Samsung EC-HZ35WZBPBUS User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

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Contents

User Manual

HZ35W

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information

Safety warnings

Do not use your camera near ﬂammable or explosive gases and liquids

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.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight

Do not use the ﬂash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the ﬂash too close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. t Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. Never dispose of batteries in a ﬁre. Follow all local regulations

when disposing of used batteries.

Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,

such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.

Avoid interference with pacemakers

Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between cameras and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

Health and safety information

Safety precautions

Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly

Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious

damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high

temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

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 t extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on t beaches or in other similar areas. Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and

excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and

installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

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.

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage

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.

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.

Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or

foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera.

Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in

contact with the memory card slot. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory

card.

Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact

or pressure.

Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other

cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty.

Health and safety information

Protect your camera’s lens

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor

the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.

Protect your lens from ﬁngerprints and scratches. Clean your

lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.

Follow all safety warnings and regulations

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.

Turn off the camera near medical equipment

Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or

health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and

directions from medical personnel.

Turn off the camera when in an aircraft

Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices

Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.

Important usage information

Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service 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.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is t ﬁnished, disconnect the cable from your camera.

Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be t recharged before use.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.t

Use batteries only for their intended purpose.t

Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments

When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of ﬁles or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

Use your camera in the normal position

Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.

Organization of the user manual

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All brand and product names appearing in this manual • are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Camera speciﬁcations or contents of this manual • may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.

You can download ﬁrmwares from www.samsung.• com.

We recommend using your camera within a country • where you purchase it.

For Open Source License information, refer to the • "OpenSourceinfo.pdf" in the provided CD-ROM."

Basic functions 11

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

Extended functions 27

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

Shooting options 43

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 66

Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV.

Appendixes 89

Refer to settings, error messages, speciﬁcations, and maintenance tips.

Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto

Auto

Program

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

DUAL IS

Map View

Scene

Movie

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

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 White Balance)

Annotation

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.

e.g.)

Available in the Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, DUAL IS, and Movi modes

Abbreviations used in this manual

Abbreviation Deﬁnition

ACB

AEB

DIS

DPOF

GPS

OIS

Auto Contrast Balance

Auto Exposure Bracket

Auto Focus

Digital Image Stabilization

Digital Print Order Format

Exposure Value

Global Positioning System

Optical Image Stabilization

White Balance

Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

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

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

Subjectt : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life

Backgroundt : the objects around the subject

Compositiont : the combination of a subject and background

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

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.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

Common questions

You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.

The subject's eyes appear red.

Photos have dust spots.

Photos are blurred.

Photos are blurred when shooting at night.

Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.

This is caused by a reﬂection from the camera ﬂash.

Set the ﬂash option to t If the photo has already been taken, select t

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.t Set ISO speed options. (p. 49)t

This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.

Use the t d mode. (p. 29) Press [t Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 25)

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.

Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 47-48)t Select t

Night in the s mode. (p. 30) Set ISO speed options. (p. 49)t Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.t

When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out shaded.

Avoid shooting in front of the sun.t Select t

Backlight in the s mode. (p. 30) Set the ﬂash option to t Set the Auto Contrast Balance (t ACB) option. (p. 59) Adjust the exposure. (p. 59)t Set the metering option to t

Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 47-48)

Fill in. (p. 48)

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 60)

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 77)

Quick reference

Taking photos of people

t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 30

Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t

47-48

Face Detection t

Taking photos at night or in the dark

t mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 30

Flash options t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t

Taking action photos

t mode f 34

Continuous, Motion Capture t

Taking photos of text, insects, or ﬂowers

t mode > Close Up, Text f 30

Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up t

photos)

White balance (to change the color tone) t

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t EV (to adjust exposure) t ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright t

backgrounds)

Metering t

AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with t different exposures)

Applying a different effect

Photo styles (to apply tones) t Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or t

contrast)

Reducing camera shake

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) t

t mode f 29

Viewing ﬁles by category in t

Smart Album Deleting all ﬁles on the t

memory card Viewing ﬁles as a slide show t

Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV t

Connecting your camera to a t computer

Adjusting sound and volume t

Adjusting the brightness of t the display

Changing the display t language

Setting the date and time t

Formatting the memory card t

Troubleshooting t

101

Basic functions ............................................................. 11

Unpacking ........................................................................... 12

Camera layout ..................................................................... 13

Icons ................................................................................... 15

Inserting the battery and memory card ................................ 16

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ............... 17

Charging the battery ................................................................. 17

Turning on your camera ............................................................ 17

Performing the initial setup .................................................. 18

