Samsung PL100 - Manual

6 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 Subject t : the main object of a scene, such as a pers...

7 Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes appear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. Set the flash option to t Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . (p. 42) If the photo has already been taken, select t Re...

8 Quick reference Taking photos of people s t mode > Portrait f 29 b t mode f 31 Self-portrait mode t f 35 Children mode t f 36 Couple mode t f 36 Red-eye t , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 42 Face Detection t f 47 Taking photos at night or in the dark s t mode > Sunset, Dawn, F...

9 Contents Taking photos with the front display .................................. 35 Using the Self-portrait mode ................................................. 35 Using the Couple mode ....................................................... 36 Using the Children mode ..............................

Basic functions 12 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Software CD-ROM (User manual included) Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Optional accessories Camera case Memory card A/V cable Ba...

Basic functions 13 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. AF-assist light/timer lamp Flash Lens Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Microphone Front display Front LCD button USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable...

Basic functions 15 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 Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Push the lock up to release the battery. The ...

Basic functions 16 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 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. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ P ]. The camera turns on ...

Basic functions 17 Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Press [ 5 F ] or [ t ] to select a time zone and press [ o ]. To set the daylight-saving time, press [ t D ]. Back DST Press [ 6 D ] or [ M ] to select Date & Ti...

Basic functions 18 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) Burst type Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to th...

Basic functions 19 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. Going back to the previous menu Press [ m ] again to go back to the ...

Basic functions 20 Selecting options Press [ 4 D ] or [ M ] to scroll to White Balance and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. Photo Size Quality EV ISOWhite Balance Face DetectionFocus Area Exit Back Press [ 5 F ] or [ t ] to scroll to a white balance option. Daylight Back Move Press [ 6 o ]. E.g. Selecting...

Basic functions 21 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 22 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 25 fo...

Basic functions 23 Taking photos Zooming You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 3X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 9 times. Rotate [ Zoom ] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [ Zoom ] left to zoom out. Zoom in Zoom out Zoom...

Basic functions 25 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 26 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 …………………………………………… 28 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 28 Using the Scene mode ……………………………………… 29 Using the frame guide ……………………………………… 30 Using the Night mode ……………………………………… 30 Using the Beauty Shot mode ……………………………… 31 Using the DIS mode ………………………………………… 32 Using the Program m...

Extended functions 28 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 29 Shooting modes Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. Rotate the mode dial to 1 s . Select a scene. 2 Portrait This mode is appropriate for taking pictures of faces. To change the scene mode, press [ t m ] and select Scene “ a scene. For the ...

Extended functions 30 Shooting modes Using the Night mode Use the Night mode to take a photo with options for shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. Rotate the mode dial to 1 N . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter ] ...

Extended functions 31 Shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode Take a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. Rotate the mode dial to 1 b . 2 To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [ m ]. Select 3 Shooting “ Face Tone “ an option. Select a higher sett...

Extended functions 32 Shooting modes Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions. Before correction After correction Rotate the mode dial to 1 d . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter...

Extended functions 33 Shooting modes Recording a video Record videos of up to 2 hours in length. The recorded video is saved as an MJPEG file. Some memory cards may not support high definition recording. In this case, set a lower resolution. (p. 40) Rotate the mode dial to 1 v . Press [ 2 m ]. 3 Selec...

Extended functions 34 Shooting modes To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as a single video. Press [ o ] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume. Stop Pause Press [ 4 m ]. Select 5 Mo...

Extended functions 35 Taking photos with the front display The front display will help take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode with the front display. When you press [ t Front LCD ] repeatedly, the shooting mode changes from Self-portrait mode to Couple mode or to...

Extended functions 36 Taking photos with the front display Using the Children mode In this mode, you can draw children’s attention to the camera by showing a short animation on the front display. In Shooting mode, press [ 1 Front LCD ] three times. An animation will play. t Align your subject in the...

Extended functions 37 Taking photos with the front display Recording a video with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Rotate the mode dial to 1 v . Press [ 2 Front LCD ] once. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start recording. Press [ 4 Shutter ] again to stop recording. Recording a v...

Extended functions 38 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 N s Adding a voice m...

Shooting options 40 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 Movie “ Movie Size “ an option. Option Description 640 X 480 : Play back on a general TV. 320 X 240 : Post on a web pag...

Shooting options 41 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. a p d b N s v S Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will t automatically take a photo at the specified time.The front display will start the countdown a few seconds ...

Shooting options 42 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 43 Shooting in the dark Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select t Blink Detection . Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance t from the flash. (p. 91) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear t on you...

