus.  
Using macro  
Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers  
or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus”.  
Using auto focus  
To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to  
your distance from the subject.  
In Shooting mode, press [ ].  
1
Normal (AF)  
Select an option.  
2
Option Description  
Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31.5 in.  
(80 cm) from the camera. Farther than 79 in. (200 cm)  
when using the zoom.  
Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.  
Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in.  
(40 cm.)  
Macro: Focus on a subject 2 in. to 31.5 in. (5 - 80 cm )  
from the camera. 59 in. to 79 in. (150 cm - 200 cm)  
when using the zoom.  
Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 2 in.  
(5 cm). Farther than 59 in. (150 cm) when using the  
zoom.  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 45  
   
Changing the camera’s focus  
Using tracking auto focus  
If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will  
appear in the center of the screen.  
Tracking a subject may fail when:  
Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject,  
even when you are moving.  
-
-
-
the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively  
the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place  
colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the  
same  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select Shooting Focus Area Tracking AF.  
-
the camera shakes excessively  
In these cases, the focus frame appears as a white, single-line frame (  
).  
Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [  
].  
If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject  
to track.  
If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame changes to a red,  
A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject  
as you move the camera.  
single-line frame (  
).  
If you use this function, you cannot set self timer options, Face  
Detection options and Smart Filter options.  
The white frame means that your camera is tracking the  
subject.  
The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you  
half-press [Shutter].  
Shooting options 46  
 
Changing the camera’s focus  
Adjusting the focus area  
You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus  
area according to your subject’s location in the scene.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting Focus Area an option.  
Option Description  
Center AF: Focus on the center. Suitable when subjects  
are located in the center.  
Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.  
Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 46)  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 47  
 
Using face detection  
If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera  
adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to  
capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.  
Detecting faces  
The camera automatically tracks the registered face.  
Face detection may not be effective when:  
Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 faces  
-
the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear  
orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection.)  
it is too bright or too dark  
in one scene).  
-
-
-
-
-
the subject is not facing the camera  
the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask  
the subject is in backlit or the lighting condition is unstable  
the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably  
Face detection is not available when using a smart filter effect, or  
image adjustment option or when used with Tracking AF.  
Depending on the face detection option you selected, the timer or  
some timer options are not available.  
Depending on the face detection option you selected, some burst  
options are not available.  
When you take photos of detected faces, they will be registered in  
the face list.  
You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode.  
(p. 63) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not  
be classified in Playback mode.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting Face Detection Normal.  
The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest  
of the faces appear in gray focus frames.  
The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list  
or Smart Album.  
The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera detects  
faces.  
The detected faces may not be registered if you set burst options  
such as Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB.  
Shooting options 48  
   
Using face detection  
Taking a self-portrait shot  
Take photos of yourself. The camera automatically sets the photo  
distance to close-up and emits a beep when ready.  
Taking a smile shot  
The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a  
smiling face.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
When faces are located in the  
center, the camera beeps rapidly.  
Select Shooting Face Detection Smile Shot.  
When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect  
the smile more easily.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select Shooting Face Detection Self-Shot.  
When you hear a beep, press [Shutter].  
If you turn Volume off in the sound settings, the camera will not emit a beep. (p. 85)  
Shooting options 49  
 
Using face detection  
Detecting eye blinking  
If your camera detects closed eyes, it automatically takes two  
photos in succession.  
Using smart face recognition  
The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently  
photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically  
prioritize the focus on those faces. This feature is available only  
when you use a memory card.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting Face Detection Blink  
Detection.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Hold your camera still while Capturingis displayed on the screen.  
When blink detection fails, the Picture taken with eyes closed.”  
message appears. Take another photo.  
Select Shooting Face Detection Smart Face  
Recognition.  
The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest  
of the faces appear in gray focus frames.  
: Indicate favorite faces (To register favorite faces, see  
page 51).  
: Indicate faces that the camera automatically registers.  
Shooting options 50  
 
Using face detection  
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)  
You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and  
exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you  
use a memory card.  
The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending  
on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or  
face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.  
The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camera  
recognizes a new face when there are 12 registered faces, it will  
replace the face in the lowest priority with the new one.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
The camera can detect up to 5 faces in one scene.  
Select Shooting Smart FR Edit My Star.  
Align your subjects face with the oval guideline and  
press [Shutter] to register the face.  
Back  
Set  
If the subject’s face is not aligned with the oval guideline, the  
white frame will not appear.  
You can take photos of a subject’s face directly from the front,  
to the left side, to the right side, from above, or from below.  
Take photos of one person at a time when registering faces.  
Shooting options 51  
 
Using face detection  
When you are finished taking the photos, the face list  
appears.  
4
Your favorite faces are indicated with a  
on the face list.  
You can register up to 8 favorite faces.  
The flash option will be set to Off.  
If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces  
in the face list.  
Viewing your favorite faces  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
Select Shooting Smart FR Edit Face List.  
2
To change the ranking of the favorite faces, press [ ] and select  
Edit Ranking. (p. 63)  
To cancel the favorite faces, press [  
] and select Delete. (p. 63)  
Shooting options 52  
Adjusting brightness and color  
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.  
Adjusting the exposure manually  
(EV)  
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos  
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the  
exposure to get a better photo.  
Compensating for backlighting (ACB)  
When the light source is behind your subject or there is high  
contrast between your subject and the background, your subject  
is likely to appear dark in the photo. If this occurs, turn the Auto  
Contrast Balance (ACB) option on.  
Darker (-)  
Neutral (0)  
Brighter (+)  
Without ACB  
With ACB  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting or Movie EV.  
Select Shooting ACB an option.  
Select a value to adjust the exposure.  
Option Description  
Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will remain the same. You  
may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure  
or underexposure.  
Off: ACB is off.  
On: ACB is on.  
If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select AEB (Auto  
Exposure Bracket). The camera takes three photos, each with a  
different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 56)  
The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous, Motion  
Capture, AEB options.  
Shooting options 53  
     
Adjusting brightness and color  
Changing the metering option  
The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera  
measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your  
photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.  
Selecting a light source  
(White balance)  
The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of  
the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be  
realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting  
conditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting or Movie Metering an option.  
Option Description  
Multi:  
Your camera divides the scene into several areas, and  
then measures the light intensity of each area.  
Suitable for general photos.  
(Auto WB)  
(Daylight)  
Spot:  
Your camera measures only the light intensity of the  
very center of the frame.  
If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your  
photo may be improperly exposed.  
Suitable for a subject with backlighting.  
Center-weighted:  
Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire  
frame with emphasis placed on the center.  
(Cloudy)  
(Tungsten)  
Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the  
frame.  
Shooting options 54  
     
