Summary of Contents for Samsung SMART CAMERA DV300
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[mrnediat6 s ano contact the manu{actL_-6- ol and then contact a Samsung service center. tne oaeemaker or me@ca device tor _ul®anc a Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.
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Da_erles may cause ca fire c /aairleHi Fa ing to ao so _av "esu t in t re or electrc shoc persona_ J{_ju_ Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and Do not use a damaged power supply cord. plug, or loose outlet accessories, when you charge batteries.
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Do not force the c amera's parts or apply pressure tothe Avoid interference with other electronic devices. our camera3emts radio trequency (RF) s gnals that may nterfere camera. A/ITN U srqleaeo if'r" }ro[ber }/ 3rl elaec_ eeotroRic q S rTlay Csuse your car'@eri_...
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..t llne ot the bseL" iv[ant, Copyright information _earn aooul your cameras ayoui, cons ana )aslc • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are Tunctlon8for shoot rig. registered trademarks ot the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation, •...
Subject, background, and composition . Subject: The ma n objec] a scene, sucn as a oersor anlms, or st . Background: The objects _roun8 me suojec_ Aa@T oriel %or moTion - Composition: The comb notch ot a subiec_ an,QDacKgrounc Safety warnings ant oreca.£ons Camera buttons, Eor example, [Shutter] represents me snuKer eutTon...
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Basictrosbbshoeting Learn to solve cornmon problems by setting shooting options, Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes retlect light from the camera flash. Tile subiect s eyes • Set the flash option to _ Red-eye or ___ Red-eye Fix. (p, 64) appear •...
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Exlended fur_c_ions Basic funf'tions ..............Using Basic modes Unpacking Usk'g the Sin,q1/\btu mode Camera layout Usir'g the Prog'a.'/mode blserting the battery and memory card Using the Smal Moqe mode Chargblg the battery and turning on your camera Usir'g ,r_e Moqe mode Charging t_e battery Using the Scene mode @mhg cs_v'ourertr-era...
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Shoc:_ing o pqbns Sebeting a resolution and quaB:y Se erring a ,-osoluton ..........S_eeLng a_ im@e qu:qty Using the timer' , Shooting in the dark R'<:vr:*_U'_g red eye Usng the F'a,_/_ ............Adjus£ng the ISO :_<_'_s Wty ........Changing the camera's focus Using tracking auto *<;cus ..........
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(}0iii_ilts Playback/Edi ir_g Wireless network (DV300F/DV305F only) ..... Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Starting Ph%/bqnkmode Cor!riectirlg to aWl/\lXJ ..View'ng phc_los Using the legin browser Raying a video Netw<:rkc:onnectien tips ..Editing a photo ....
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C0iii_ilts Sottir_gs Settings menu /\ccessir!g tl'/_ _,seltingb m_q'/u 12,9 Sound Display Connectivily General Appendixes ..Error messages ............Camera maintenance ..........Clearfing yeur cart e,a ..........Using or storing the camerr_ ........About memory cards About the batl:ery Before contacting a service center Camera specifications Glossary...
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Basi Le8 "naDOUI},our camera's _you[, icons, ana Dasic functions fo snooung. Unpacking Selecting options or menus Camera layout Setting the display aria sound ..28 Inserting the battery and memory card ._ 1 / SeKing the _,_ _y V _ ..
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The following items are included in your product box, Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case oab]e Rechargeable battery Strap 4emon/caro Memory oar( aaaDiel • The i ust_atlons nay differ BI g htly from the tems s slppea w _n_ )ul product, Quick Start Guide User Manual CD ROM...
Cameralayout Before you start, familbdze yourself with your camera's parts and their functions, POWER button Shutter button Microphone Front LCD button Speaker Flash -- AF-assist light/Timer lamp ......Front display -- Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internalantenna while using the wireless network. (DV300F/DV305F only) USB and A/Vport AcceSs USB cable and A/Vcable...
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_" ....Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or o ut • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part ot a photo or v iew files as thumbnails, or a djust the v olume Status lamp • Blinking: When the c amera saving...
