Samsung TL500 Owner Manual
This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
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Common questions
Quick reference
User Manual
TL500
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. 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 t
when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, t
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose t
outlet when charging batteries. This may cause a fire or electric
shock.
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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 t
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 t
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 t
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 t
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and t
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 t
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 t
to yourself or others.
Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and t
prevent proper operation.
Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause t
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.
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Health and safety information
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very t
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 t
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 t
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 t
contact with the memory card slot. Doing so may cause the
camera to malfunction.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory t
card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact t
or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other t
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.t
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 t
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your t
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
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Health and safety information
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.
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Organization of the user manual
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are t
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.t
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition t
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Camera specifications or contents of this manual may t
be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of
camera functions.
For Open Source License information, refer to the t
“OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.
Basic functions 13
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 32
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting options 46
Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 75
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 102
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.
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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
DUAL IS
Scene
Movie
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.
For example:
t
p
A
S
M
d
s
v
Available in the
Program, Aperture
Priority, Shutter Priority,
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
White Balance (represents select
a
a
, and then
White Balance).
*
Annotation
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
AEL
AF
DIS
DPOF
EV
OIS
WB
Auto Exposure Lock
Auto Focus
Digital Image Stabilization
Digital Print Order Format
Exposure Value
Optical Image Stabilization
White Balance
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Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Half-press [t 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)
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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. t 55)
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly.
Press [t Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 30)
Use the t
d
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 t
Night in the s mode. (p. 35)
Turn on the flash. (p. t 52)
Set ISO speed options. (p. t 55)
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. 35)
Set the flash option to t
Adjust the exposure. (p. t 65)
Set the metering option to t
Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 52)
mode. (p. 41)
Fill in. (p. 52)
Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 66)
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Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 87)
Quick reference
Taking photos of people
s
t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 35
Red-eyet , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
52
f
Face Detectiont
60
f
Taking photos at night or in the dark
s
t mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 35
Flash options t
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t
52
f
55
f
Taking action photos
S
t mode f 50
Continuoust
50
f
Taking photos of text, insects, or
flowers
s
t mode > Close Up, Text f 35
t Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up
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photos)
f
White Balancet (to change the color tone)
67
f
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
WB BKTt (to take 3 photos of the same scene with
different white balance)
AE BKTt (to take 3 photos of the same scene with
different exposure settings)
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t
EVt (to adjust exposure) f 65
66
Meteringt
f
50
f
50
f
55
f
Applying a different effect
PSS BKTt (to take 9 photos of the same scene with
different photo styles)
Photo styles (to apply tones) t
Smart filter effects t
Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or t
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contrast)
f
50
f
71
f
72
f
Reducing camera shake
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) t
d
t mode f 41
9
29
f
Viewing files by category in t
Smart Album
Deleting all files on the t
memory card
Viewing files as a slide show t
81
f
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV t
89
f
Connecting your camera to a t
computer
f
Adjusting sound and volume t
104
f
Adjusting the brightness of t
the display
f
Formatting the memory card t
105
f
Changing the display t
language
f
Setting the date and time t
106
f
Troubleshooting t
f
f
91
105
105
78
80
f
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Contents
Basic functions
Unpacking ......................................................................... 14
Camera layout ................................................................... 15
Using the screen ................................................................. 18
Attaching a strap ................................................................. 18
Attaching a lens cap ............................................................ 19
Inserting the battery and memory card .............................. 20
Charging the battery and turning your camera on ............. 21
Charging the battery ............................................................ 21
Turning on your camera ........................................................ 21
Performing the initial setup ................................................ 22
Learning icons ................................................................... 23
Selecting options ............................................................... 24
Setting the display and sound ........................................... 26
Changing the information displayed ....................................... 26
Setting the sound ................................................................ 26
Taking photos .................................................................... 27
Zooming ............................................................................. 28
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .............................................. 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 30
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Extended functions
Using the Smart Auto mode .............................................. 33
Using the Scene mode ...................................................... 35
Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 35
Using the Program mode .................................................. 37
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode ................................................................ 38
Using the Aperture Priority mode ........................................... 39
Using the Shutter Priority mode ............................................. 39
Using the Manual mode ....................................................... 40
Using the DUAL IS mode .................................................. 41
Recording a video ............................................................. 42
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................ 43
Recording voice memos ................................................... 45
Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 45
Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 45
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Contents
Shooting options
............................................................ 46
Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 47
Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 47
Selecting image quality ........................................................ 48
Using the timer .................................................................. 49
Using burst modes ............................................................ 50
Taking continuous photos .................................................... 50
