Samsung SL820 - Manuals

6 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter t Half-press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition Subject t : the main object of a scene, such as a pers...

7 Quick reference Taking photos of people s t mode > Portrait, Children f 27 b t mode f 29 Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t f 38 Face Detection t f 42 Taking photos at night or in the dark s t mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 27 Flash options t f 38 ISO speed (to adjust the...

8 Contents Shooting options ................................................................... 34 Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 35 Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 35 Selecting image quality .................

Basic functions 11 Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00162A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001221) Strap (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) Software CD-ROM (User manual included) ( AD46-00243B ) A/V cable (AD39-00163A) Quick Start Manual ( AD68-03680B ) The illustrations may differ...

Basic functions 12 Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER button AF-assist light/timer lamp Remote control sensor Flash Lens Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery USB and A/V port Tripod mount Speaker M...

Basic functions 14 B. Icons on the right Icon Description Flash Timer Auto focus Photo style Face detection Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Face tone Face retouch Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) Voice muted C. Icons on the left Icon Description Exposure value White balance ISO s...

Basic functions 15 Turning your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ P ]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Press and hold [ P ] to mute camera sounds. Press [ POWER ] to turn your camera on or off.

Basic functions 16 Selecting options You can select options by pressing [ m ] and using the navigation buttons ([ D ], [ M ], [ F ], [ t ]). You can also access shooting options by pressing [ f ] but some options are not available. E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode ...

Basic functions 17 Selecting options Press [ 3 D ] or [ M ] to scroll to Functions and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. Press [ 4 D ] or [ M ] to scroll to White Balance and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Exit Back Press [ 5 F ] or [ t ] to scroll to ...

Basic functions 18 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. 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 2 Sound ...

Basic functions 19 Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 a . Align your subject in the frame. 2 Half-press [ 3 Shutter ] to focus. A green frame means the subject in focus. t Press [ 4 Shutter ] to take a photo. See page 23 fo...

Basic functions 20 Taking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom. Optical range Zoom indicator Digital range The digital zoom is not available when using t S , d , b ,...

Basic functions 22 Using the Photo Help Guide mode This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn how to get better photos and videos. View a topic. 4 Press [ t D ] or [ M ] to display the previous or next screen. Back Practice Photo Help Guide Press the Fn button. Move to ISO using the up and down...

Basic functions 23 Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically. The aperture value and shutter speed are automati...

Basic functions 24 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background - (When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background)the light source behind the subje...

Shooting modes …………………………………………… 26 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 26 Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 27 Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 27 Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ………………… 28 Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… 29 Using the DUAL IS mode …………………………………… 30 Using...

Extended functions 26 Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Appears when taking portraits at night. Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting. Appears when taking portraits with backlighting. Appears when...

Extended functions 27 Shooting modes Using the frame guide When you want another person to take a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing the part of the pre-composed scene. Rotate the mode dial t...

Extended functions 28 Shooting modes Select an option. 6 If you select t AUTO the aperture value or shutter speed will be adjusted automatically. Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 7 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 8 Shutter ] to take the photo. Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blu...

Extended functions 29 Shooting modes To hide 4 facial imperfections, press [ m ]. Select 5 Functions “ Face Retouch “ an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of t imperfections. Level 1 Back Move Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 6 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 7 Shu...

Extended functions 30 Shooting modes Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. Rotate the mode dial to 1 p . Set options. (For a list of options, refer to 2 “ Shooting options. ” ) Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 3 ...

Extended functions 31 Shooting modes Press [ 4 m ]. Select 5 Functions “ Voice “ a sound option. Option Description On : Record a video with sound. (While you are zooming, sound recording will be interrupted.) Off : Record a video without sound. Set other options as desired. 6 (For options, refer to...

Extended functions 33 Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. a p d b s Adding a voice mem...

Shooting options 35 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. When recording a video: In the 1 v mode, press [ m ]. Select 2 Functions “ Movie Size “ an option. Option Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV. 1280 X 7...

Shooting options 36 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. a p d b s v S Option Description Remote : Take a photo in 2 seconds each time you press the shutter button on the remote control. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the ...

Shooting options 37 Using the timer Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 6 is blinking. The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the t camera automatically takes a photo. The motion timer may not work when: you are more than 3 m away from the camera t your mo...

Shooting options 38 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light on your photos. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 F ]. Auto Select an option. 2 Option Description Off : The flash wi...

Shooting options 39 Shooting in the dark Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select t Self-Portrait or Blink Detection . Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance t from the flash. (p. 86) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots ma...

Shooting options 40 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using auto focus To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 M ]. Normal (AF) Select an option. 2 Option ...

Shooting options 41 Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions “ Focus Area “ an option. Option Description Center AF : F...

Shooting options 42 Using face detection If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to...

Shooting options 43 Using face detection Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions “ Face Detection “ Smile Shot . When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect t the smile more eas...

Shooting options 44 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions “ Face Detection “ Blink Detection . Hold your camera still while t “ Capturing ” is displayed on...

Shooting options 45 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. Compensating for backlighting (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appe...

Shooting options 46 Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a light source (White balance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such ...

Shooting options 47 Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions “ White Balance “ Measure: Shutter . Aim the lens at a piece of white paper. 3 Press [ 4 Shutter ]. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions “ White Balanc...

Shooting options 48 Using burst modes It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. p s Option Description AEB : Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, t...

Shooting options 49 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Functions “ Photo Style Selector “ Custom RGB . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 B...

Shooting options 50 Improving your photos Saturation option Description - Decrease the saturation. + Increase the saturation. Select t 0 if you do not want to apply any effects. (suitable for printing) Depending on the selected image adjustment option, some photo t styles are not available. Adjustin...

Playback/Editing 52 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Display in Playback mode Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo v Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Folder name – File name Starting Playback mode View photos or...

