Samsung ES13, ES8, ES9 User Manual

User Manual

ES9/ES8/ES13

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

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Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents

Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings 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

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

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

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

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

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.

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 covering the camera with blankets or clothes.

The camera may over-heat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect the power source and then contact a Samsung service center.

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Health and safety information

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

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

This may cause a fire or personal injuries.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, cables and accessories.

•Unauthorized batteries, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damages or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, cables or accessories.

Do not use batteries for unintended purposes.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera.

This may cause your camera to malfunction.

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Health and safety information

Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged battery or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.

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.

You must plug the end of the cable with the arrow mark () into your camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

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Copyright information

•Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

•Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

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

•You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission.

•For Open Source License information, refer to the “OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Organization of the user manual

Basic functions	11
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions	26
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting options	35
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Playback/Editing	53
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos
and edit photos or videos. You will also learn how to
connect your camera to your photo printer or TV.
Settings	75
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	81
Refer to error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

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Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode	Indication

Smart Auto

Program

DIS

Scene

Movie

Shooting mode icons

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

e.g.)

Available in the

Program, DIS, and

Movie modes

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 select

White Balance.

*Annotation

Abbreviations used in this manual

	Abbreviation	Definition
	ACB	Auto Contrast Balance
	AEB	Auto Exposure Bracket
	AF	Auto Focus
	DIS	Digital Image Stabilization
	DPOF	Digital Print Order Format
	EV	Exposure Value
	ISO	International Organization for Standardization
	WB	White Balance

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

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

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

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

•Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life.

•Background: the objects around the subject.

•Composition: the combination of a subject and background.

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)

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Basic troubleshooting

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

The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.

appear red. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 39)

• If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 64)

Photos have dust Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 40)

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. 24)

• Use the mode. (p. 31)

Photos are blurred	As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.
when shooting at	This can make it difficult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.
night.	•	Turn on the flash. (p. 39)
	•	Set ISO speed options. (p. 40)
	•	Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
	•	Select	Night in the	mode. (p. 30)

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. 28)

•Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 39)

•Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 47)

•Adjust the exposure. (p. 47)

•Set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 48)

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Quick reference

Taking photos of people

• mode > Beauty Shot  29

• mode > Portrait  28

•Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  39

•Face Detection  44

Taking photos at night or in the dark

• mode > Night  30

• mode > Sunset, Dawn, Fireworks  28

•Flash options  39

•ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  40

Taking action photos

• Continuous, Motion Capture  50

Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers

• mode > Close Up, Text  28

•Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos)  41

•White Balance (to change the color tone)  48

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•EV (to adjust exposure)  47

•ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds)  47

•Metering  48

•AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with different exposures)  50

Applying a different effect

•Photo styles (to apply tones)  51

•Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or contrast)  52

Reducing camera shake

• mode  31

•Viewing files by category in Smart Album  55

•Deleting all files on the memory card  57

•Viewing files as a slide show  58

•Viewing files on a TV  66

•Connecting your camera to a computer  67

•Adjusting sound and volume  77

•Adjusting the brightness of the display  77

•Changing the display language  78

•Setting the date and time 78

•Formatting the memory card  78

•Troubleshooting  90

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Contents

Basic functions ................................................................	11
Unpacking ....................................................................	12
Camera layout ..............................................................	13
Inserting the battery and memory card .......................	15
Turning on your camera ...............................................	16
Performing the initial setup ..........................................	17
Learning icons ..............................................................	18
Selecting options .........................................................	19
Setting the display and sound .....................................	21
Changing the display type ...........................................	21
Setting the sound .......................................................	21
Taking photos ...............................................................	22
Zooming ....................................................................	23
Tips for getting a clearer photo ....................................	24
Extended functions .........................................................	26
Shooting modes ...........................................................	27
Using the Smart Auto mode .........................................	27
Using the Scene mode ...............................................	28
Using the Beauty Shot mode .......................................	29
Using the frame guide .................................................	30
Using the Night mode .................................................	30
Using the DIS mode ....................................................	31
Using the Program mode .............................................	32
Recording a video ......................................................	32
Recording voice memos ..............................................	34
Recording a voice memo .............................................	34
Adding a voice memo to a photo .................................	34

Shooting options .............................................................	35
Selecting a resolution and quality ................................	36
Selecting a resolution ..................................................	36
Selecting image quality ................................................	36
Using the timer .............................................................	37
Shooting in the dark .....................................................	39
Preventing red-eye ......................................................	39
Using the flash ............................................................	39
Adjusting the ISO speed ..............................................	40
Changing the camera’s focus ......................................	41
Using macro ...............................................................	41
Using auto focus ........................................................	41
Using tracking auto focus ............................................	42
Adjusting the focus area ..............................................	43
Using face detection ....................................................	44
Detecting faces ..........................................................	44
Taking a self-portrait shot .............................................	45
Taking a smile shot ......................................................	45
Detecting eye blinking .................................................	46
Adjusting brightness and color ....................................	47
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................	47
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ............................	47
Changing the metering option ......................................	48
Selecting a light source (White balance) .......................	48
Using burst modes .......................................................	50
Improving your photos .................................................	51
Applying photo styles ..................................................	51
Adjusting your photos ..................................................	52