Adjusting brightness and color  
Defining your own white balance  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
Select Shooting or Movie White Balance an  
option.  
1
2
Select Shooting or Movie White Balance →  
Measure: Shutter (Custom Set).  
2
Icon  
Description  
Auto WB: Automatically sets the white balance based  
on the lighting conditions.  
Aim the lens at a piece of white paper.  
3
Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a  
sunny day.  
Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy  
day or in shadows.  
Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a daylight  
fluorescent or three-way fluorescent light.  
Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white  
fluorescent light.  
Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under  
incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.  
Press [Shutter].  
4
Measure: Shutter (Custom Set): Use white balance  
settings you defined. (See procedure at right.)  
Shooting options 55  
Using burst modes  
It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos.  
In these cases, select one of the burst modes to take multiple pictures rapidly.  
You can use the flash, timer, ACB, and Smart Filter only when  
you select Single.  
When you select Motion Capture, the resolution is set to VGA  
and the ISO speed is set to Auto.  
Depending on the face detection option you selected, some  
burst options are not available.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select Shooting Drive an option.  
Option Description  
Single: Take a single photo.  
Continuous:  
While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes  
photos continuously.  
The maximum number of photos depends on the  
capacity of your memory card.  
Motion Capture:  
While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes  
VGA photos (6 photos per second; maximum of 30  
photos).  
AEB:  
Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal,  
underexposed, and overexposed.  
Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.  
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.  
Shooting options 56  
   
Improving your photos  
Learn how to improve your photos by applying smart filter effects, or make some adjustments.  
Available filters in Program mode  
Applying smart filter effects  
Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.  
Option Description  
Normal: No effect.  
Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject  
appear in miniature.  
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,  
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.  
Miniature  
Vignetting  
Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.  
Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.  
Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort  
objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.  
Defog: Make a photo clearer.  
Fish Eye  
Sketch  
Classic: Apply a black and white effect.  
Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Negative: Apply a negative film effect.  
Custom RGB: Customize a color value.  
Select Shooting or Movie Smart Filter.  
Select an effect.  
Shooting options 57  
   
Improving your photos  
Available filters in Movie mode  
Option Description  
If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the speed of  
the video playing time will increase.  
If you select Miniature when you are recording a video, the camera  
will not record sound.  
Normal: No effect.  
If you select Miniature, Vignetting, Fish-eye or Defog while  
Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast  
and red color.  
recording a video, the recording speed will be set to  
recording resolution will be set to less than  
and the  
.
If you set Smart Filter effects, you cannot use the Face Recognition  
options, ACB, burst options, Image Adjustment options, Intelli zoom  
or Tracking AF.  
Palette Effect 2: Making scenes clean and clear by  
applying a soft blue tone.  
Palette Effect 3: Apply a soft brown tone.  
When you select Sketch, the resolution will change to  
and below.  
Palette Effect 4: Create a cold and monotone effect.  
Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject  
appear in miniature.  
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,  
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.  
Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect  
of a fisheye lens.  
Defog: Make a photo clearer.  
Classic: Apply a black and white effect.  
Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.  
Negative: Apply a negative film effect.  
Custom RGB: Customize a color value.  
Shooting options 58  
Improving your photos  
Defining your own RGB tone  
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
Select Shooting or Movie Smart Filter →  
Custom RGB.  
2
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).  
3
Back  
Move  
Adjust the amount of the selected color.  
(-: less or +: more)  
4
5
Select [  
].  
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Improving your photos  
Adjusting your photos  
Saturation option Description  
Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos.  
-
Decrease the saturation.  
Increase the saturation.  
+
In Shooting mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
Select Shooting Image Adjust.  
Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).  
If you use this function, you cannot set the face recognition and  
smart filter options.  
Select an adjustment option.  
Contrast  
Sharpness  
Saturation  
Select a value to adjust the selected item.  
4
Contrast option  
Description  
-
Decrease the color and brightness.  
Increase the color and brightness.  
+
Sharpness option Description  
Soften the edges on your photos. Suitable  
for editing the photos on your computer.  
-
Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity  
of your photos. This may also increase the  
noise on your photos.  
+
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Playing back  
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files.  
Display in Playback mode  
Starting Playback mode  
View photos or play videos and voice memos stored in your  
camera.  
Press [ ].  
1
The most recent file will be displayed.  
If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent  
file.  
Information  
Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll through files.  
2
Press and hold to scroll through files quickly.  
Icon  
Description  
If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your  
memory card.  
The camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those  
taken with cameras from other manufacturers.  
Photo includes a voice memo  
Video file  
Print order has been set (DPOF)  
Protected file  
Photo includes a registered face; Available only when you  
use a memory card  
Folder name – File name  
To display file information on the screen, press [  
].  
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Playing back  
Ranking your favorite faces  
Canceling your favorite faces  
You can rank your favorite faces. This feature is available only  
when you use a memory card.  
You can delete your favorite faces. This feature is available only  
when you use a memory card.  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
Select File Options Face List Edit Delete.  
Select a face and press [ ].  
Press [ ].  
Select Yes.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
5
Select File Options Face List Edit Edit Ranking.  
Select a face from the list and press [  
].  
Face List Edit  
Back  
Set  
Press [  
and press [  
] or [ ] to change the ranking of the face,  
].  
4
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Playing back  
Viewing files by category in Smart Album  
Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll through files.  
4
5
Press and hold to scroll through files quickly.  
View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or  
week.  
Press [ ] to return to the normal view.  
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left.  
1
Press [  
].  
2
3
Select a category.  
Type  
Date  
Color  
Week  
Face  
Back  
Set  
Option  
Type  
Description  
View files by file type.  
Date  
View files by the date they were saved.  
View files by the dominant color of the image.  
View files by the weekday they were saved.  
Color  
Week  
View files by recognized faces and favorite faces.  
(Up to 20 people)  
Face  
It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to  
change the category and recognize files.  
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Playing back  
Viewing files as thumbnails  
Protecting files  
Scan thumbnails of files.  
Protect your files from accidental deletion.  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
4
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or  
20 thumbnails. Rotate [Zoom] right to return to the  
previous mode.  
Select File Options Protect Select.  
To protect all files, select All Lock.  
To protect a single file, select the file you want to protect,  
and then press [  
].  
Press [  
] again to cancel your selection.  
Protected file  
Filter  
To  
Do this  
Scroll through files  
Delete files  
Press [  
], [ ], [ ] or [ ].  
Select  
Set  
Press [ ], and then select Yes.  
Repeat Step 4 to protect additional files individually.  
5
6
Press [  
].  
You cannot delete or rotate a protected file.  
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Playing back  
Deleting files  
Copying files to the memory card  
Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected  
files.  
You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
To delete a single file,  
Select File Options Copy to Card.  
In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [  
].  
Select Yes to copy files.  
1
2
Select Yes to delete the file.  
To delete multiple files,  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
Select Multiple Delete.  
2
Select the files you want to delete, and then press [  
].  
3
Press [  
] again to cancel your selection.  
Press [  
].  
Select Yes.  
4
5
To delete all files,  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
Select File Options Delete All Yes.  
2
Playback/Editing 66  
   
