Samsung PL10 User manual

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PL10
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Multimedia
Appendixes
Index
1
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
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
accessories.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.
Safety warnings
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. t
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations t
when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, t
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious t
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Safety precautions
2
Health and safety information
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very t
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as t
this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or t
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory t
card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact t
or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other t
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.t
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high t
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or t
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an t
extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on t
beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera from impact, rough handling, and t
excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and t
installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s t
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
3
Health and safety information
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is t
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be t
recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.t
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.t
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolour t
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your t
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Use earphones with caution
Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating t
motorised vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and
may be illegal in some areas.
Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to t
earphones at high volume can damage your hearing.
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
Important usage information
4
©2009 SAMSUNG DIGITAL IMAGING CO., LTD.
Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be
changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera
functions.
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are t
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.t
t is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW
HD technology is incorporated under licence from SRS
Labs, Inc.
Organisation of the user manual
Basic functions 10
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and
from your computer.
Extended functions 32
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting options 41
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 59
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn
how to connect your camera to your photo printer or
TV.
Multimedia 74
Learn to use Multimedia modes: Music mode, Videos
mode, and Text Viewer mode.
Appendixes 83
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.
5
Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
S
Auto
a
Program
p
DIS
d
Photo Help Guide
h
Scene
s
Movie
v
Multimedia
u
Shooting mode icons
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The s mode may not support
functions for all scenes.
e.g.)
Available in the
Program, DIS,
and Movie modes
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ]
Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the
shutter button)
( )
Page number of related information
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Functions White
Balance (represents select Functions, and then White
Balance).
*
Annotation
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
ACB
Auto Contrast Balance
AEB
Auto Exposure Bracket
AF
Auto Focus
DIS
Digital Image Stabilisation
DPOF
Digital Print Order Format
EV
Exposure Value
WB
White Balance
6
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
tHalf-press [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
Subjectt : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
Backgroundt : the objects around the subject
Compositiont : the combination of a subject and background
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
Background
Subject
Composition
7
Quick reference
Taking photos of people
s
t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children
f
34
Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) t
f
45
Face Detection t
f
49
Taking photos at night or in the dark
s
t mode > Night, Dawn, Firework
f
34
Flash options t
f
45
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t
f
46
Taking action photos
Continuous, Motion Capture t
f
56
Taking photos of text, insects, or
flowers
s
t mode > Close Up, Text
f
34
Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro (to take close-up t
photos)
f
47
White balance (to change the colour tone) t
f
54
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) t
f
46
EV (to adjust exposure) t
f
53
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright t
backgrounds)
f
53
Metering t
f
54
AEB (to take three photos of the same scene with t
different exposures)
f
56
Applying a different effect
Photo styles (to apply tones) t
f
57
Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or t
contrast)
f
58
Reducing camera shake
d
t mode
f
37
Connecting your camera to a t
computer
f
23
Viewing files by category in t
Smart Album
f
61
Deleting all files on the t
memory card
f
63
Viewing files as a slide show t
f
65
Viewing files on a TV t
f
72
Using a multimedia mode t
(listen to music, play videos
and view text files)
f
75
Adjusting sound and volume t
f
85
Adjusting the brightness of t
the display
f
85
Changing the display t
language
f
85
Setting the date and time t
f
86
Formatting the memory card t
f
86
Troubleshooting t
f
93
8
Contents
Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 34
Using the frame guide .......................................................... 35
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode .............................. 36
Using the DIS mode ............................................................ 37
Using the Program mode ..................................................... 37
Recording a video ............................................................... 38
Recording voice memos ................................................... 40
Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 40
Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 40
Shooting options ................................................................... 41
Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 42
Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 42
Selecting image quality ........................................................ 42
Using the timer .................................................................. 43
Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 45
Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 45
Using the flash .................................................................... 45
Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 46
Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 47
Using macro ....................................................................... 47
Using auto focus ................................................................. 47
Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 48
Using face detection ......................................................... 49
Detecting faces ................................................................... 49
Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 50
Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 50
Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 51
Using smart face recognition ................................................ 51
Basic functions ...................................................................... 10
Unpacking ......................................................................... 11
Camera layout ................................................................... 12
Icons ................................................................................. 14
Turning your camera on or off ........................................... 15
Selecting options ............................................................... 16
Setting the display and sound ........................................... 18
Changing the display type .................................................... 18
Setting the sound ................................................................ 18
Taking photos .................................................................... 19
Zooming ............................................................................. 20
Using the Photo Help Guide mode .................................... 21
Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 22
Installing programs ............................................................... 22
Transferring files to your PC .................................................. 23
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 24
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. 24
Using Samsung Converter ................................................... 26
Using Samsung Master ....................................................... 27
Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users) ............ 29
Transferring files to your computer ......................................... 29
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ............................. 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 30
Extended functions .............................................................. 32
Shooting modes ................................................................ 33
Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 33
Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 34
9
Contents
Adjusting brightness and colour ........................................ 53
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 53
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 53
Changing the metering option ............................................... 54
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................. 54
Using burst modes ............................................................ 56
Improving your photos ...................................................... 57
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 57
Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 57
Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 58
Playback/Editing ................................................................... 59
Playing back ...................................................................... 60
Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 60
Viewing photos ................................................................... 64
Playing a video .................................................................... 66
Playing voice memos ........................................................... 67
Editing a photo .................................................................. 68
Resizing photos .................................................................. 68
Rotating a photo .................................................................. 68
Applying photo styles ........................................................... 69
Defining your own RGB tone ................................................ 69
Correcting exposure problems ............................................. 70
Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 71
Viewing files on a TV ......................................................... 72
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 73
Multimedia .............................................................................. 74
Using Multimedia mode .................................................... 75
Using the Music mode ...................................................... 77
Playing music files ............................................................... 77
Using the Videos mode ..................................................... 79
Using the Text Viewer mode .............................................. 80
Multimedia mode settings menu ....................................... 81
Appendixes ............................................................................ 83
Camera settings menu ...................................................... 84
Accessing the settings menu ................................................ 84
Sound ................................................................................ 85
Display ............................................................................... 85
Settings .............................................................................. 86
Error messages ................................................................. 88
Camera maintenance ........................................................ 89
Cleaning your camera .......................................................... 89
About memory cards ........................................................... 90
About the battery ................................................................. 91
Before contacting a service centre .................................... 93
Camera specifications ....................................................... 95
Index ............................................................................... 100
Unpacking …………………………………… 11
Camera layout ……………………………… 12
Icons …………………………………………… 14
Turning your camera on or off …………… 15
Selecting options …………………………… 16
Setting the display and sound …………… 18
Changing the display type …………………… 18
Setting the sound ……………………………… 18
Taking photos ………………………………… 19
Zooming ……………………………………… 20
Using the Photo Help Guide mode ……… 21
Transferring files to your computer
(for Windows) ………………………………… 22
Installing programs …………………………… 22
Transferring files to your PC …………………… 23
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) 24
Transferring multimedia files to the camera 24
Using Samsung Converter …………………… 26
Using Samsung Master ……………………… 27
Transferring files to your computer
(for Mac users) ……………………………… 29
Transferring files to your computer …………… 29
Transferring multimedia files to the camera 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 30
Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to
and from your computer.
