Samsung PL20 User Manual

Contents

9ContentsShooting options ............................................................ 35Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 36Selecting a resolution .................................................. 36Selecting image quality ............................................... 36Using the timer ............................................................ 37Shooting in the dark .................................................... 39Preventing red-eye ..................................................... 39Using the flash ........................................................... 39Adjusting the ISO speed ............................................. 40Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... 41Using macro .............................................................. 41Using auto focus ........................................................ 41Adjusting the focus area .............................................. 42Using face detection ................................................... 43Detecting faces .......................................................... 43Taking a self-portrait shot ............................................. 44Taking a smile shot ..................................................... 44Detecting eye blinking ................................................. 45Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 46Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 46Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 46Changing the metering option ...................................... 47Selecting a light source (White balance) ....................... 47Using burst modes ...................................................... 49Improving your photos ................................................ 50Applying filter effects ................................................... 50Adjusting your photos ................................................. 51Basic functions ............................................................... 11Unpacking ................................................................... 12Camera layout ............................................................. 13Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... 15Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 16Charging the battery ................................................... 16Turning on your camera .............................................. 16Performing the initial setup ......................................... 17Learning icons ............................................................. 18Selecting options ......................................................... 19Setting the display and sound .................................... 21Changing the display type ........................................... 21Setting the sound ....................................................... 21Taking photos .............................................................. 22Zooming .................................................................... 23Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... 25Extended functions ........................................................ 27Shooting modes .......................................................... 28Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 28Using the Photo Help Guide mode .............................. 29Using the Scene mode ............................................... 30Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 30Using the DIS mode ................................................... 31Using the Program mode ............................................ 32Recording a video ...................................................... 32Recording voice memos ............................................. 34Recording a voice memo ............................................ 34Adding a voice memo to a photo ................................. 34