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_]__ BatteBdock Slide the lock to the right to insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up release the battery. ' Reohageable Basic functions17...
Chargingthe baSer7andturning on 70urcamera Charging the batte_% _ Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. battery, Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, •...
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Pe erming the initial setup When you tLIm on your camera for the first time, the initial setLip screen appears, Follow the steps below to configure the camera's basic settings. Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press Press [DISP/_] to select Home, and then press [OK].
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_!_ Press [_] to select Date/Time Set, and then press !'i# Press [_] to select Date Type, and then press [®] or [OK]. [®] or [OK], 'i/ Press [BISP/_] to select a date type, and then Date/Time press [OK]. Year Month Day Hour Min Press [_] to select Time Type, and then press [®] or [OK].
Learningicons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you seL Shooting options (right) @ Shooting information F_.s /Ins _Ol_/O|/61 Current date Intellizoom on |O:6ORflt Current time Photo resolution Front display is on Video resolution Available number of photos Metering...
Usingthe Homescreen You car/select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by selecting the icons on the Home screen, Accessing the Home sc_een Current Home screen Its Shooting or Playback mode, press [_], Press [12_] again to • Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to switch to another return to the previous mode, Horr/e screen.
i.hi;iii{i iiie iq0iTie sci(}_eYi Icons on the Home screen <Wi-Fi> (DV300F/DV305F only) <Basic> _;;,_,v MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone, (p, 112) Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected Remote Viswfindsr: Use a smart phone as a remote automatically by the camera, (p.
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<Scene> <Magic> Magic Frame: Capture aphoto with various frame effects, Picture inPicture: Capture abackground photo and insert asmaller photo or v ideo into the f oreground. (p, 45) (p, 53) Self Shot: Use the f ront display when you c apture aself portrait.
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i.Jsiii{i iiie iqoiTie scieeyi {!_ Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press [OK], Set wallpaper for t he Home screen with the desired image. • If you select a photo you have captured, you can set a specified area as wallpaper, Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right On the Home screen, scroll to<Basic>...
Selectingoptionsor menus To select an option or a menu, press [MENU], and then press [OISP/_/_/_.)] or [OK], In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. _ii! _ Select an option or a menu. Press [MENU]to go back to the previous menu. • Tomoveup or down, press[DISP]or [_]. •...
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_i_!!_i_!!_i_tiii{ii 0ilii i0ii_i; 0i ¸ii_!!_i_ ii_; d{ Press [DISP/_] to select White Balance, and then press [@] or [OK]. On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic> _'!_Select _. 3 Press [MENU], :; Press [_./Q] to select a White Balance option. (!_ Press [OK] to save your settings Basic functions 27...
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ng the displayand sosnd Learn how to change the basic display information and soclnd settings. _._ethng the display type You can hide or show the option display appearing in some You car/select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. modes, Each type displays different shooting or playback information.
Setting the sound Turn the sound your camera emits when you pertorm functions on or off. On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic> _ii } Select {_ Select Sound * Beep Sound _:S Select an option The camera does not emit any sounds, The camera emits sounds, Basic functions...
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Captunngphotos Learn howto capturephotos easilyand quicklyin SmartAuto mode. On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic> {!} Press [Shutteq to capture a photo _!:'!_ S elect _, _!_ Press [Eli to view the captured photo. • Todeletethe photo,press[/_], andthenselectYes, {_ Align your subject in the frame. /7 Press [Eli to return to Shooting mode.
(}8piiiiiii{i pix£0s Turning on the front display You can capture close up photos by adjusting the zoom. The front display helps you capture photos while viewing yourself. In Shooting mode, press [F.LOD], • Press [RLCD] again to turn it off. Zoom ratio Zoom out Zoom in...
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The D igital zoom issupported by default inShooting mode. Ifyou If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using zoom inon asubject inShooting mode and t he z oom indicator the Intelli zoom, Photo resolution varies according to the zoorn isin the d igital range, your camera isusing the D igital...