Taking bracketed photos ...................................................... 51
Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 52
Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 52
Using the flash .................................................................... 52
Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 55
Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 56
Using macro ....................................................................... 56
Using auto focus ................................................................. 56
Using selection focus .......................................................... 57
Using tracking auto focus ..................................................... 58
Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 59
Using face detection ......................................................... 60
Detecting faces ................................................................... 60
Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 61
Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 61
Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 62
Using smart face recognition ................................................ 62
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .......................... 63
Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 65
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 65
Locking the exposure value .................................................. 66
Changing the metering option ............................................... 66
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................. 67
Improving your photos ...................................................... 71
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 71
Applying smart filter effects ................................................... 72
Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 73
Using smart range ............................................................ 74
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Contents
Playback/Editing
............................................................. 75
Playing back ...................................................................... 76
Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 76
Viewing photos ................................................................... 81
Playing a video .................................................................... 82
Playing voice memos ........................................................... 83
Editing a photo .................................................................. 84
Resizing photos .................................................................. 84
Rotating a photo .................................................................. 84
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 85
Applying smart filter effects ................................................... 86
Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 87
Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 88
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ........................................... 89
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 91
Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................ 92
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable
disk
.................................................................................... 94
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 95
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) ...................... 96
Using Samsung RAW Converter ....................................... 97
Installing Samsung RAW Converter ....................................... 97
Opening Samsung RAW Converter ...................................... 97
Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface ........................ 98
Editing RAW format files ...................................................... 99
Saving RAW files as JPEG/TIFF formats .............................. 100
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............. 101
Appendixes
................................................................... 102
Camera settings menu .................................................... 103
Accessing the settings menu .............................................. 103
Sound .............................................................................. 104
Display ............................................................................. 104
Settings ............................................................................ 105
Error messages ............................................................... 108
Camera maintenance ...................................................... 109
Cleaning your camera ........................................................ 109
About memory cards ......................................................... 110
About the battery ............................................................... 111
Using optional accessories .............................................. 114
Using optional flash units .................................................. 114
Using an optional conversion lens ....................................... 115
Using an optional remote control ......................................... 116
Before contacting a service center .................................. 117
Camera specifications ..................................................... 120
FCC notice ...................................................................... 124
Index ............................................................................... 125
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions
for shooting.
Unpacking
Camera layout
Using the screen
Attaching a strap
Attaching a lens cap
Inserting the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
Selecting options
Setting the display and sound
Changing the information displayed
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.
Optional accessories
Camera AC adapter/USB cable
Software CD-ROM
(User Manual included)
(AD46-00335A)
Rechargeable battery
(4302-001226)
Lens cap/Lens cap strap
(AD97-19036A)/(AD63-02591A)
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
(AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00165A)
Quick Start Manual
(AD68-04860A)
Strap
(AD63-04468A)
Camera case Conversion lens
A/V cable
(AD39-00146A)
Remote control
(AD59-00164A)
Basic functions
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(AD97-18678A)
HDMI cable
(AD39-00179A)
Memory card
Flash
(AD97-18489A)/
(AD81-08615A)
Battery charger
(AD44-00164A)
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
Remote control sensor
HDMI port
Accepts HDMI cable
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable or A/V cable
Drive mode dial (p. 17)
Mode dial
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
(p. 17)
Shutter button
Microphone
Lens
EV dial
Basic functions
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POWER button
Flash
Eyelet for camera strap
Camera ring
Remove the ring and mount
an optional conversion lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Camera layout
Accessory shoe
Flash release
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
Button Description
E
Recorder
m
Metering
Lock the adjusted exposure value in Shooting mode.t
Protect the displayed file in Playback mode.t
Start recording a video.
Access options or menus.
Change the metering option.
Display
Speaker
(See this right table.)(See this left table.)
Button Description
When pressing:
D
c
Navigation
o
Playback
Function
F
I
When rotating:
Scroll to an option or menu.t
Adjust aperture value in Shooting mode.t
Scroll through files in Playback mode.t
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
Access options in Shooting mode.t
Delete files in Playback mode.t
Zoom button
Zoom in or out in Shooting modet
Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as t
thumbnails in Playback mode
Adjust volume in Playback modet
Open screens to adjust defined settings t
while setting
In Shooting mode
Change the display option
Change the macro option
Change the flash option
Change the ISO option
While setting
Move up
Move down
Move left
Move right
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Mode dial
Icon Mode Description
t
p
A
S
M
d
s
v
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture
Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual
DUAL IS
Scene
Movie
Take a photo by letting the camera select a
scene mode it detects.
Take a photo by setting options.
Take a photo by adjusting the aperture
value.
(The shutter speed is set automatically.)
Take a photo by adjusting the shutter
speed.
(The aperture value is set automatically.)
Take a photo by adjusting both the aperture
value and shutter speed.
Take a photo using options suitable for
reducing camera shake.
Take a photo using options preset for a
specific scene.
Check the configured settings to record
a video.
Basic functions
Drive mode dial
Icon Mode Description
g
Single
Take a single photo.
While you are pressing [t Shutter], the
C
Continuous
camera takes photos continuously.
The maximum number of photos depends t
on the capacity of your memory card.
10 Sec
]
2 Sec
[
Take a photo in 10 seconds.
Take a photo in 2 seconds.
According to a bracketing option,
Take 9 photos with different photo styles.t
B
Bracket
Take 3 photos with different white t
balance.
Take 3 photos with different exposures.t
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Camera layout
Using the screen
Swing the screen outwards 180° and rotate it up or down for
high- and low-angle photos or self portraits. You can rotate the
screen a maximum of 90° downward or 180° upward.