Playing back  
Starting a slide show  
Viewing photos  
Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show.  
You can apply effects and add audio to your slide show.  
In Playback mode, press [  
Select Multi Slide Show.  
].  
1
2
3
Enlarging a photo  
In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] right to  
enlarge a photo. Rotate [Zoom] left to shrink a  
photo.  
Select a slide show effect option.  
Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.  
Option  
Description  
Set whether or not to repeat the slide show.  
(Play, Repeat)  
Start  
The enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the  
screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on the  
resolution.  
Select the photos you want to view as a slide show.  
All: View all photos in a slide show.  
Images  
Date: View photos captured on a specific date in  
a slide show.  
Select: View selected photos in a slide show.  
Set the interval between photos.  
Interval  
This is available when you select Off in the Effect  
option. See below.  
Music  
Effect  
Select a background audio.  
Trim  
Select a transition effect.  
Select Off for no effects.  
To  
Do this  
Press [  
Press [  
Move the enlarged area  
], [ ], [ ] or [ ].  
]. The trimmed photo is saved  
Trim the enlarged photo  
as a new file.  
Playback/Editing 67  
   
Playing back  
Set the slide show effect.  
4
5
Playing a video  
You can play a video, capture an image from a video.  
Select Start Play.  
To loop the slide show, select Repeat.  
In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [  
].  
1
Press [ ] to pause or resume the slide show.  
To stop the slide show and switch to Playback mode, press [  
] or [ ].  
], and then  
[
Pause  
Use the following buttons to control playback.  
2
Press  
To  
Scan backward.  
Pause or resume playback.  
Scan forward.  
[
]
[
[
]
]
[Zoom] left or right  
Adjust the volume level.  
Playback/Editing 68  
 
Playing back  
Capturing an image during playback  
Adding a voice memo to a photo  
Press [  
image.  
] at the point where you want to save a still  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
2
1
[
].  
Press [ ].  
Select File Options Voice memo On.  
2
3
Press [Shutter] to record a short voice memo  
(10 seconds maximum).  
A captured image has the same resolution as the original video file and is  
saved as a new file.  
Press [Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.  
You cannot add a voice memo to protected files.  
Playing voice memos  
Playing a voice memo  
In Playback mode, select a voice memo, and then press  
Playing a voice memo added to a photo  
1
[
].  
In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice  
memo, and then press [  
].  
Use the following buttons to control playback.  
2
Press [ ] to pause or resume playback.  
Press  
To  
Scan backward.  
Pause or resume playback.  
Scan forward.  
[
]
[
[
[
]
]
Stop playback.  
Adjust the volume level.  
]
[Zoom] left or right  
Playback/Editing 69  
 
Editing a photo  
Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation.  
The camera saves edited photos as new files.  
When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted  
to a lower resolution.  
Resizing photos  
Rotating a photo  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
1
[
].  
[
].  
Select Edit Resize an option.  
Select Edit Rotate an option.  
2
2
Select  
to save the photo as a start image. (p. 85)  
Right 90˚  
1984 X 1488  
Back  
Move  
Back  
Move  
The rotated photo will be saved as the same file, not a new file.  
Available options differ depending on the size of the selected photo.  
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Editing a photo  
Applying smart filter effects  
Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.  
Option Description  
Normal: No effect.  
In Playback mode, select a photo and press [  
Select Edit Smart Filter.  
Select an effect.  
].  
1
2
3
Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject  
appear in miniature.  
Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast,  
and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.  
Soft-Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy  
effects.  
Old Film 1: Apply a vintage film effect 1.  
Miniature  
Old Film 2: Apply a vintage film effect 2.  
Half Tone Dot: Apply a halftone effect.  
Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.  
Back  
Move  
Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort  
objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.  
Defog: Make a photo clearer.  
Classic: Apply a black and white effect.  
Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.  
Negative: Apply a negative film effect.  
Custom RGB: Customize a color value.  
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Editing a photo  
Defining your own RGB tone  
Correcting exposure problems  
Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or  
saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add  
noise to the photo.  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
[
].  
Select Edit Smart Filter Custom RGB.  
2
3
Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).  
Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
[
].  
Select Edit Image Adjust ACB.  
2
Back  
Move  
Removing red-eye  
Adjust the amount of the selected color.  
(-: less or +: more)  
4
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
2
[
].  
Select Edit Image Adjust Red-eye Fix.  
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Editing a photo  
Hiding facial imperfections  
Adding noise to the photo  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
1
2
[
].  
[
].  
Select Edit Image Adjust Face Retouch.  
Select Edit Image Adjust Add Noise.  
2
3
Select a level.  
As the number increases, the face becomes clearer.  
Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation  
In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press  
1
[
].  
Select Edit Image Adjust.  
2
3
Select an adjustment option.  
: Brightness  
: Contrast  
: Saturation  
Select a value to adjust the selected item.  
(-: less or +: more)  
4
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Editing a photo  
Press [  
].  
Creating a print order (DPOF)  
4
5
Select photos to be printed and set options, such as the number  
of copies or paper size.  
Select File Options DPOF Size an option.  
Option  
Select  
All  
Description  
You can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF  
(Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a  
DPOF-compatible printer at home.  
Specify the print size for the selected photo.  
Specify the print size for all photos.  
Reset to the default settings.  
Reset  
Wide photos may print with the left and right edges cut off, so be  
aware of the dimensions of your photos.  
You cannot set the DPOF for the photos stored in the internal  
memory.  
If you select Select, scroll to a photo, and then rotate  
[Zoom] left or right to select the print size. Repeat for the  
6
photos you want to print, and then press [  
If you select All, press [ ] or [ ] to select the print size,  
and then press [ ].  
].  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select File Options DPOF Standard an option.  
Option  
Select  
All  
Description  
Printing photos as thumbnails  
Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once.  
Print the selected photos.  
Print all photos.  
Reset  
Reset to the default settings.  
In Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Select File Options DPOF Index Yes.  
If you select Select, scroll to a photo, and then rotate  
[Zoom] left or right to select the number of copies.  
Repeat for the photos you want to print, and then press  
3
If you specify the print size, you can print photos only with DPOF  
1.1-compatible printers.  
[
].  
If you select All, press [  
copies, and then press [  
] or [ ] to select the number of  
].  
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Viewing files on a TV  
Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
3
On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not  
appear.  
Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on  
your TV settings.  
You can capture photos or videos while the camera is connected  
to a TV.  
Select Settings Video Out.  
Select a video signal output according to your country  
or region.  
Turn off your camera and TV.  
4
5
Connect your camera to your TV using the A/V cable.  
Video  
Audio  
Turn on your TV, and then select the video output mode  
using the TV remote control.  
6
Turn on your camera, and then press [ ].  
7
8
View photos or play videos using the buttons on your  
camera.  
Playback/Editing 75  
   
