Basic Troubleshooting - Samsung DV100 User Manual

Basic troubleshooting

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.
Red-eye or
• Set the flash option to
• If the photo has already been taken, select
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.
• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)
Blurring can occur if may be caused if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera
incorrectly. Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 29)
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.
Night in the
• Select mode. (p. 36)
• Turn on the flash. (p. 49)
• Set ISO speed options. (p. 50)
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
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 with the sun behind your subject.
Backlight in the
• Select
• Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 49)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 59)
• Adjust the exposure. (p. 58)
• Set the metering option to
7
Red-eye Fix. (p. 49)
Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 79)
mode. (p. 34)
Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 59)