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(}8piiiiiii{i pix£os Reducing came_a shake (OIS} Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode, In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. Select Intelli Zoom, :_ Select an option, Off: The ]ntellizoom is deactivated. A Before correction A After correction On: The ]ntellizoom is activated, In Shooting mode, press [MENU], :ii_ Select OIS...
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,_5,_ • O S may not function properly wner )u move your camera to tollow a movng suojecl you use the D igits ZOOTT __ere stoo m ucn c_ x re[a SnaKe flTe shulter speed sslow (tot example, when you capture /ign_ scenes _Te cannery...
Tips for getting a clearer photo Ensure nothing is Bet the Optical Image Stab IizationCOT on TO reouce samera snaKe ootioally,(p, 33 clocKing me lens rash, or microonone F_.s is Hal-Dress [Shutter] and a@justTne focus The carnera aojusts t/e focus anc exposure automat ca Jy --' Camera snaKe...
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Learn now to capture a Dr" HO an(] record a video % 5eleotlng a mode. Using Basic modes Jsing Magic modes Js_g _ne b_ ar[/-_u_o rood ...._ trle Magic Frame mode _sln@ u_e v glu_ Jshg tile Funny Ze.ce rhode usn L the Smad _v_owe _ _ae Using 1he Pholo...
UsingBasicmodes Capture photos or record videos using basic modes, You can also use the Scene mode and the Live Panorama mode, Using the Smut Auto mode In Srnart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the Landscapes at night apFxopnate camera settings based on the type of scene it Portraits at night detects, The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes,...
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i.Jsiii{i i_8sii)iix£i03 Using the P_og_ammode _S Half-press [Shutteq to focus In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. _/ On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>. •...
i.Jsiii{i {_8sii} iix£io3 Using the Smart Movie mode In Smart Movie mode, your camera automatically chooses the Landscapes appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detectecfl Sunsets On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic> Blue skies 2 Select _. _i_i_ , Forested areas {_ Align your subjed in the frame.
i.Jsig{i i_8si(} iix£ios _/ On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>. Using the Movie mode Its Movie mode, you car/customize settings to record HD videos 2 Select _. of up to 20 minutes in length, The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H,264) files.
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i.Jsiii{i {_8si(} iiioil]0s LJsingthe Scene mode The camera allows you to temporanly pause a video while In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are recording, With this function, you can record separate scenes as preset for a specific scene. a single video, On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.
i.Jsiii{i i_8sii} iix£io3 Using the Live Panorama mode Landscape Capture still lifescenes and landscapes. Its Live Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo, Capture and combine a series of photos Sunset Capture scenes at sunset, with natural looking to create a panoramic image, reds and yeJIows.
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i.hi;iii{i i_8sii} iix£io3 _!_With [Shutter] pressed, sbwly move the camera in the ,:,a o For best resu ts wnen cap[urlng r _noram_cDNOIOe. a ve a t/e direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. tollowng • Whenthevievdinder i salignedwiththe next scene,the moving [ne camera ice c Jlotqyor too s ow cameracapturesthe nextphotoautomatically.
UsingScenemodes Capture photos by using the front display or selecting appropriate modes for various scenes. Using the Picture in Picture mode ._S Press [OK] to set the photo as the background image. • To recapture a background photo, press [MENU]. Its Picture in Picture mode, you can capture or select a full sized background photo, and then insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground.
i.hi;ig{i Si}0ix_ iix£io3 Using the Self Shot mode Half-press [Shutterj to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture and insert a photo, Conveniently capture photos of yourself with the front display. • The insertion window appears larger when you half press _/ On the Home screen, scroll to <Scene>.
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i.Jsiii{i Si}0ix_ iix£i03 If you press [F.LCD] when the power is off, the front display turns You can let subjects know when to smile or attract their attention to the lees. on in Easy Self Shot mode. Because the main display is off, the camera consumes less battery power and you can prevent others In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
i.Jsiii{i Si}0ix_ iix£ios Using the Ghil@en mode Using the Jump Shot mode The Children mode attracts children by showing a short animation Capture a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the on the front display, front display to tell your subjects when to jump. On the Home screen, scroll to <Scene>, Select •...