Transferring files to your Windows computer  
Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites.  
Requirements for Intelli-studio  
Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even  
when the computer meets the requirements.  
Item  
CPU  
Requirements  
If your computer does not meet the requirements, videos may not  
play correctly or it may take longer to edit videos.  
Install DirectX 9.0c or above before you use the program.  
Your computer must have Windows XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS 10.4 or  
later for you to connect the camera to the computer as a removable  
disk.  
Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/  
AMD Athlon™ FX 2.6 GHz or higher  
Minimum 512 MB RAM  
(1 GB and above recommended)  
RAM  
OS  
Windows XP SP2/Vista/7  
Hard disk  
capacity  
250 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)  
CD-ROM drive  
Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and OS that are not supported may void  
your warranty.  
nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI X1600 series  
or higher  
Others  
1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible  
monitor (1280 x 1024 pixels, 32-bit color display  
recommended)  
USB 2.0 port, Microsoft DirectX 9.0c or later  
* The programs may not work properly on 64-bit Edition of Windows XP,  
Windows Vista and Windows 7.  
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Transferring files to your Windows computer  
Turn on the camera.  
Transferring files using Intelli-studio  
Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera  
to your computer with the USB cable.  
5
The computer recognizes the camera automatically and  
Intelli-studio launches automatically.  
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the  
pop-up window.  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
Select Settings PC Software On.  
Turn off the camera.  
].  
1
2
3
4
Select a folder on your computer to save new files to.  
If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving  
new files will not appear.  
6
7
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB  
cable.  
Select Yes.  
New files are transferred to the computer.  
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light () into  
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The  
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
For Windows 7, Windows Vista, select Run iStudio.exe from the  
AutoPlay window.  
The battery charges while the camera is connected to a computer with  
the USB cable.  
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Transferring files to your Windows computer  
Using Intelli-studio  
Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.  
For details, select Help Help in the program.  
To enjoy more features, such as creating slide shows with templates, install the full version of Intelli-studio by selecting Web Support Update Intelli-studio →  
Start Update from the program toolbar.  
You can update the firmware of your camera by selecting Web Support Upgrade firmware for the connected devicev from the program toolbar.  
If you install Intelli-studio on your computer, the program launches more quickly. To install the program, select Tool Install Intelli-studio on PC.  
You cannot edit files directly on the camera. Transfer files to a folder on your computer before editing.  
Intelli-studio supports the following formats:  
-
-
Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG)  
Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
15  
14  
13  
8
9
12  
10  
11  
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Transferring files to your Windows computer  
Transferring files by connecting the camera  
as a removable disk  
Icon  
Description  
1
Open menus  
Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk.  
2
3
4
Display files in the selected folder  
Change to the Photo edit mode  
Change to the Video edit mode  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
Select Settings PC Software Off.  
Turn off the camera.  
].  
1
2
3
4
Change to the Sharing mode (You can send files by email  
or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube.)  
5
6
7
Enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list  
Select a file type  
Connect the camera to your computer with the USB  
cable.  
8
View files of the selected folder on your computer  
Show or hide files of the connected camera  
View files of the selected folder on the camera  
View files as thumbnails or on a map  
Browse folders in the connected device  
Browse folders in your computer  
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light () into  
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The  
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
Move to the previous or next folder  
Print files, view files on a map, store files in My Folder, or  
register faces  
15  
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Transferring files to your Windows computer  
Turn on the camera.  
5
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)  
The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 is  
similar.  
The computer recognizes the camera automatically.  
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the  
pop-up window.  
If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until  
it stops.  
1
On your computer, select My Computer Removable  
Disk DCIM 100PHOTO.  
6
7
Click  
screen.  
on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC  
2
Select the files you want and drag or save them to your  
computer.  
Click the pop-up message.  
3
4
5
Click the message box indicating safely removed.  
Remove the USB cable.  
The camera may not be removed safely when Intelli-studio is running.  
End the program before disconnecting the camera.  
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Transferring files to your Mac computer  
When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer recognizes the camera automatically.  
You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.  
Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported.  
Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the  
USB cable.  
Turn on the camera.  
1
2
The computer recognizes the camera automatically and  
displays a removable disk icon.  
You must plug the end of the cable with the indicator light () into  
your camera. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The  
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
If you set the USB option to Select Mode, select Computer from the  
pop-up window.  
Double-click the removable disk icon.  
3
4
Transfer photos or videos to the computer.  
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Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer  
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer.  
Configuring print settings  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
Select Settings USB.  
Select Printer.  
].  
1
2
3
4
Images  
Size  
: One Photo  
: Auto  
Layout  
Type  
: Auto  
With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer  
with the USB cable.  
: Auto  
Quality  
: Auto  
Exit  
Print  
Option Description  
Images: Select whether to print the current photo or all  
photos.  
Size: Specify the size of the print.  
Layout: Create thumbnail prints.  
Type: Select the type of paper.  
Quality: Set the printing quality.  
Date: Set to print the date.  
Turn on your camera.  
5
6
The printer recognizes the camera automatically.  
Press [ ] or [ ] to select a photo.  
Press [ ] to set printing options.  
See “Configuring print settings”.  
File Name: Set to print the name of the file.  
Press [ ] to print.  
7
Reset: Reset the print options.  
Printing starts. Press [ ] to cancel printing.  
Some options are not supported by some printers.  
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Camera settings menu  
Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings.  
Select an option and save your settings.  
Accessing the settings menu  
3
4
Volume  
Off  
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [  
].  
1
2
Start Sound  
Low  
Shutter Sound  
Medium  
Select a menu.  
Beep Sound  
High  
Volume  
AF Sound  
Start Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Beep Sound  
AF Sound  
Shooting  
Sound  
Back  
Set  
Display  
Settings  
Press [  
] to return to the previous screen.  
Exit  
Change  
Menu  
Description  
Sound: Set various camera sounds and the volume.  
(p. 85)  
Display: Customize the display settings, such as start  
image and brightness. (p. 85)  
Settings: Change the settings for the camera system,  
such as memory format, default file name, and USB  
mode. (p. 86)  
Settings 84  
 
Camera settings menu  
Sound  
Display  
* Default  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
Item  
Description  
Display a brief description of an option or menu.  
(Off, On*)  
Function  
Description  
Adjust the volume of any sound.  
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)  
Volume  
Set a start image to display when the camera turns  
on.  
Off*: Display no start image.  
Select the sound the camera emits when you turn  
it on. (Off*, 1, 2, 3)  
Start Sound  
Shutter Sound  
Beep Sound  
AF Sound  
Select the sound the camera emits when you  
press the shutter button. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)  
Logo: Display a default image stored in the internal  
memory.  
Select the sound the camera emits when you  
press buttons or switch modes. (Off, 1*, 2, 3)  
User Image: Display the image you want. (p. 70)  
Start Image  
Only one user image will be saved in the  
memory.  
If you select a new photo as a user image or  
reset your camera, the current image will be  
deleted.  
Select the sound the camera emits when you  
half-press the shutter button. (Off, On*)  
Adjust the brightness of the screen.  
(Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright)  
Display  
Brightness  
Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have  
selected Auto.  
Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before  
returning to the Shooting mode.  
Quick View  
(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)  
Settings 85  
     
Camera settings menu  
* Default  
Settings  
Item  
Description  
If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
camera automatically switches to Power save mode  
(press any button to deactivate the Power save  
mode). (Off*, On)  
Format the internal memory and the memory card.  
Format deletes all files, including protected files.  
(Yes, No)  
Power Save  
If the Power save mode is deactivated, the main  
display will dim to save battery life when you perform no  
operations for about 30 seconds.  
Format  
Reset  
If you use a memory card used with cameras from  
different manufacturers or a memory card reader, or  
one formatted on a computer, your camera may read  
the card incorrectly. Format the card before using it.  
Reset menus and shooting options. Date and time,  
language, and video output settings are not reset.  
(Yes, No)  
Language  
Time Zone  
Select a language for the display text.  
Select a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST).  
Date/Time  
Set  
Set the date and time.  
Select a date format.  
(YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY, Off*)  
Date Type  
Settings 86  
       