Playback/Editing 53 Playing back Press [ 4 F ] or [ t ] to view files. Press and hold [ t F ] or [ t ] to select a date, file type, weekday, or color. Press [ 5 o ] to return to the normal view. Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, push [ Zoom ] down to display 9 or 20...

Playback/Editing 54 Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files. To delete a single file, In Playback mode, select a file and press [ 1 f ]. Select 2 Yes to delete the file. To delete multiple files, In Playback mode, press [ 1 f ]. Select 2 Multip...

Playback/Editing 55 Playing back Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 File Options “ Copy to Card . Select 3 Yes to copy files. Using the recycle bin If you activate the recycle bin, files you delete will...

Playback/Editing 56 Playing back Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Multi Slide Show . Select a slide show effect option. 3 Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. t Option Description Images Set the photo...

Playback/Editing 57 Playing back Use the following buttons to control playback. 2 Press To [ F ] Scan backward. [ o ] Pause or resume playback. [ t ] Scan forward. [ Zoom ] up or down Adjust the volume level. Trimming a video during playback Press [ 1 o ] at the point where you want the new video to...

Playback/Editing 58 Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice memo and press [ o ]. Press [ t o ] to pause or resume playback. Capturing an image during playback Press [ 1 o ] at the point where you want to save a still image. Press [ 2...

Playback/Editing 59 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new files. Rotating a photo In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Edit “ Rotate “...

Playback/Editing 61 Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation; remove red-eye; hide facial imperfections; or add noise to the photo. Adjusting ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Se...

Playback/Editing 62 Editing a photo Press [ 4 m ]. Select 5 File Options “ DPOF “ Size “ an option. Option Description Select Specify the print size for the selected photo. All Specify the print size for all photos. Reset Reset your settings. If you select 6 Select , scroll to a photo and press [ Zo...

Playback/Editing 63 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A / V cable. On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not t appear. Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on t your TV settings. Yo...

Playback/Editing 64 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Insert your camera into the cradle and plug the HDMI 5 cable into the HDTV and the cradle. Disconnect the A/V cable if it is connected to the cradle. HDMI cable Turn on your camera. 6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera t screen w...

Playback/Editing 65 Transferring files to your computer Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.5 Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/AMD Athlin 64FX, t 2.6 GHz or higher Windows XP service pack2 or Vista t Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and above recommended) t 64 MB or greater video card (nVIDIA Geforce 7600G...

Playback/Editing 66 Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your PC Once you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will be recognized as a removable drive. The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable. Connect your camera to your PC with th...

Playback/Editing 67 Transferring files to your computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar. If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until 1 it stops. Click 2 on the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC screen....

Playback/Editing 68 Transferring files to your computer Click 2 Next and follow the onscreen instructions. ˆ ‰ Š No. Description ˆ Select a location for downloaded files. ‰ Click to download the selected files. Š Thumbnails of files; click an image to download. Using Samsung Master You can download files...

Playback/Editing 69 Transferring files to your computer No. Description ˆ Toolbar ‰ Menus Š Click for more information about the program. ‹ Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list. Œ Change the mode. t : View mode t : Edit mode for photos t : Edit mode for videos  Preview information a...

Playback/Editing 70 Transferring files to your computer Turn on the camera. 2 The computer recognizes the camera automatically and a t removable disk icon will be displayed. Double-click the removable disk icon. 3 Transfer photos or videos to the computer. 4 For Mac users When you connect the camera ...

Playback/Editing 71 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. Configuring print settings Images Size Layout Type Quality Exit Print : One Photo : Auto : Auto : Auto : Auto Option Description I...

Camera settings menu …………………………………… 73 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 73 Sound ……………………………………………………… 74 Display ……………………………………………………… 74 Settings ……………………………………………………… 75 Error messages …………………………………………… 78 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 79 Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 79 About ...

Appendixes 73 Camera settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 Volume Start Sound Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Self-Portrait Back Set : On Off Low Medium High Press [ 4 m ] to return to the previous screen. Accessing...

Appendixes 75 Camera settings menu * Default Item Description File No. Specify how to name files. Reset t : Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory card, or deleting all files. Series t *: Set the file number to follow the previous file number when ins...

Appendixes 78 Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. t Remove your memory card and insert it again. t Format your memory card. (p. t 75) Card Locked Unlock the memory car...

Appendixes 79 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens t cover. Cleaning your ca...

Appendixes 80 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card: Size Super fine Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 142 274 389 - - - 162 302 426 - - - 195 355 509 - - - 20...

Appendixes 81 Camera maintenance Battery life Shooting time / Number of photos Shooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 140 min/Approx. 280 This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 12M resolution, Fine quality, OIS on. 1. Set the flash option to Fi...

Appendixes 83 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or servic...

Appendixes 85 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Your computer cannot play videos The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video files you want to play. Use QuickTime ® Player or install Codec Pack Full. Using QuickTime t ® Player 7.5 1. Install...

Appendixes 86 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec. t Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. (AEB, Continuous: 1/4 - 1/2,000) t Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec. t Firework: 4 sec. t Exposure Control Program AE Metering Multi, Spot, Center-weighted Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps) ISO equivalent Auto,...

Appendixes 90 FCC notice Declaration of Conformity t Trade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Model No. : Samsung SL820 Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) This device complies with Part ...

Appendixes 91 Index A ACB 45, 61 Adjusting Brightness 61 Contrast in Playback mode 61in Shooting mode 50 Saturation In Playback mode 61in Shooting mode 50 Sharpness 50 Adobe Reader 65 AF Lamp 76 AF Sound 74 Anynet+ 76 Aperture 28 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) 45, 61 Auto mode 19 B Battery Charging 82 ...