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_S Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display • Thecamerawillcapturemultipleshots. Capture multiple jump shots, and then save thern as a GIF al-fimation, This feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera, In Jump Shot mode, press [MENU], Select Jump Shot...
i.Jsiii{i Si}0ix_ iix£io3 Using the Beauty Shot mode _!_ Press [_./6_)] to adjust Face Tone, • For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin In BeautyShotmode, you car/capture a portraitwith optionsto appear lighter. hide facialimperfections. On the Home screen, scroll to <Scene>, 2 Select _<_Press [_./6_p]to adjust Face Retouch.
i.Jsiii{i S(}0ii(!_ iix£i0s Using the Intelligent Po_t_ait mode Using the Night Shot mode Its Intelligent Portrait mode the camera detects the face of a In Night Shot mode, you can use a slow shutter speed to extend subject and automatically enlarges the face, crops the photo the time the shutter stays open.
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i.Jsiii{i Si}0ix_ iix£i03 LJsingthe Close4@ Shot mode In Close up Shotmode, you can captureclose up photos of subjects, such asflowers or insects, On the Home screen, scroll to <Scene>, _ii _ Select _ Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ShutteE} to focus.
i.hi;iii{ii'_s{iic iy_odes 5 Press [MENU]. Using the Funny Face mode Capturea photowith effectsthat distort the face. _i_Select Distortion Level. On the Home screen, scroll to <Magic> /7 Press [_/6_.p]to adjust Distortion Level. _ii _ Select _, {i/ Press [OK] to save the setting, {_ Aim the camera at a face.
i.hi;iii{ii'_s{iic iy_odes Using the Photo Filter mode Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear ..... Vignetting Apply the retro looking odors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras, Ink Painting Apply a watercolor painting effect, Oil Painting...
i.Jsiii{i i'_s{iic iy_ocies _:SAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect, _ Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Fish-eye Distort dose objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens. Olassic Apply a black and white effect, Retro...
i.Jsiii{i i'_s{iic iy_ocies _:SAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press Using the Split Shot mode [Shutteq to focus. Its Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. 5 Press [Shutteq to capture a photo. °...
i.Jsiii{i i'_s{iic iY_BCies _:/ Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press Using the A_tistic Brush mode [Shutter] to focus. In Artistic Brush mode, you car/capture a photo, and then view a video that shows how to apply the filter effect. _!i Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
i.Jsiii{i i'_s{iic inodes _!_ Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to reduce or enlarge Using the Motion Photo mode the area. Its Motion Photo mode, you ear/capture and combine a senes of photos, and then select an area to be animated to create a GIF animation, This mode is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera, On the Home screen, scroll to <Magic>...
Shooting Learn now to set tne ootions in Shooting mooe Selecting a resolution and quality Jsing Smart Face ecogru_on ..... __,_u_ _1a resolu[ic se!/is_erlngfaces _ },our lavontes >e_ecu g an irr :_gequ_:_lity (My Sta Using the timer _ Adjusting brightness and color <d/us[ing _ne exposure manuauy {Lv Shooting in the dark...
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Selectinga resoBtionand qsality Learn how to change the image resdution and quality settings. _,>electmg a resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include In Video Shooting mode, press [MENU] more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen, When you use a high resolution, the file size will _::_}_ Select Movie Size...
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_electmg an image quality The camera compresses and saves the videos you record in Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality MP4 (H.264) format. settings will resc£ in larger file sizes, In Video Shooting mode, press [MENU] The cameracornpressesand savesthe photos you capturein _::_!_ Select Frame Rate,...
Usingthe timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. In Shooting mode, press [_t_)]. {_ Press [Shutter] to start the timer • The AF assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed, ii{_i_i_iii_i!i_i!_i_l_i_@i!liiiii_iliilillllillilllllilill!lilil{illl_lll_liiililil_lili! •...
