[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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User Manual
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Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index
Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information
Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. [. . . ] Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm away (50-80 cm away when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm away when using zoom). Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually adjusting the focus distance. (p. 57)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Shooting options
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Changing the camera's focus
Adjusting the focus distance manually
Using selection focus
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In Shooting mode, press [c]. Adjust the focus distance.
You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where you want to focus.
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In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area Selection AF.
Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode.
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Set
OK: Selection AF
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Press [o] to save your settings.
When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of focus, the photo may become blurry. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection options.
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Press [o]. Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
Press [o] to change the focus area.
If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style options, and smart filter effects.
Shooting options
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Changing the camera's focus
Using tracking auto focus
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Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.
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In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area Tracking AF.
Press [m] to swich to Shooting mode. Focus on the subject you want to track and press [o].
A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject as you move the camera.
Tracking a subject may fail when: - The subject is too small or the subject moves excessively. If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track. If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame changes to a red single-line frame. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style options, and smart filter effects.
The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject. The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter].
Shooting options
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Changing the camera's focus
Adjusting the focus area
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You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene.
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In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area an option.
Option Description
Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects are located in the center). 58)
The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.
Shooting options
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Using face detection
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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 capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
In some s modes, face detection is unavailable. Face detection may not be effective when: - The subject is far from the camera. (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection. ) - It is too bright or too dark. [. . . ] 120)
An incorrect white balance can create The colors in the photo unrealistic color. Select the proper white do not match the actual balance option to suit the light source. 65) Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the external monitor with the A/V cable. Make sure that your memory card contains photos.
The camera screen works poorly
The photo is too bright
The memory card has an error
The photo is too dark
Cannot play back files
The TV does not display your photos
The photo is blurry
Appendixes
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Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
Suggested remedies
An optional flash unit does not fire
Make sure that the optional flash unit is turned on. [. . . ]