Selecting options................................................................. 19

Setting the display and sound .............................................21

Changing the display type ........................................................ 21

Setting the sound ..................................................................... 21

Taking photos ...................................................................... 22

Zooming .................................................................................. 23

Reducing camera shake (OIS) .................................................. 24

Tips for getting a clearer photo............................................ 25

Extended functions ....................................................... 27

Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................ 28

Using the DUAL IS mode .................................................... 29

Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 30

Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections............................. 30

Using the frame guide .............................................................. 31

Using the Program mode ....................................................32

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode ... 33

Using the Aperture Priority mode .............................................. 34

Using the Shutter Priority mode ................................................. 34

Using the Manual mode ........................................................... 35

Using GPS .........................................................................36

Taking pictures with geotagging ................................................ 36

Using Map View mode .......................................................38

Checking the current location on the map ................................. 38

Checking shooting location on the map .................................... 39

Recording a video ............................................................... 40

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................... 41

Recording voice memos .....................................................42

Recording a voice memo ......................................................... 42

Adding a voice memo to a photo .............................................. 42

Shooting options ........................................................... 43

Selecting a resolution and quality ........................................ 44

Selecting a resolution ............................................................... 44

Selecting image quality ............................................................. 44

Using the timer .................................................................... 45

Shooting in the dark ............................................................47

Preventing red-eye ................................................................... 47

Using the ﬂash ......................................................................... 47

Adjusting the amount of ﬂash .................................................... 48

Adjusting the ISO speed ........................................................... 49

Changing the camera’s focus .............................................. 50

Using macro ............................................................................ 50

Setting the focus distance ........................................................ 50

Using tracking auto focus ......................................................... 51

Using selection focus ............................................................... 52

Adjusting the focus area ........................................................... 53

Contents

Using face detection ........................................................... 54

Detecting faces ........................................................................ 54

Taking a self-portrait shot .......................................................... 55

Taking a smile shot ................................................................... 55

Detecting eye blinking .............................................................. 56

Using smart face recognition .................................................... 56

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .............................. 57

Adjusting brightness and color ............................................59

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................................ 59

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................................ 59

Changing the metering option ................................................... 60

Selecting a light source (White balance) .................................... 60

Using burst modes .............................................................. 62

Improving your photos ........................................................63

Applying photo styles ............................................................... 63

Deﬁning your own RGB tone .................................................... 63

Applying smart lens effects ...................................................... 64

Adjusting your photos ............................................................... 65

Playback/Editing ........................................................... 66

Playing back ........................................................................ 67

Starting Playback mode ............................................................ 67

Viewing photos ........................................................................ 72

Playing a video ......................................................................... 73

Playing voice memos ............................................................... 74

Editing a photo .................................................................... 75

Resizing photos ....................................................................... 75

Rotating a photo....................................................................... 75

Applying photo styles ............................................................... 76

Deﬁning your own RGB tone .................................................... 76

Correcting exposure problems.................................................. 77

Applying smart lens effects ....................................................... 78

Creating a print order (DPOF) .................................................... 79

Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV .............................................80

Transferring ﬁles to your computer (for Windows) ................ 82

Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio ........................................... 83

Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable disk 85

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ............................. 86

Transferring ﬁles to your computer (for Mac) ........................87

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) .................88

Appendixes ................................................................... 89

Camera settings menu ........................................................90

Accessing the settings menu .................................................... 90

Sound ..................................................................................... 91

Display ..................................................................................... 91

Settings ................................................................................... 92

Error messages ................................................................... 95

Camera maintenance .......................................................... 96

Cleaning your camera .............................................................. 96

About memory cards ................................................................ 97

About the battery...................................................................... 98

Before contacting a service centre ....................................101

Camera speciﬁcations ....................................................... 104

Index ................................................................................. 109

Basic functions

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

Unpacking …………………………………………………12

Camera layout ……………………………………………13

Icons ………………………………………………………15

Inserting the battery and memory card …………………16

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ……17

Charging the battery ………………………………………… 17 Turning on your camera …………………………………… 17

Performing the initial setup ………………………………18

Selecting options ………………………………………… 19

Setting the display and sound ……………………………21

Changing the display type…………………………………… 21 Setting the sound …………………………………………… 21

Taking photos ……………………………………………22

Zooming ……………………………………………………… 23 Reducing camera shake (OIS) ……………………………… 24

Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………………… 25

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items.