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Contents

Playback/Editing .............................................................	53
Playing back .................................................................	54
Starting Playback mode ...............................................	54
Viewing photos ...........................................................	58
Playing a video ...........................................................	59
Playing voice memos ..................................................	60
Editing a photo .............................................................	62
Resizing photos ..........................................................	62
Rotating a photo .........................................................	62
Applying photo styles ..................................................	63
Correcting exposure problems .....................................	64
Creating a print order (DPOF) .......................................	65
Viewing files on a TV ....................................................	66
Transferring files to your Windows computer ..............	67
Transferring files using Intelli-studio ................................	69
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk ..	71
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .................	72
Transferring files to your Mac computer ......................	73
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ..........	74
Settings ............................................................................	75
Camera settings menu .................................................	76
Accessing the settings menu .......................................	76
Sound .......................................................................	77
Display .......................................................................	77
Settings .....................................................................	78

Appendixes ......................................................................	81
Error messages ............................................................	82
Camera maintenance ...................................................	83
Cleaning your camera .................................................	83
Using or storing the camera .........................................	84
About memory cards ...................................................	85
About the battery ........................................................	87
Before contacting a service center ..............................	90
Camera specifications .................................................	93
Glossary .......................................................................	97
FCC notice .................................................................	101
Index ...........................................................................	102

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Basic functions

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

Unpacking … ……………………………………………… 12 Camera layout ……………………………………………… 13

Inserting the battery and memory card … ……………… 15 Turning on your camera …………………………………… 16 Performing the initial setup … …………………………… 17

Learning icons ……………………………………………… 18 Selecting options ………………………………………… 19

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

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

Taking photos … …………………………………………… 22 Zooming … …………………………………………… 23

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… 24

Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items.

Optional accessories

Camera

AA Alkaline Batteries

USB cable

Camera case

Memory cards

Strap

User Manual CD-ROM

Quick Start Manual

A/V cable

•The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

•Purchase Samsung-approved optional items that are compatible with your camera at the service center or the store where you purchased your camera. We are not responsible for any damages caused by using items from other manufacturers.

Basic functions 12

Camera layout

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

POWER button

Shutter button

Flash

Microphone

Battery chamber cover

Insert a battery

Speaker

AF-assist light/timer lamp

Lens

Tripod mount

Memory card slot cover

Insert a memory card

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable or A/V cable

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Camera layout

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

		Display
Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes
Icon	Mode	Description
		The camera automatically selects settings based
	Smart Auto	on a the type of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset,
		etc.) it detects.
	Program	Take a photo by setting options
	DIS	The camera activates options that reduce camera
		shake.
	Scene	Take a photo with options preset for a specific
		scene (Landscape, Portrait, etc.).
	Movie	Record a video.

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.

Attaching the strap

Refer to the table at the bottom
Button	Description
	Access options or menus
	In Shooting mode	While setting
	Change the display option	Move up
Navigation	Change the macro option	Move down
	Change the flash option	Move left
	Change the timer option	Move right
	Confirm the highlighted option or menu
Playback	Enter Playback mode
Function	• Access options in Shooting mode
	• Delete files in Playback mode

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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

Memory card

Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.

Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing down.

Check the polarity (+/-) of the batteries before inserting them.

Battery

•You need a storage device for shooting. Insert the memory card.

•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

Turning on your camera

Learn how to start 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.

When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding	] for about
3 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds.

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Performing the initial setup

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

1 Press [].

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

2 Press [] or [] to select Language and press [] or [].

3
	Press [					] or [		] to select a language and press [		].
4	Press [					] or [		] to scroll to Time Zone and press
	[ ] or [			].
5	Press [					] or [ ] to select a time zone and press [				].

• To set the daylight-saving time, press [].

6	Press [				] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press
	[ ] or [			].
7	Press [				] or [ ] to select an item.

8	Press [					] or [		] to set the date and time and press [			].
9	Press [					] or [		] to select Date Type and press
	[ ] or [			].

10Press [] or [] to select a date format and press [].

11Press [] to switch to the Shooting mode.

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Learning icons

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

A

Icon

Description

Auto focus frame

B

Camera shake

Zoom ratio

Current date and time

							C	B. Icons on the right
								Icon		Description

A. Information

Icon Description

Selected shooting mode

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Memory card is not inserted

Memory card inserted

•	: Sufficient
•	: Insufficient
•	: Replace the batteries

Voice memo (On)

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Frame rate

Photo quality

Metering option

Flash option

Timer option

Auto focus option

Face detection

C. Icons on the left

Icon Description

Aperture and shutter speed

Long time shutter

Exposure value

White balance

Face tone

Face retouch

ISO speed

Photo style

Image adjustment

(contrast, sharpness, saturation)

Voice recording available when shooting video

Burst type

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Selecting options

You can select options by pressing [ ], and then using the navigation buttons ([], [], [ ], []). Press [ ] to confirm.

