Samsung PL201, PL200 User Manual

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

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Quick reference

User Manual

PL200/PL201

Contents

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. 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.

•Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when charging batteries. This may cause a fire or electric shock.

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 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 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.

•Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others.

•Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.

•Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If you have experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor.

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. Also, this may cause a fire or electric shock.

•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.

Health and safety information

•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.

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.

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 finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.

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

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

•Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments

When you transfer 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.

Organization of the user manual

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

•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

•Camera specifications or contents of this manual may

be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.

•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 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.

Appendixes 75

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

Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Indication

Smart Auto

Program

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

Smart Movie

Shooting mode icons

These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The for all scenes.

e.g.)

mode may not support functions

Available in the Program, DUAL IS, 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

AEB

DIS

DPOF

OIS

Auto Contrast Balance

Auto Exposure Bracket

Auto Focus

Digital Image Stabilization

Digital Print Order Format

Exposure Value

Optical Image Stabilization

White Balance

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)

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

• If the photo has already been taken, select

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. 40)

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

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

• Turn on the flash. (p. 39)

• Set ISO speed options. (p. 40)

• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

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 with the sun behind your subject.

• Select

• Set the flash option to

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

• Adjust the exposure. (p. 47)

• Set the metering option to

mode. (p. 31)

Night in the mode. (p. 30)

Backlight in the mode. (p. 28)

Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 39)

Fill in. (p. 39)

Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 48)

Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 64)

Quick reference

Taking photos of people

• mode > Beauty Shot  29

mode > Portrait  28

•

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

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• Face Detection

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Taking photos at night or in the dark

• mode > Night  30

mode > Sunset, Dawn, Fireworks  28

•

• Flash options

• ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

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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)

• White Balance (to change the color tone)

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Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

• EV (to adjust exposure)  47

• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright

backgrounds)

• Metering

• AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with

different exposures)

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Applying a different effect

• Photo styles (to apply tones)  51

• Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or

contrast)

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Reducing camera shake

• Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  23 mode  31

•

• Viewing files by category in Smart Album

• Deleting all files on the memory card

• Viewing files as a slide show

• Viewing files on a TV

• Connecting your camera to a

computer

• Adjusting sound and volume

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• Adjusting the brightness of the display

• Changing the display language

• Setting the date and time

• Formatting the memory

card

• Troubleshooting

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Basic functions

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

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

Inserting the battery and memory card .............................. 15

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ............. 16

Charging the battery ............................................................ 16

Turning on your camera ........................................................ 16

Learning icons ................................................................... 17

Selecting options ............................................................... 18

Setting the display and sound ........................................... 20

Changing the display type .................................................... 20

Setting the sound ................................................................ 20

Taking photos .................................................................... 21

Zooming ............................................................................. 22

Reducing camera shake (OIS) .............................................. 23

Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 24

Extended functions

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 DUAL IS mode ..................................................... 31

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

Recording a video ............................................................... 32

Recording voice memos ................................................... 34

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Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 34

Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 34

Shooting options

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

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Contents

Applying photo styles ........................................................... 51

Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 52

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

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 72

.. 71

Transferring files to your Mac computer ............................ 73

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ................. 74

Appendixes

..................................................................... 75

Camera settings menu ...................................................... 76

Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 76

Sound ................................................................................ 77

Display ............................................................................... 77

Settings .............................................................................. 78

Error messages ................................................................. 81

Camera maintenance ........................................................ 82

Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 82

About memory cards ........................................................... 83

About the battery ................................................................. 84

Before contacting a service center .................................... 87

Camera specifications ....................................................... 90

FCC notice ........................................................................ 95

Index ................................................................................. 96

Basic functions

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

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning your camera on

Charging the battery Turning on your camera

Learning icons

Selecting options

Setting the display and sound

Changing the display type Setting the sound

Taking photos

Zooming Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Tips for getting a clearer photo

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Unpacking

Check your product box for the following items.

Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap

User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual

Optional accessories

Camera case Memory cards A/V cable Battery charger

Basic functions

The illustrations may differ from your actual items.

Camera layout

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

Shutter button

POWER button

Flash

Basic 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.