Shooting options 44 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 45 Changing the camera’s focus Tracking a subject may fail when: t the subject is too small or the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same - the camera shakes excessive...

Shooting options 46 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 Shooting “ Focus Area “ an option. Option Description Center AF : Fo...

Shooting options 47 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 48 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 Shooting “ Face Detection “ Blink Detection . Hold your camera still while t “ Capturing ” is displayed on ...

Shooting options 49 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 50 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 51 Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting “ 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 Shooting “ White Balance ...

Shooting options 52 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 Option Description AEB : Take 3 photos with different exposures: normal, t u...

Shooting options 53 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 Shooting “ Photo Style Selector “ Custom RGB . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 3 Back...

Shooting options 54 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 56 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Display in Playback mode Information Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo Video file Print order has been set (DPOF) Protected file Folder name – File name Starting Playback mode View...

Playback/Editing 57 Playing back Press [ 4 F ] or [ t ] to scroll through files. Press and hold to scroll through files quickly. t Press [ 5 o ] to return to the normal view. Viewing files by category in Smart Album View and manage files by categories, such as date, file type, or week. In Playback mode, ...

Playback/Editing 58 Playing back Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. In Playback mode, press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 File Options “ Protect “ Select . To protect all files, select t All “ Lock . Select the file you want to protect and press [ 3 o ]. Press [ t o ] again to cancel your...

Playback/Editing 59 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. Viewing photos Zoom in on part of a photo or view photos in a slide show. E...

Playback/Editing 60 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 61 Playing back Playing a video In Playback mode, select a video and press [ 1 o ]. Pause Use the following buttons to control playback. 2 Press To [ F ] Scan backward. [ o ] Pause or resume playback. [ t ] Scan forward. [ Zoom ] left or right Adjust the volume level. Set the slide ...

Playback/Editing 62 Playing back Adding a voice memo to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo and press [ 1 m ]. Select 2 File Options “ Voice memo “ On . Press [ 3 Shutter ] to record a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum). Press [ t Shutter ] to stop recording a voice memo. Playing a voice mem...

Playback/Editing 63 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 65 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 66 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 rotate [ Z...

Playback/Editing 67 Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not t appear. Images may not appear centerd on the TV screen depending on your t TV settings. You can capture photos...

Playback/Editing 68 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transfer files to your computer using the Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites. Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even t when the computer meets the requir...

Playback/Editing 69 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Installing Intelli-studio Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. 1 When the setup screen is displayed, click 2 Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. Select programs to install and follow the onsc...

Playback/Editing 70 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. For details, select Help “ Help in the program. You cannot edit files dire...

Playback/Editing 71 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transferring files using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio will start automatically when you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. The battery will be charged while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB ca...

Playback/Editing 72 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB 1 cable. You must plug the end of the cable with the i...

Playback/Editing 73 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 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...

Playback/Editing 74 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supporte...

Playback/Editing 75 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 …………………………………… 77 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 77 Sound ……………………………………………………… 78 Display ……………………………………………………… 78 Settings ……………………………………………………… 79 Error messages …………………………………………… 82 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 83 Cleaning your camera ……………………………………… 83 About ...

Appendixes 77 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 Children Sound Back Set :1 Off Low Medium High Press [ 4 m ] to return to the previous screen. Accessing ...

Appendixes 82 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 79) Card Locked Unlock the memory car...

Appendixes 83 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 84 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 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 147 284 403 - - 167 313 441 - - 202 367 528 - - 211 374 537 - ...

Appendixes 85 Camera maintenance Battery life Shooting time / Number of photos Shooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 120 min/Approx. 240 This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 12M resolution, and Fine quality. 1. Set the flash option to Fill i...

Appendixes 87 Camera maintenance Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any t sharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing t forces. Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as t dropping it from high places. Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 ...

Appendixes 88 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 91 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto t : 1/8 - 1/1,500 sec. Program t : 1 - 1/1,500 sec. Night t : 8 - 1/1,500 sec. Fireworks t : 2 sec. Exposure Control Program AE Metering Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Detection AE Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps) ISO equivalent Auto, 80, 100,...

Appendixes 95 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessori...

Appendixes 96 E Editing 63 Enlarging 59 Error messages 82 Exposure 49 F Face detection Blink Detection 48 Normal 47 Smile Shot 48 Facial brightness 31 Facial imperfections 31 Flash Auto 43 Fill in 43 Off 42 Red-eye 43 Red-eye Fix 43 Slow Sync 43 Cleaning Body 83 Display 83 Lens 83 Couple mode 36 D D...