Camera settings menu  
* Default  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
Specify how to name files.  
Item  
Description  
Select whether to display the date and time on your  
Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001  
when inserting a new memory card, formatting a  
memory card, or deleting all files.  
photos when printing. (Off*, Date, Date & Time)  
The date and time is displayed on the bottom-  
right corner of the photo in yellow.  
Some printer models may not print the date  
and time.  
Imprint  
Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous  
file number when inserting a new memory card,  
formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.  
If you select Text in  
mode, the camera will  
not display the date and time.  
The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO  
and the default name of the first file is  
SAM_0001.  
The file number increases one at a time from  
SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.  
Set the camera to turn off automatically when you are  
not using it. (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min)  
File No.  
Your settings will not change after replacing  
the battery.  
The camera will not automatically turn off when:  
Auto Power  
Off  
The folder number increases one at a time from  
100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.  
-
-
-
it is connected to a computer or printer  
you are playing a slide show or videos  
you are recording a voice memo  
The maximum number of files that can be stored  
in one folder is 9999.  
The camera defines file names according to  
the Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF)  
standard. If you change the names of files  
intentionally, the camera may not play back  
the files.  
Set the video signal output according to your region.  
NTSC*: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,  
Mexico.  
PAL (supports only BDGHI): Australia, Austria,  
Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand,  
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,  
Norway.  
Video Out  
Settings 87  
 
Camera settings menu  
* Default  
Item  
Description  
Turn on an assistant light to help you focus in dark  
places. (Off, On*)  
AF Lamp  
Select the function to use when you connect the  
camera to a computer or printer via USB.  
Computer*: Connect your camera to a computer  
for transferring files.  
USB  
Printer: Connect your camera to a printer for  
printing files.  
Select Mode: Select a USB mode when you  
connect your camera to another device.  
Set Intelli-studio to start automatically when you  
connect your camera to your computer. (Off, On*)  
PC Software  
Settings 88  
 
Error messages  
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.  
Error message  
Card Error  
Suggested remedies  
Turn off your camera, and then turn it on  
again.  
Remove your memory card, and insert it  
again.  
Format your memory card.  
The inserted memory card is not compatible  
with your camera. Insert a microSD, microSDHC  
memory card.  
Card not  
supported.  
File names do not match the DCF standard.  
Transfer the files on the memory card to your  
computer, and then format the card.  
DCF Full Error  
Delete the damaged file or contact a Samsung  
service center.  
File Error  
Low Battery  
Memory Full  
Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery.  
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory  
card.  
Take photos or insert a memory card that has  
some photos.  
No Image File  
Your camera does not support the FAT file  
structure of the inserted memory card. Format  
the memory card on the camera.  
File system not  
supported.  
Appendixes 90  
 
Camera maintenance  
Camera body  
Cleaning your camera  
Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.  
Camera lens and display  
Use a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens  
gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning  
liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper, and then wipe gently.  
Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device.  
These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction.  
Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens  
cover.  
Appendixes 91  
 
Camera maintenance  
Using on beaches or shores  
Using or storing the camera  
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches  
or in other similar areas.  
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera  
Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or  
memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands  
may cause damage to your camera.  
Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.  
Avoid using your camera in areas with extremly high humidity, or  
where the humidity changes drastically.  
Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot,  
poorly-ventilated areas, such as in a car during summer time.  
Storing for extended period of time  
Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough handling,  
and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.  
When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a  
sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel.  
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-  
ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal  
components.  
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an  
extended period. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time  
and cause serious damage to your camera.  
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable  
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or  
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its  
accessories.  
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged  
before use.  
Do not store the camera where there are mothballs.  
Use the camera with caution in humid environments  
When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm  
one, condensation can form on the lens or internal components of  
the camera. In this situation, turn off the camera and wait for at least 1  
hour. If condensation forms on the memory card, remove the memory  
card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before  
reinserting it.  
Appendixes 92  
 
Camera maintenance  
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s  
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to improper  
use may not be covered by your warranty.  
Other cautions  
Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to  
yourself or others or damage to your camera.  
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt  
to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results from  
unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.  
Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and  
prevent proper operation.  
Turn off the camera while not in use.  
Your camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera.  
Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when  
not in use. Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away  
from sand, sharp implements, or loose change.  
About memory cards  
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor the  
image sensor or cause it to malfunction.  
Supported memory cards  
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your lens  
with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.  
Your camera supports microSD (Secure Digital) or microSDHC (Secure  
Digital High Capacity) memory cards.  
The camera may turn off if impacted from the outside. This is to  
protect the memory card. Turn on the camera to use it again.  
To read data with a PC or memory card reader, insert  
the memory card into a memory card adapter.  
While you use the camera, it may heat up. This is normal and should  
not affect your camera’s lifespan or performance.  
When you use the camera in low temperatures, it may take some  
time to turn on, the color may be changed temporarily, or after-  
images may appear. These conditions are not malfunctions and  
they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to normal  
temperatures.  
Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies,  
itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If  
you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera  
immediately and consult a doctor.  
Appendixes 93  
 
Camera maintenance  
Cautions when using memory cards  
Memory card capacity  
Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory  
card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory  
card.  
The memory capacity may differ depending on the scenes you  
shoot or the shooting conditions. These capacities are based on  
a 1 GB microSD card:  
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other  
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your  
camera.  
Size  
Super Fine  
130  
Fine  
234  
Normal  
345  
30 FPS  
15 FPS  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card.  
140  
254  
374  
Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while the  
lamp is blinking, as this may damage your data.  
183  
321  
464  
P
h
o
t
When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot store  
any more photos on the card. Use a new memory card.  
166  
304  
438  
391  
588  
772  
o
s
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards with heavy impact or  
pressure.  
637  
846  
1,065  
1,404  
1,931  
882  
1,144  
1,716  
Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields.  
1,626  
Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high  
temperature, high humidity, or corrosive substances.  
Approx.  
3’ 14’’  
Approx.  
6’ 21’’  
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
*
V
i
Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or  
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft  
cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera.  
Approx.  
9’ 27’’  
Approx.  
18’ 16’’  
d
e
o
s
Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in contact  
with memory cards or the memory card slot. Doing so may cause  
memory cards or the camera to malfunction.  
Approx.  
33’ 44’’  
Approx.  
61’ 12’’  
* Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom.  
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total  
recording time.  
When you carry a memory card, use a case to protect the card from  
electrostatic discharges.  
Appendixes 94  
 