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

1	In Shooting mode, press [		].
2	Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or
	menu.
	•	To move up or down, press		] or ].
	•	To move left or right, press [	] or ].

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

Half-press [Shutter] to return to the Shooting mode.

3 Press] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

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Selecting options

Example: Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode

1 In Shooting mode, press											].
2 Press						]				] to scroll to Program, and then
press						].
		Smart Auto
		Program
		DIS
		Scene
		Movie
	This mode allows you to directly set various
	features for shooting.
3 Press [							].
		Shooting								Photo Size
										Quality
		Sound								EV
										ISO
		Display
										White Balance
		Settings								Face Detection
										Focus Area
		Exit								Change
4 Press						]				] to scroll to Shooting, and then
press						]	].

5 Press [] or [] to scroll to White Balance, and then press [] or [ ].

Photo Size

Quality

EV

ISO

White Balance

Face Detection

Focus Area

		Exit		Back
6 Press [ ] or [			] to scroll to a White Balance option.

Daylight

			Back			Move
7 Press [				].

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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.

Press [] repeatedly to change a display type.

Show all photographic information.

	Modes	Display Type Choices
		•	Display all information about shooting
	Shooting	•	Hide information about shooting, except the
			available number of photos (or available recording
			time) and the battery icon
		•	Display all information about the current photo
	Playback	•	Hide all information about the current file
		•	Display information about the current file, except the
			shooting settings and captured date

Setting the sound

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

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [].

2 Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option.

	Options	Description
	Off	The camera does not emit any sounds.
	1/2/3	The camera emits one of three sounds, depending
		on the option you select.

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Taking photos

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

1	In Shooting mode, press [			].
2	Press [		] or [ ] to scroll to Smart Auto, and then
	press [	].

Smart Auto

Program

DIS

Scene

Movie

This mode recognizes the scene automatically.

3 Align your subject in the frame.

4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject in focus.

•A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 24 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 4X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 12 times.

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

Zoom ratio

Zoom out Zoom in

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 you use Face Detection options or Tracking AF option.

•It may take longer to save a photo when you are using the digital zoom.

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly		Reducing camera shake
	Make sure nothing is	Select	mode to reduce camera shake
	blocking the lens.
		digitally. (p. 31)

Half-pressing the shutter button

When

is displayed

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.

The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.

Focus frame

•Press [Shutter] to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green.

•Change the composition and halfpress [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red.

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 option to Fill in. (p. 39)

•Set ISO speed options. (p. 40)

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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

(for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background)

-- 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

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 take photos in low light

Turn on the flash. (p. 39)

• When subjects are moving fast

Use the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 50)

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Extended functions

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

Shooting modes …………………………………………… 27

Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………	27
Using the Scene mode …………………………………	28
Using the Beauty Shot mode … ………………………	29
Using the frame guide … ………………………………	30
Using the Night mode … ………………………………	30
Using the DIS mode ……………………………………	31
Using the Program mode ………………………………	32
Recording a video … …………………………………	32

Recording voice memos … ……………………………… 34

Recording a voice memo ………………………………	34
Adding a voice memo to a photo ………………………	34

Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

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.

1 In Shooting mode, press [].

2 Select Smart Auto.

3 Align your subject in the frame.

•The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon Description

Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

Appears when taking photos with bright white backgrounds.

Icon Description

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 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.

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.

Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.

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Shooting modes

4	Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
5	Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
	• If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode,	appears
	and the camera uses default settings.

•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.

• Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode

	depending on the subject's movement.
•	In	mode, the camera consumes more battery power, because
	it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.
•	In	mode, the focusing function continues to operate and thus
	the auto focusing sound may occur.

Using the Scene mode

Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.

1	In Shooting mode, press [	].
2	Select Scene → a scene.

Beauty Shot

Frame Guide

Night

Portrait

Children

Landscape

Close Up

This mode is appropriate for taking pictures of faces.

•To change the scene mode, press [ ], and then select Scene → a scene.

•For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode" on page 29.

•For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide" on page 30.

•For the Night mode, see “Using the Night mode” on page 30.

3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

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Shooting modes

Using the Beauty Shot mode

Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.

1	In Shooting mode, press [		].
2	Select Scene → Beauty Shot.
3	To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face
	only), press [	], and then go to Step 4. To hide
	facial imperfections, press [		], and then go to Step
	5.

4 Select Shooting → Face Tone → an option.

• Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.

Level 2

		Back		Move
5 To hide facial imperfections, press [					].

6 Select Shooting → Face Retouch → an option.

•Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections.

Level 2

	Back		Move

7 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

8 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

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