Smart button

Set to Smart mode ( , )

Microphone

AF-assist light/timer lamp

Lens

Speaker

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

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

Main display

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable or A/V cable

Attaching the strap

Button Description

Access options or menus

In Shooting mode While setting

Change the display option Move up

Navigation

Playback

Function

Change the macro option Move down

Change the flash option Move left

Change the timer option Move right

Confirm the highlighted option or menu

Enter Playback mode

• Access options in Shooting mode

• Delete files in Playback mode

Basic functions

Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes

Icon Mode Description

The camera automatically selects settings based

Smart Auto

Program

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

on a the type of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, etc.) it detects.

The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value and lets you set the other options.

The camera activates options that reduce camera shake.

Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene (Landscape, Portrait, Forest, etc.).

Record a video.

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 up.

Insert the battery with the

Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions

Battery lock

Push the lock up to release the battery.

Battery

• 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.

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: Charging

•Green: Fully charged

Basic functions

Turning on your camera

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

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 5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds.

Learning icons

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

A. Information

Icon Description

Selected shooting mode

Available number of photos

Available recording time

Internal memory

Memory card inserted

• : Fully charged

•

: Partially charged

•

(Red) : Charging needed

Voice memo

Icon Description

B. Icons on the right

Icon Description

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom ratio

Current date and time

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Frame rate

Photo quality

Metering option

Flash option

Timer option

Auto focus option

Face detection

Basic functions

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 muted

Burst type

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

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.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or

menu.

• To move left or right, press [ ] or [ ].

• To move up or down, press [

Back Move

Press [ ] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

] or [ ].

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

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

Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

Selecting options

Example: Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Program, and then

press [

This mode allows you to directly set various features for shooting.

Press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Shooting, and then

press [

Smart Auto

Program

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

Shooting

Sound

Display

Settings

Exit

] or [ ].

Photo Size

Quality

ISO

White Balance

Face Detection

Focus Area

Change

Basic functions

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to White Balance, and then

press [

] or [ ].

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Face Detection Focus Area

Exit Back

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to a White Balance option.

Daylight

Back Move

Press [ ].

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

Playback

• 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

• Hide all information about the current file

• Display information about the current file, except the

shooting settings and captured date

Basic functions

Setting the sound

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

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option.

Options Description

Off

1/2/3

The camera does not emit any sounds.

The camera emits one of three sounds, depending on the option you select.

Taking photos

Learn how to take photos easily and quickly in the Program mode.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Program, and then

press [

This mode allows you to directly set various features for shooting.

Align your subject in the frame.

Smart Auto

Program

DUAL IS

Scene

Movie

Basic functions

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

• A green frame means the subject in focus.

Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 24 for tips to get clearer photos.

Taking photos

Zooming

You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 7X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 35 times.

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

Zoom ratio

Zoom inZoom out

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

• The digital zoom is not available when you use the , , (in some scenes), and modes, and when you use Face Detection.

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

Zoom indicator

Digital range

Taking photos

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.

Before correction After correction

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

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:

- 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 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 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 to use the OIS function correctly.

• In some scene modes, the OIS function is unavailable.

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

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 frame and half-press [Shutter] again if it appears in red.

Make sure nothing is blocking the lens.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

• Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 23)

• Select the both optically and digitally. (p. 31)

mode to reduce camera shake

When is displayed

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)

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 clothing that is similar in color 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

Turn on the flash. (p. 39)

• When subjects are moving fast

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

Basic functions

Extended functions

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

Shooting modes

Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the frame guide Using the Night mode Using the DUAL IS mode Using the Program mode Recording a video

Recording voice memos

Recording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo

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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.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Smart Auto.

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.

Extended functions

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 taking close-up portraits of people.

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.

Shooting modes

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

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 depending on the subject's movement.

mode

Using the Scene mode

Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

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.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

Extended functions

Shooting modes

Using the Beauty Shot mode

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

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select Scene → Beauty Shot.

To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face

only), press [ facial imperfections, press [

Select Shooting → Face Tone → an option.

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

Level 2

Back Move

To hide facial imperfections, press [ ].

], and then go to Step 4. To hide

], and then go to Step

Select Shooting → Face Retouch → an option.

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

Level 3

Back Move

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to take the photo.

The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

Extended functions

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