Camera maintenance  
Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk, CD, or  
DVD.  
Battery life  
Average shooting time /  
Number of photos  
Shooting conditions  
(when the battery was fully charged)  
When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory  
card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a  
malfunction.  
The battery life was measured under the  
following conditions: in the  
mode,  
14M resolution, Fine quality, OIS on.  
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.  
Test Procedure:  
1. Set the flash option to Off, take a  
single shot, and zoom in or out.  
Approximately  
120 min /  
Approximately  
240  
Photos  
2. Set the flash option to Fill in, take a  
single shot, and zoom in or out.  
About the battery  
Use only Samsung-approved batteries.  
3. Perform steps 1 and 2 for 30  
seconds and repeat for 5 minutes.  
Then turn off the camera for  
1 minute.  
Battery specifications  
Specification  
Model  
Description  
BP85A  
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3.  
Approximately  
Videos  
Record videos at 1280 X 720 HQ  
resolution and 30 FPS.  
Type  
Lithium-ion battery  
850 mAh  
110 min  
Cell capacity  
Voltage  
The figures above are based on Samsung’s standards. Your results may differ  
depending on your actual usage.  
3.7 V  
Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording  
time.  
Charging time*  
(when the camera is switched off)  
Approximately 180 min  
*
Charging the battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer.  
Appendixes 95  
 
Camera maintenance  
Low battery message  
Cautions about using the battery  
When the battery charge has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn  
red and the ‘Low Battery’ message will appear.  
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage  
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can  
create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and  
lead to temporary or permanent battery damage and may cause a fire  
or electric shock.  
Notes about using the battery  
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very hot  
temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F). Extreme  
temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and  
can cause memory cards to malfunction.  
Notes about charging the battery  
If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted  
correctly.  
When you use the camera for an extended period, the area around  
the battery chamber may become warm. This does not affect the  
normal use of the camera.  
If the camera is on while charging, the battery may not fully charge.  
Turn off the camera before charging the battery.  
Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the  
power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Do not use your camera when you charge the battery. This may  
cause a fire or electric shock.  
In temperatures below 0 º C, battery capacity and battery life may  
decrease.  
Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the  
power outlet, as this may cause a fire or electric shock.  
Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures but will return to  
normal in milder temperatures.  
Wait to turn on the camera until after the battery has charged for at  
least 10 minutes.  
If you connect the camera to an external power source while the  
battery is depleted, using some high energy-consuming functions will  
cause the camera to turn off. To use the camera normally, recharge  
the battery.  
Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly.  
Charge the battery until the indicator light turns green.  
Appendixes 96  
 
Camera maintenance  
If the indicator light blinks in orange or does not illuminate, reconnect  
the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again.  
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care  
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when  
you dispose of used batteries.  
If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the  
temperature is too high, the indicator light may turn orange. Charging  
will start when the battery cools down.  
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as  
microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when  
they are overheated.  
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is  
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.  
Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable. Doing so may  
damage the cable.  
Notes about charging with a computer connected  
Use only the provided USB cable.  
The battery may not charge when:  
- you use a USB hub  
- other USB devices are connected to your computer  
- you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your  
computer  
- the USB port of your computer does not support the power output  
standard (5V, 500mA)  
Appendixes 97  
Camera maintenance  
Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any  
sharp object.  
Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is  
handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety,  
follow these instructions for proper battery handling:  
The battery can ignite or explode if not handled  
properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or other  
abnormalities in the battery, immediately discontinue use  
of the battery and contact a service center.  
Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing  
forces.  
Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as  
dropping it from high places.  
Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 °C  
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommend battery  
chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by  
the methods described in this user manual.  
(140° F) or above.  
Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture  
or liquids.  
Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose  
it to excessively warm environments, such as the inside  
of an enclosed car in the summertime.  
Do not expose the battery to direct sunlight, fire, or any  
other source of excessive heat.  
Do not place the battery in a microwave oven.  
Disposal guidelines  
Avoid storing or using the battery in hot, humid places,  
Dispose of the battery with care.  
such as spas or shower enclosures.  
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.  
Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces, such as  
bedding, carpets, or electric blankets for a prolonged  
period.  
Disposal regulations may differ by country or region.  
Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and  
federal regulations.  
When the device is switched on, do not leave it in any  
confined space for a prolonged period.  
Guidelines for charging the battery  
Charge the battery only by the method described in this  
user manual. The battery can ignite or explode if not  
charged properly.  
Do not allow the battery terminals to come in contact  
with metallic objects, such as necklaces, coins, keys,  
or watches.  
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended,  
Lithium-ion replacement batteries.  
Appendixes 98  
Before contacting a service center  
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted  
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.  
When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
There is no space on the memory card.  
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new  
card.  
Make sure that the battery is inserted.  
Cannot turn on the  
camera  
Make sure that the battery is inserted  
correctly.  
Format the memory card. (p. 86)  
Charge the battery.  
The memory card is defective. Get a  
new memory card.  
Charge the battery.  
Cannot take photos  
Your camera may be in Power save  
mode. (p. 86)  
Make sure that the camera is switched  
on.  
The power turns off  
suddenly  
The camera may turn off to prevent the  
memory card from being damaged due  
to an impact. Turn on your camera again.  
Charge the battery.  
Make sure that the battery is inserted  
correctly.  
The battery may lose power more quickly  
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep  
the battery warm by putting it into your  
pocket.  
The camera freezes  
The camera heats up  
Remove the battery and insert it again.  
While you use the camera, it may heat up.  
This is normal and should not affect your  
camera’s lifespan or performance.  
The camera is losing  
battery power quickly  
Using the flash or recording videos  
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge  
if needed.  
The flash option may be set to Off.  
(p. 43)  
The flash does not work  
Batteries are consumable parts that must  
be replaced over time. Get a new battery  
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.  
You cannot use the flash in some  
modes.  
The flash fires  
unexpectedly  
The flash may fire due to static electricity.  
This is not a malfunction.  
Appendixes 99  
   
