Samsung SL720 User Manual page 9

Contents
Basic functions
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Unpacking ......................................................................... 11
Camera layout ................................................................... 12
Icons ................................................................................. 14
Turning your camera on or off
Selecting options ............................................................... 16
Setting the display and sound
Changing the display type .................................................... 18
Setting the sound ................................................................ 18
Taking photos .................................................................... 19
Zooming ............................................................................. 20
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .............................................. 21
Using the Photo Help Guide mode
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Extended functions
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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 the Program mode ..................................................... 30
Recording a video ............................................................... 31
Recording voice memos ................................................... 33
Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 33
Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 33
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Shooting options
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Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 35
Selecting image quality ........................................................ 35
Using the timer .................................................................. 36
Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 38
Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 38
Using the flash .................................................................... 38
Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 39
Changing the camera's focus
Using macro ....................................................................... 40
Using auto focus ................................................................. 40
Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 41
Using face detection ......................................................... 42
Detecting faces ................................................................... 42
Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 43
Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 43
Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 44
Using smart face recognition ............................................... 44
Adjusting brightness and color
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 45
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 45
Changing the metering option ............................................... 46
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................ 46
Using burst modes ............................................................ 48
Improving your photos
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 49
Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 49
Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 50
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