Camera AC adapter/USB cable

User Manual CD-ROM

(AD46-00316A)

(AD44-00146A/AD39-00165A)

Quick Start Manual

(AD68-04753A)

Optional accessories

Camera case Memory cards A/V cable

(AD39-00146A)

Basic functions

Rechargeable battery

(4302-001226)

The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

Battery Charger

(AD44-00164A )

Strap

(Silver: AD63-02596A/

Black: AD63-02604A)

HDMI cable

(AD39-00179A )

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.

POWER button

Mode dial

(See below)

Shutter button

Flash

GPS button

GPS antenna

Speaker

AF-assist light/timer lamp

Icon Mode Description

Smart Auto

Auto

Program

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects

Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings

Take a photo by setting options

Set the aperture priority, shutter priority, or manual mode Aperture Priority : Take a photo by adjusting the aperture value (The shutter speed is set automatically.) Shutter Priority : Take a photo by adjusting the shutter speed (The aperture value is set automatically.) Manual : Take a photo by adjusting both the aperture value and shutter speed

Lens

Basic functions

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

Icon Mode Description

DUAL IS

Map View

Scene

Movie

Take a photo with options suitable for reducing camera shake

Using the map view information, you can check the current location data, and ﬁnd the shooting location of the picture, recorded with location data.

Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene

Record a video

Tripod mount

Camera layout

Display

Button Description

Navigation

Playback

Function

Access options or menus.

Conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

Access options in Shooting mode.

Delete ﬁles in Playback mode.

Microphone

(See below)

In Shooting mode While setting

Change the display option Move up

Change the macro option Move down

Change the ﬂash option Move left

Change the timer option Move right

Basic functions

Zoom button

Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.

Zoom in on part of a photo, view ﬁles as

thumbnails, or adjust volume in Playback mode.

Adjust volume in Playback mode.

Video shooting button

Status lamp

Blinkingt : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus

Steadyt : When connecting to a computer or in focus

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable or A/V cable

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable

Icons

The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

A. Information

Icon

Description

Selected shooting mode

Indicates the status of moving subject

GPS options and status

Zoom ratio

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Internal memory

Memory card inserted

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Voice memo

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Current date and time

Histogram (p. 21)

Grid lines

Basic functions

: Fully charged

: Partially charged

: Charging needed

B. Icons on the right

Icon Description

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Photo quality

Frame rate

Metering option

Flash

Timer

Focus distance

Face detection

C. Icons on the left

Icon Description

Exposure value

White balance

Face tone

Face retouch

ISO speed

Photo style

Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation)

Smart Filter

Voice muted

Burst type

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Inserting the battery and memory card

Removing the battery and memory card

Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it

Memory card

out of the slot.

Insert a memory card with the

gold-colored contacts facing

down.

Insert the battery with the

Samsung logo facing down.

Basic functions

Battery lock

Push the lock up to release the battery.

Battery

The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the memory card is not inserted.

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.

Indicator light

Red: t Charging Green: t Fully charged

Basic functions

Turning on your camera

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.

The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the ﬁrst time. (p. 18)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately.

Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds.

Performing the initial setup

The initial setup screen appears to allow you to conﬁgure the camera's basic settings.

Press [1 POWER].

The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the ﬁrst time.

Press [2 t

Language

Date & Time

Time Zone

Back Set

Press [3 D

Press [ or [

Press [5 F

To set the daylight-saving time, press [t

Back DST

] to select Language and press [t] or [o].

English

穢剳檺

Français

Deutsch

Español

Italiano

] or [M] to select a language and press [o].

] or [M] to select Time Zone and press [t]

] or [t] to select a time zone and press [o].

Basic functions

Press [6 D [

Press [

Press [8 D

] or [M] to select Date & Time and press

] or [o].

] or [t] to select an item.

Language

Date & Time

Time Zone

yyyy mm dd

/01/01 10:00 Off

2010

Back

] or [M] to set the date and time or select a

date format, and press [

: English

: 10/01/01

Set

Selecting options

You can select options by pressing [m] and pressing the navigation button([D], [M], [F], [t]).

You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available.

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Press the navigation button to select to an option or

menu.

Press [t

move left or right.

Press [3 o

] or [M] to move up or down; press [F] or [t] to

] to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu.

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.

Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

Selecting options

E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode

Rotate the mode dial to 1 p

Press [2 m

Press [3 D press [

Shooting

Movie

Geotagging

Sound

Display

Exit

] or [M] to select to Shooting and then

] or [o].

Photo Size

Quality

ISO

White Balance

Face Detection

Smart FR Edit

Change

Basic functions

Press [4 D then press [

Press [5 F

Press [6 o

] or [M] to select to White Balance and

] or [o].