Before contacting a service center  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
The date and time are  
incorrect  
Set the date and time in the display settings  
menu. (p. 86)  
An incorrect white balance can create  
unrealistic color. Select the proper white  
balance option to suit the light source.  
(p. 54)  
The colors in the photo  
do not match the actual  
scene  
The display or buttons  
do not work  
Remove the battery and insert it again.  
Turn off the flash. (p. 43)  
If you use your camera at low temperatures,  
it can cause the camera screen to  
malfunction or discolor.  
For better performance of your camera  
screen, use your camera at normal  
temperatures.  
The photo is too bright  
The photo is too dark  
Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the  
exposure value. (p. 53)  
The camera screen  
works poorly  
Your photo is underexposed.  
Turn on the flash. (p. 43)  
Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 44)  
The memory card has  
an error  
The memory card has not been reset.  
Format the card. (p. 86)  
Adjust the exposure value. (p. 53)  
Make sure that the camera is correctly  
If you change the name of a file, your  
camera may not play the file. (Note: File  
names should meet the DCF standard.) If  
you encounter this situation, play back the  
files on your computer.  
connected to the TV with the A/V cable.  
The TV does not  
display your photos  
Make sure that your memory card  
contains photos.  
Cannot play back files  
Make sure that the USB cable is  
connected correctly.  
Make sure that the focus option you set  
is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 45)  
Your computer does  
not recognize your  
camera  
Make sure that your camera is switched  
on.  
Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,  
clean the lens. (p. 91)  
The photo is blurry  
Make sure that you are using a  
supported operating system. (p. 76, 81)  
Make sure that the subject is within  
range of the flash. (p. 102)  
The file transmission may be interrupted by  
static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable  
and connect it again.  
Your computer  
disconnects the camera  
while transferring files  
Appendixes 100  
Before contacting a service center  
Situation  
Suggested remedies  
Depending on the video player programs  
installed on your PC, video files captured  
by your camera may not play. To ensure  
the video files play on your computer,  
install and use the Intelli-studio. (p. 78)  
Your computer cannot  
play videos  
Make sure that the USB cable is  
connected correctly.  
End Intelli-studio and restart the program.  
You cannot use Intelli-studio on  
Macintosh computers.  
Make sure that the PC Software is set  
to On in the settings menu. (p. 88)  
Intelli-studio is not  
functioning properly  
Depending on your computer's  
specification and environments, the  
program may not launch automatically.  
In this case, click Start My Computer  
Intelli-studio iStudio.exe on your  
computer.  
Appendixes 101  
Camera specifications  
Image sensor  
Tele (T)  
Wide (W)  
Type  
1/2.3" (Approx. 7.76 mm) CCD  
Approx. 14.2 mega-pixels  
Approx. 14.5 mega-pixels  
Normal  
Macro  
200 cm - infinity  
150 cm - 200 cm  
150 cm - infinity  
80 cm - infinity  
5 cm - 80 cm  
5 cm - infinity  
Range  
Effective pixels  
Total pixels  
Lens  
Auto Macro  
Shutter speed  
Samsung 10X Zoom Lens f = 4.85 - 48.5 mm  
(35 mm film equivalent: 27 - 270 mm)  
Focal length  
F-stop range  
Smart Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.  
Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.  
Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.  
F3.3 (W) - F5.9 (T)  
Still image mode: 1.0X - 5.0X  
(Optical x Digital: 50.0X)  
Exposure  
Control  
Digital zoom  
Program AE  
Play mode: 1.0X - 13.5X (depending on image size)  
Metering  
Compensation  
ISO equivalent  
Flash  
Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE  
2EV (1/3EV steps)  
Intelli Zoom  
Display  
Type  
1.0X - 2.0X  
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (Full Size)  
TFT LCD  
Feature  
Focusing  
3.0" (7.62 cm), 230 K  
Mode  
Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix  
WIDE: 0.3 m - 3.3 m (ISO Auto)  
TELE: 0.5 m - 1.8 m (ISO Auto)  
TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection  
AF, Object Tracking AF, Smart Face Recognition AF),  
Movie AF (CAF)  
Range  
Type  
Recharging time  
Approx. 4 sec. (depending on battery condition)  
Appendixes 102  
 
Camera specifications  
Shake reduction  
Modes: Smart Movie*, Movie  
* Smart Movie: Landscape, Blue Sky, Natural  
Green, Sunset  
DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) + Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)]  
Effect  
Format: MJPEG (Max recording time: 11 min)  
Size: 1280 X 720 HQ (Per one file: Max. 4GB),  
640 X 480, 320 X 240  
Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Half  
Tone Dot, Sketch, Fish Eye, Defog, Classic, Retro,  
Negative, Custom RGB  
Videos  
Photo Shooting  
mode  
Frame Rate: 30 FPS, 15 FPS  
Voice: Sound Alive On/Sound Alive Off/Mute  
OIS: On, Off  
Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation  
Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Palette  
Effect 1, Palette Effect 2, Palette Effect 3, Palette  
Effect 4, Fish Eye, Defog, Classic, Retro, Negative,  
Custom RGB  
Video editing (embedded):  
Pause during recording, Still image capture  
Video Shooting  
mode  
Playback  
Type  
White Balance  
Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music  
and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album*  
* Smart Album category: Type, Date, Color, Week, Face  
Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten,  
Measure: Shutter (Custom Set)  
Edit  
Resize, Rotate, Smart Filter, Image Adjust  
Date Imprinting  
Off, Date, Date & Time  
Shooting  
Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting,  
Soft-Focus, Old Film 1, Old Film 2, Half Tone Dot,  
Sketch, Fish Eye, Defog, Classic, Retro, Negative,  
Custom RGB  
Effect  
Modes: Smart Auto (White, Macro Color, Portrait,  
Night Portrait, Backlight Portrait, Backlight,  
Image Adjust: ACB, Red-eye Fix, Face Retouch,  
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Add Noise  
Landscape, Action, Tripod, Night, Macro, Macro  
Text, Blue Sky, Sunset, Natural Green, Fireworks),  
Program, DUAL IS, Scene (Magic Frame, Beauty-  
Shot, Object Highlight, Night, Landscape, Text,  
Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Beach&Snow)  
Photos  
Drive: Single, Continuous, Motion Capture, AEB  
Timer: Off, 10 Sec, 2 Sec, Double  
Appendixes 103  
 
Camera specifications  
Voice recording  
For 1GB microSD  
Voice Recording (Max 10 hours)  
Super Fine  
130  
Fine  
234  
254  
321  
Normal  
345  
Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec.)  
4320 X 3240  
4320 X 2880  
4320 X 2432  
Storage  
140  
374  
Internal memory: Approx. 30 MB  
External memory (Optional):  
183  
464  
3648 X 2736  
2592 X 1944  
1984 X 1488  
1920 X 1080  
1024 X 768  
166  
391  
304  
588  
438  
772  
Image size  
- microSD card (up to 4 GB guaranteed)  
- microSDHC card (up to 8 GB guaranteed)  
Internal memory capacity may not match these  
specifications.  
Media  
637  
846  
1,065  
1,404  
1,931  
882  
1,144  
1,716  
Photo: JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.21, DPOF 1.1,  
PictBridge 1.0  
1,626  
File format  
These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard  
conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions  
and camera settings.  
Video: AVI (MJPEG)  
Audio: WAV  
Interface  
Digital output  
connector  
USB 2.0  
Audio output  
Video output  
Mono (Internal speaker), Mono (Microphone)  
NTSC, PAL (selectable)  
DC power input  
connector  
4.2 V  
Appendixes 104  
Camera specifications  
Power source  
Rechargeable  
battery  
Lithium-ion battery (BP85A (850 mAh))  
20 pin (USB/AV out)  
Connector Type  
The power source may differ depending on your region.  
Dimensions (W x H x D)  
100.4 x 58.5 x 19.7 mm (excluding protrusions)  
Weight  
148 g (without battery and memory card)  
Operating temperature  
0 - 40˚ C  
Operating humidity  
5 - 85 %  
Software  
Intelli-studio  
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.  
Appendixes 105  
Glossary  
ACB (Auto Contrast Balance)  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)  
This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images when  
the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast between your  
subject and the background.  
A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras  
created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association (JEITA).  
AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket)  
Depth of field  
This feature automatically captures several images at different  
exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image.  
The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be  
acceptably focused in a photograph. Depth of field varies with lens  
aperture, focal length, and distance from the camera to the subject.  
Selecting a smaller aperture, for example, will increase the depth of field  
and blur the background of a composition.  
AF (Auto Focus)  
A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject.  
Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically.  
Digital zoom  
A feature that artificially increases the amount of zoom available with  
zoom lens (optical zoom). When using the digital zoom, the image  
quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases.  
Aperture  
The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera’s  
sensor.  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)  
Camera shake (Blur)  
A format for writing printing information, such as selected images  
and number of prints, on a memory card. DPOF-compatible printers,  
sometimes available at photo shops, can read the information from the  
card for convenient printing.  
If the camera is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may  
appear blurred. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow.  
Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, or using  
a faster shutter speed. Alternately, use a tripod, the DIS or OIS function  
to stabilize the camera.  
EV (Exposure Value)  
All the combinations of the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture  
that result in the same exposure.  
Composition  
Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo.  
Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition.  
Appendixes 106  
 