Shootingin the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red eye Using the flash If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person its the dark, Use the flash when you capture photos its the dark or when you a red glow may appear itsthe person's eyes, To prevent this, need more light its your photos.
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Six>fl>iiii{i iii iifl!!_ dsi%: Red-eye: - \Aat<es _,mat your subJects are wmln me recomrnenaea @s_ance • The flash will fire twice when the subject or tlom he fla@ _: 150 <_> background is dark to reduce the red eye effect. •...
3ii00ii_i{i iri tiie dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film's sensitivity to light as defined by the Irlternational Organization tot Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes.
Changing the camera'sfocus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. In Shooting mode, press [_], Using macro Use macro to capture close Lip photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. #ii! _ Select an option. Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 32 in.
Cix_ii!iiiii{i ib!!_ (}siTi(!_i8_8 ice(is Using tracking auto focus f!eudonotselectafcsL]sarea._ _focustramew aDDearrltne Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, sender OT [he sr eer even when you are moving, ' Trachr g a subject may fail tne subject is too sma In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
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Cix_ii!iiiii{i ib!!_ c8iTi(!_18_8 i0c(is Adiusting the Iocus a_ea You can get dearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. [MENU]. In Shooting mode, press _::_!_ Select Focus Area, {_ Select an option, _, _ _ Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable when subjects are located at or near the center),...
i.Jsiii{i i::8ceil}eii£}ti0ii Capturing a smile shot Detecting eye blinking The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture smiling face. 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
i.Jsiii{i i::8cgil}eiei}ii0ii Using Smart Face Recognition The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph, The Smart Face Recognition feature will and whether or not the subject iswea_lng glasses. automatically prlorltize the focus on those faces and on favorite - The camera carl automatically register up to !2 races. I_the camera recognizes a new race when 12 laces have already beer! reg!stered_ faces, The Smart Face Recognition feature is available only when itwill replace the lowest prionty lace with the new one.
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i.Jsifi{ii::8cgil}eiii£}tiOii _:SWhen you are finished capturing the photos, the face list Registering Iaces as your favontes (My StaO appears, You can register your favorite faces to prloritize the focus • Yourfavonte facesare indicated witha _ on theface list. exposure on those faces.
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Adjustingbrig essand cebr Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. {_ Select a value to adjust the exposure Adiusting the exposure manually (EV) • Thephotowillbe brighter a sthe exposure valueincreases. Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or da_k, In these cases, you car/adjust the ..
Acii_isiiii{ii'ii!iiiTiY_(!_Ss _}!_iid c0i0i ¸ Compensating for backlighting (ACB} (}hanging the metedng option When the light source is behind your subject or there is high The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera contrast between your subject and the background, your subject measures the quantity of light.
Acii_isiiii{i i'ii!iiiTiY_(!_ss _}!_iid c0i0i ¸ Selecting a White Balance setting In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the _::_!_ Select White Balance. light source, If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting {_ Select an option, conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten,...
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D, c iitisiiii{i i'ii!TiTir_(!_ss _}!_iid c0i0i ¸ You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white sudace, such as a piece of paper, cinder the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo, The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual scene.
Usingburst modes It car/be difficult to capture plaotos of fast moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects its photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures VGA photos (5 photos per second;...
Adjustingimages Adjust the sharpness, contrast, or saturation of your photos. In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. _:SPress [_./_t_)]to adjust each value. _ii _ Select Linage Adjust Soften the edges on your photos (suitablefor {_ Select an option. editing the photos on your computer), •...
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Beducingthe soundof the zoom When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom noise. [MENU], In Video Shooting mode, press _r:"_ Select Voice. {_:5 Sebct an option.
Availableshootingoptionsby shootingmode For details about shooting options, refer to "Shooting options", Resolution Quality Timer Flash ISO sensitivity Macro Focus area Face detection Metering White balance Drive Image adjust Sound Alive Digital zoom Intelli zoom /_: In these modes, some options are limited or a certain option is set by default. O: The option is ava/able in this mode Shooting options...
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