Basic functions
11
Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Strap Software CD-ROM
(User manual included)
Earphones
Quick Start Manual
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Optional accessories
Camera case
A/V cable
Memory cards
The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
Basic functions
12
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
Shutter button
Microphone
POWER button
AF-assist light/timer lamp
Flash
Multifuntion jack
Accepts the USB cable,
A/V cable, or earphone
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Speaker
Lens
Basic functions
13
Camera layout
Display
Zoom button
Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.t
Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode.t
Adjust volume in Playback mode or Multimedia mode.t
Mode button: Open the list of shooting modes
Icon Mode Description
S
Smart Auto
Take a photo by letting the camera select a
scene mode as it detects
a
Auto
Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal
settings
p
Program
Take a photo by setting options
d
DIS
Take a photo with options suitable for reducing
camera shake
h
Photo Help
Guide
Get shooting tips and practice shooting
s
Scene
Take a photo with options preset for a specific
scene
v
Movie
Record a video
u
Multimedia
Listen to MP3s, Play videos, and view text files
Button Description
m
Access options or menus.
Navigation
In Shooting mode
While setting
D
Change the display option
Move up
M
Change the macro option
Move down
F
Change the flash option
Move left
t
Change the timer option
Move right
o
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Playback
Enter Playback mode.
Function
Access options in Shooting mode.t
Delete files in Playback mode.t
Status lamp
Blinkingt : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer
or printer, or out of focus
Steadyt : When connecting to a computer or in focus
Basic functions
14
B. Icons on the right
Icon Description
Flash
Timer
Auto focus
Photo style
Face detection
Face tone
Face retouch
Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness,
saturation)
Voice muted
C. Icons on the left
Icon Description
Exposure value
White balance
ISO speed
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Frame rate
Metering option
Long time shutter
Burst type
Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
A. Information
Icon Description
Selected shooting mode
Zoom ratio
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Internal memory
Memory card inserted
t : Fully charged
t : Partially charged
t : Charging needed
Aperture and shutter speed
Voice memo
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Current date and time
A
B
C
Basic functions
15
Turning your camera on or off
Learn how to start your camera.
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode
immediately.
Press and hold [
P
] to mute camera sounds.
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
Basic functions
16
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.
E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode
In Shooting mode, press [
1
O
].
Press [
2
D
] or [
M
] to scroll to Program and then
press [
t
] or [
o
].
Press [
3
m
].
Functions
Sound
Display
Settings
EV
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
ACB
Exit
Change
Press [
4
D
] or [
M
] to scroll to Functions and then
press [
t
] or [
o
].
In Shooting mode, press [
1
m
].
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or
2
menu.
To move left or right, press [t
F
] or [
t
].
To move up or down, press [t
D
] or [
M
].
EV
Back Move
Press [
3
o
] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
Basic functions
17
Selecting options
Press [
5
D
] or [
M
] to scroll to White Balance and
then press [
t
] or [
o
].
EV
White Balance
ISO
Face Detection
Photo Size
Quality
ACB
Exit Back
Press [
6
F
] or [
t
] to scroll to a white balance option.
Daylight
Back Move
Press [
7
o
].
Basic functions
18
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 Beep Sound an option.
Option Description
Off
The camera does not emit any sounds
.
1/2/3
The camera emits sounds
.
Press [
3
m
] to return to the previous mode.
Changing the display type
Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode.
Press [
D
] repeatedly to change a display type.
Show all photographic
information.
Mode Description
Shooting
Display all information about shootingt
Hide information about shooting, except the t
available number of photos
Playback
Display all information about the current photot
Hide all information about the current filet
Display information about the current photo, except t
the shooting settings and captured date
Basic functions
19
Taking photos
Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.
In Shooting mode, press [
1
O
].
Select
2
Auto.
Smart Auto
Auto
Program
DIS
Photo Help Guide
This mode minimizes user settings for
quick, convenient shooting.
Align your subject in the frame.
3
Half-press [
4
Shutter] to focus.
A green frame means the subject in focus.t
Press [
5
Shutter] to take a photo.
See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.
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