Glossary  
EV Compensation  
Image sensor  
This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value measured  
by the camera, in limited increments, to improve the exposure of your  
photos. Set the EV compensation to -1.0 EV to adjust the value one  
step darker and 1.0 EV to one step brighter.  
The physical part of a digital camera that contains a photosite for each  
pixel in the image. Each photosite records the brightness of the light  
that strikes it during an exposure. Common sensor types are CCD  
(Charge-coupled Device) and CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide  
Semiconductor).  
Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format)  
A specification to define an image file format for digital cameras created  
by the Japan Electronic Industries Development Association (JEIDA).  
ISO sensitivity  
The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film  
speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the  
camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by  
camera shake and low light. However, images with high sensitivity are  
more susceptible to noise.  
Exposure  
The amount of light allowed to reach the camera’s sensor. Exposure is  
controlled by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value,  
and ISO sensitivity.  
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)  
A lossy method of compression for digital images. JPEG images are  
compressed to reduce their overall file size with minimal deterioration of  
the image resolution.  
Flash  
A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low-light  
conditions.  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  
Focal length  
A visual display commonly used in consumer electronics. This display  
needs a separate backlight, such as CCFL or LED, to reproduce  
colors.  
The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in  
millimeters). Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and  
the subject is magnified. Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of  
view.  
Macro  
This feature allows you to capture close-up photos of very small  
objects. When using the macro feature, the camera can maintain a  
sharp focus on small objects at a near life-size ratio (1:1).  
Appendixes 107  
Glossary  
Metering  
Shutter speed  
The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the  
quantity of light to set the exposure.  
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close  
the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as  
it controls the amount of light which pass through the aperture before it  
reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter speed allows less time to let  
light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects  
in motion.  
MJPEG (Motion JPEG)  
A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image.  
Noise  
Vignetting  
Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced  
or random, bright pixels. Noise usually occurs when photos are shot  
with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is automatically set in a dark  
place.  
A reduction of an image’s brightness or saturation at the periphery  
(outer edges) compared to the center of the image. Vignetting can draw  
interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image.  
White balance (color balance)  
Optical zoom  
An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors  
red, green, and blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting the white  
balance, or color balance, is to correctly render the colors in an image.  
This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does  
not deteriorate quality of images.  
Quality  
An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image.  
Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression, which usually  
results in a larger file size.  
Resolution  
The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images  
contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution  
images.  
Appendixes 108  
Correct Disposal of This Product  
Correct disposal of batteries in this product  
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)  
(Applicable in the European Union and other European  
countries with separate battery return systems)  
(Applicable in the European Union and other European  
countries with separate collection systems)  
This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that  
the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other  
household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the  
chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains  
mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive  
2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances  
can cause harm to human health or the environment.  
This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that  
the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB  
cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the  
end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment  
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate  
these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to  
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users  
should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product,  
or their local government office, for details of where and how they can  
take these items for environmentally safe recycling. Business users  
should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the  
purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should  
not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.  
To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please  
separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through  
your local, free battery return system.  
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian  
ICES-003.  
PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics’  
commitment to the sustainable development and  
social responsibility through eco-driven business and  
management activities.  
Appendixes 109  
FCC notice  
NOTE:  
Declaration of Conformity  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the  
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which  
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user  
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of  
the following measures:  
Trade Name  
Model No.  
: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  
: Samsung PL210  
Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc.  
Address  
: 85 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park,  
NJ 07660  
Telephone No.  
: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
- Reorientate, or relocate, the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for  
help.  
CAUTION:  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user’s  
authority to operate the equipment.  
Appendixes 110  
 
Index  
Beauty Shot mode 32  
Blink detection 50  
Burst  
Digital Image Stabilization 34  
Digital zoom 23  
A
Facial brightness 32  
Facial imperfections 32  
ACB  
Disconnecting the device 80  
Display brightness 85  
Display type 21  
Flash  
Adjusting  
Auto Exposure Bracket (AEB)  
Contrast  
DPOF 74  
Dual IS mode 34  
Saturation  
C
E
Focus area  
Camera shake 26  
AF Lamp 88  
AF Sound 85  
Aperture 34  
Editing 70  
Enlarging 67  
Error messages 90  
Exposure 53  
Capturing an image from a  
video 69  
Cleaning  
Focus distance  
Auto Contrast Balance (ACB)  
F
Face detection  
Format 86  
B
D
Frame rate 36  
Battery  
Date/Time Set 86  
Date Type 86  
Deleting files 66  
Function button 14  
Function description 85  
Appendixes 111  
 
Index  
Muting  
Playback button 16  
Playback mode 62  
Printing photos 82  
Print order 74  
G
L
Glossary 106  
Light source (White balance)  
My Star  
Long time shutter 34  
H
Half-pressing 6  
Program mode 35  
Protecting files 65  
M
Macro 45  
I
N
Magic Frame mode 31  
Maintenance 91  
Icons 18  
Q
Navigation button 14  
Night mode 34  
Image adjust  
Quick View 85  
Memory card  
R
O
Recording  
Object Highlight mode 33  
OIS 25  
MENU button 14  
Metering  
Red-eye  
Optical Image Stabilization  
(OIS) 25, 34  
Imprint 87  
Intelli-studio 78  
Intelli zoom 24  
ISO speed 44  
Reset 86  
P
MJPEG (Motion JPEG) 103  
Mode button 14  
Resizing 70  
Resolution  
Photo quality 41  
Pictbridge 82  
Movie mode 36  
Appendixes 112  
Index  
Shutter speed 34  
V
Slide show 67  
Video  
RGB tone  
Smart Album 64  
Smart Auto mode 29  
Smart Face Recognition 50  
Video Out 87  
Rotating 70  
Viewing files  
by category 64  
Smart Filter  
S
Scene mode 30  
Self-Shot 49  
Service center 99  
Smart Scene Detection  
mode 37  
Voice memo  
Smile shot 49  
Settings  
Start image 70, 85  
Volume 85  
T
W
Timer 42  
White Balance 54  
Tracking focus 46  
Shooting mode  
Transferring files  
Z
Zoom button 13  
Zooming 23  
Appendixes 113  
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our  
website http://www.samsung.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries.  

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