Photo Size

Quality

ISO

White Balance

Face Detection

Smart FR Edit

Exit

Back

] or [t] to select to a white balance option.

Daylight

Back

Move

Setting the display and sound

Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.

Changing the display type

Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.

Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type.

Mode Description

Display all information about shootingt

Shooting

Playback

Hide information about shooting, except the t available number of photos

t Display grid lines and histogram

Display all information about the current photot Hide all information about the current ﬁlet Display information about the current ﬁle, except the t

shooting settings and histogram

Basic functions

About a histogram

A histogram is a graph that displays how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, your photos are dark. A peak on the right of the graph means that your photos are bright. The height of the peaks is related to color information. The more of a particular color, the taller the peak.

Underexposed

ell Exposed Overexposed

Setting the sound

Set whether your camera emits a speciﬁed sound when you operate your camera.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [1 m

Select

Sound ¢ Beep Sound ¢ an option.

Option Description

Off

1/2/3

Press [3 m

The camera does not emit any sounds.

The camera emits sounds.

] to return to the previous mode.

Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 S

Align your subject in the frame.

Basic functions

Half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.

A green frame means the subject in focus.t

Press [4 Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 25 for tips to get clearer photos.

Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 15X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 75 times.

Rotate [Zoom] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [Zoom] left to zoom out.

Zoom out Zoom in

The zoom ratio available for videos differs.

Zoom ratio

Basic functions

Digital zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom.

Optical range

Zoom indicator

Digital range

The digital zoom is not available when using t ( , , , , , , ), and v modes and when used with Face Detection. It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.t The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while t recording a video.

S, d, s

Taking photos

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.

Before correction After correction

In Shooting mode, press [1 m

Select

Shooting ¢ OIS ¢ an option.

Option Description

Off: Deactivate the OIS function.

On: Activate the OIS function.

Basic functions

OIS may not function properly when:t

you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use digital zoom there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow (e.g., when you select - Night in the

mode) the battery is low you take a close-up shot -

If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred t by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod. If the camera is impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn t off the camera and turn it on again to use the OIS function correctly.

Taking photos

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically.

The aperture value and shutter speed are set.

Focus frame

Press [t Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green. Change the frame and half-press

[Shutter] again if displayed in red.

Make sure nothing is blocking the lens.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to t reduce camera shake optically. (p. 24)

Select the t

both optically and digitally. (p. 29)

When is displayed

Camera shake

mode to reduce 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.

Use a tripod or set the ﬂash t option to Fill in. (p. 48)

Set ISO speed options. t (p. 49)

Taking photos

Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when:

there is little contrast between the subject and background

(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background) the light source behind the subject is too bright

the subject is shiny

the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

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.

When you take photos in low light

When subjects are moving fast

Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 47-48)

Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 62)

Basic functions

Extended functions

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

Using the Smart Auto mode ......................... 28

Using the DUAL IS mode .............................. 29

Using the Scene mode .................................. 30

Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections .....30

Using the frame guide ........................................31

Using the Program mode .............................. 32

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual

mode .............................................................. 33

Using the Aperture Priority mode ......................34

Using the Shutter Priority mode .........................34

Using the Manual mode .....................................35

Using GPS .................................................... 36

Taking pictures with geotagging .........................36

Using Map View mode ................................. 38

Checking the current location on the map..........38

Checking shooting location on the map .............39

Recording a video ......................................... 40

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ............41

Recording voice memos ............................... 42

Recording a voice memo ...................................42

Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................42

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a defected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

Rotate the mode dial to 1 S

Align your subject in the frame.

The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate t mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Icon Description

Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds.

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.

Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

Appears when taking portraits.

Appears when taking close-up photos.

Extended functions

Icon Description

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.

Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful subjects.

Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.

Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a while.

Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.

Appears when taking photos of ﬁreworks. This is available only when you use a tripod.

Half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.

Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.

If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, t S will not change and the default settings will be used. Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait t mode depending on the subject's position or lighting. The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting t environments, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. Even if you use a tripod, the t depending on the subject's movement.

mode may not be detected

Using the DUAL IS mode

Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions.

Before correction After correction

Rotate the mode dial to 1 d

Align your subject in the frame and half-press [

to focus.

Press [

Shutter] to take the photo.

The digital zoom will not work in this mode.t The photo will be corrected optically only when taken with a light t source that is brighter than ﬂuorescent light. If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry.t Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake in t different shooting modes. (p. 24)

Shutter]

Extended functions

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