90˚
180˚
Fold the screen when not in use.t
Rotate the screen only within the angle allowed.t
Basic functions
Attaching a strap
Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently.
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Camera layout
Attaching a lens cap
Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens.
Basic functions
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Insert a memory card with the
gold-colored contacts facing
down.
Memory card
Battery lock
Memory card
Push the card gently until
the card disengages from
the camera, and then pull it
out of the slot.
Push the lock up to release
the battery.
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing down.
Battery
Basic functions
Battery
The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device when the
memory card is not inserted.
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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
Redt : Charging
Greent : 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. 22)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.
When you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] for about
5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds.
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Performing the initial setup
Menu
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera's basic settings.
Press [6 F
1
Press [
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t
for the first time.
POWER].
Language
Time Zone
Date & Time
Exit Move
2010/01/01
English
London
] or [I] to select a time zone, and then press
[
o
].
To set the daylight-saving time, press [t
London
[GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 10:00 AM
Menu
Back DST
D
].
Press [2 I
or [
o
Press [3 D
[
o
].
Press [
4
and then press [
Press [5 D
press [
o
] to select Language, and then press [I]
].
] or [c] to select a language, and then press
D
] or [c] to select Time Zone (Time Zone),
I
] or [o].
] or [c] to select Home (Home), and then
].
Basic functions
Press [7 D
] or [c] to select Date & Time
(Date & Time), and then press [
Press [8 F
] or [I] to select an item.
Year Month Date Hour Min
2010
01 01 10: 00
Menu
Exit Move
Press [9 D
] or [c] to set the date and time or select a
Off
date format, and then press [
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o
I
].
] or [o].
4.0
Learning icons
00001
4.0
F2.4 1/60
AEL
STBY 00:00:10
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
A. Icons on the left
Icon Description
White balance
Face detection
Focus area option
Photo style
Smart filter effect
Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast,
saturation)
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
A
B. Icons on the right
Icon Description
B
C
Single shot
Continuous shots
Timer
Bracketing
Remote control
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Frame rate
Photo quality
Metering option
Flash option
Flash intensity
ISO speed
Auto focus option
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C. Information
Icon Description
Selected shooting mode
Aperture value
F2.4
Shutter speed
1/60
Exposure value
Exposure value lock
00001
00:00:10
Available number of photos
Internal memory
Memory card inserted
• : Fully charged
• : Partially charged
• (Red): Charging needed
Available recording time
Voice memo
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Zoom ratio
Histogram (p. 26)
Selecting options
You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [c], [F], [I]).
You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] or rotating the EV dial, but some options will not be available.
In Shooting mode, press [1 m
Press or rotate the navigation button to scroll to an
2
option or menu.
Press [t
D
to move left or right.
Rotate the navigation button any direction.t
Press [3 o
] or [c] to move up or down; press [F] or [I]
] 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.
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Selecting options
E.g. Selecting the white balance option in Program mode
Rotate the mode dial to 1 p
Press [2 m
Menu
].
Photo Size
White Balance
Quality
EV
Face Detection
Smart FR Edit
Focus Area
Exit
Rotate the navigation button or press [3 D
scroll to
a
, and then press [I] or [o].
.
Move
] or [c] to
Basic functions
Rotate the navigation button or press [4 D
scroll to White Balance, and then press [
Photo Size
White Balance
Quality
EV
Face Detection
Smart FR Edit
Focus Area
Menu
Exit Move
(1/2)
Rotate the navigation button or press [5 F
scroll to the white balance option.
Move Adjust
Press [6 o
Press [7 m
] to save your settings.
] to switch to Shooting mode.
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] or [c] to
I
] or [o].
] or [I] to
Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic information the camera displays and the sound settings.
Changing the information displayed
Select the information displayed in Shooting or Playback mode.
Press [D] repeatedly to change the information
displayed.
Show all photographic
information.
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Hide all information about shooting.t
Hide information about shooting, except information t
Shooting
Playback
of the bottom line.
Display all information about shooting.t
Display histogram.t
Hide all information about the current file.t
Display all information about the current photo.t
Display information about the current file, except the t
shooting settings and histogram.
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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 Well 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
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2
Option Description
Off
1/2/3
Beep Sound an option.
The camera does not emit any sounds.
The camera emits sounds.
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Taking photos
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.
Rotate the mode dial to 1 t
Swing the screen and rotate it up or down properly.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3
Fold the screen back against the body of the camera for t
normal use.
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Basic functions
Half-press [4 Shutter] to focus.
A green frame means the subject in focus.t
A red frame means the subject is out of focus.t
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Press [5 Shutter] to take a photo.
See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.
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Taking photos
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Zooming
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your
camera has a 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom. By using
both, you can zoom in up to 12 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 using •
s
(in some scenes), and v modes and when using Face
Detection, Manual Focus, Smart Filter, and Tracking AF.
It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.•
Zoom indicator
Digital range
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Taking photos
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
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Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.
Before correction After correction
In Shooting mode, press [1 m
Select
a
2
Option Description
OIS an option.
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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. (For example, when you select Night in the
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.
In some scene modes, the OIS function is unavailable.t
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