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User Manual PL210/PL211 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index
User Manual PL210/PL211 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index
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... temperatures can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. 1 If you use the flash in ...electric shock or damage to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of small children and animals. If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera's internal components.
... temperatures can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. 1 If you use the flash in ...electric shock or damage to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of small children and animals. If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera's internal components.
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...so may result in fire or electric shock. This may burn your skin. Do not allow the AC charger to explode, damage your camera when storing it fires. This may cause a fire or electric shock. 2 terminals on the battery. Health and safety ..., plug, or loose outlet when you disconnect the power to your camera. Disconnect chargers from your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may cause a fire or personal injuries. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Unauthorized batteries, chargers...
...so may result in fire or electric shock. This may burn your skin. Do not allow the AC charger to explode, damage your camera when storing it fires. This may cause a fire or electric shock. 2 terminals on the battery. Health and safety ..., plug, or loose outlet when you disconnect the power to your camera. Disconnect chargers from your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may cause a fire or personal injuries. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Unauthorized batteries, chargers...
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... Keep cards with the indicator light (▲) into your camera to the camera. If the cable is reversed, it may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. Health and safety information Do not force the camera's parts or apply pressure to malfunction. If you force the... manufacturer is operating properly before use. This may be damaged or erased. Check that the camera is not responsible for any loss of the cable with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. Never use . You must plug the end ...
... Keep cards with the indicator light (▲) into your camera to the camera. If the cable is reversed, it may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. Health and safety information Do not force the camera's parts or apply pressure to malfunction. If you force the... manufacturer is operating properly before use. This may be damaged or erased. Check that the camera is not responsible for any loss of the cable with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card. Never use . You must plug the end ...
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... and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of the user manual... Basic functions 11 Learn about the options you can set in the provided CD-ROM. Playback/Editing 61 Learn how to your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Organization of this manual without prior permission. • For Open Source License information, refer ...
... and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of the user manual... Basic functions 11 Learn about the options you can set in the provided CD-ROM. Playback/Editing 61 Learn how to your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Organization of this manual without prior permission. • For Open Source License information, refer ...
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... → White Balance represents select Shooting, and then select White Balance. * Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [] Camera buttons;
... → White Balance represents select Shooting, and then select White Balance. * Annotation Abbreviations used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [] Camera buttons;
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Background Subject Composition Normal exposure 6 Overexposure (too bright) By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Exposure (Brightness) The amount of a subject and background. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: press the ...
Background Subject Composition Normal exposure 6 Overexposure (too bright) By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Exposure (Brightness) The amount of a subject and background. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter • Half-press [Shutter]: press the ...
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... from shaking. Dust particles floating in the air may be caused by taking photos in more light, the shutter speed slows. This may result in camera shake. • Select Night in the mode. (p. 34) • Turn on the flash. (p. 43) • Set ISO speed options. (p. 44) • Use a tripod ... is focused. (p. 26) • Use the mode. (p. 25) Photos are blurred. Subjects come out shaded. • Avoid shooting with the sun behind your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 43) • If the photo has already been taken, select Red...
... from shaking. Dust particles floating in the air may be caused by taking photos in more light, the shutter speed slows. This may result in camera shake. • Select Night in the mode. (p. 34) • Turn on the flash. (p. 43) • Set ISO speed options. (p. 44) • Use a tripod ... is focused. (p. 26) • Use the mode. (p. 25) Photos are blurred. Subjects come out shaded. • Avoid shooting with the sun behind your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 43) • If the photo has already been taken, select Red...
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... Magic Frame 31 • Smart filter effects 57 • Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or contrast) 60 Reducing camera shake • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 25 • mode 34 • Viewing files by category in Smart Album 64 ...card 66 • Viewing files as a slide show 67 • Viewing files on a TV 75 • Connecting your camera to a computer 76 • Adjusting sound and volume 85 • Adjusting the brightness of the display 85 • ...
... Magic Frame 31 • Smart filter effects 57 • Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or contrast) 60 Reducing camera shake • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 25 • mode 34 • Viewing files by category in Smart Album 64 ...card 66 • Viewing files as a slide show 67 • Viewing files on a TV 75 • Connecting your camera to a computer 76 • Adjusting sound and volume 85 • Adjusting the brightness of the display 85 • ...
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... 18 Selecting options 19 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type 21 Setting the sound 21 Taking photos 22 Zooming 23 Reducing camera shake (OIS 25 Tips for getting a clearer photo 26 Extended functions 28 Shooting modes 29 Using the Smart Auto mode 29 Using the Scene mode... 41 Using the timer 42 Shooting in the dark 43 Preventing red-eye 43 Using the flash 43 Adjusting the ISO speed 44 Changing the camera's focus 45 Using macro 45 Using auto focus 45 Using tracking auto focus 46 Adjusting the focus area 47 Using face detection 48 Detecting faces...
... 18 Selecting options 19 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type 21 Setting the sound 21 Taking photos 22 Zooming 23 Reducing camera shake (OIS 25 Tips for getting a clearer photo 26 Extended functions 28 Shooting modes 29 Using the Smart Auto mode 29 Using the Scene mode... 41 Using the timer 42 Shooting in the dark 43 Preventing red-eye 43 Using the flash 43 Adjusting the ISO speed 44 Changing the camera's focus 45 Using macro 45 Using auto focus 45 Using tracking auto focus 46 Adjusting the focus area 47 Using face detection 48 Detecting faces...
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...75 Transferring files to your Windows computer 76 Transferring files using Intelli-studio 77 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 79 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 80 Transferring files to your Mac computer 81 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ............. 82 Settings 83 Camera settings menu 84 Accessing the settings menu 84 Sound 85 Display 85 Settings 86 Appendixes 89 Error messages 90 Camera maintenance 91 Cleaning your camera 91 Using or storing the camera 92 About memory cards 93 About the...
...75 Transferring files to your Windows computer 76 Transferring files using Intelli-studio 77 Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk 79 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 80 Transferring files to your Mac computer 81 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ............. 82 Settings 83 Camera settings menu 84 Accessing the settings menu 84 Sound 85 Display 85 Settings 86 Appendixes 89 Error messages 90 Camera maintenance 91 Cleaning your camera 91 Using or storing the camera 92 About memory cards 93 About the...
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Basic functions Learn about your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting options 19 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type 21 Setting the sound 21 Taking photos 22 Zooming 23 Reducing camera shake (OIS 25 Tips for shooting. Unpacking 12 Camera layout 13 Inserting the battery and memory card 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on ......... 16 Charging the battery 16 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 26
Basic functions Learn about your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting options 19 Setting the display and sound 21 Changing the display type 21 Setting the sound 21 Taking photos 22 Zooming 23 Reducing camera shake (OIS 25 Tips for shooting. Unpacking 12 Camera layout 13 Inserting the battery and memory card 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on ......... 16 Charging the battery 16 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 26
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Camera case Memory card/ Memory card adapter Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items. A/V cable Battery charger Basic functions 12
Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Camera case Memory card/ Memory card adapter Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual The illustrations may differ from your actual items. A/V cable Battery charger Basic functions 12
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Shutter button POWER button Flash Zoom button • Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. • Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode. • Adjust volume in Playback mode. Speaker Microphone AF-assist light/timer lamp Lens Basic functions 13 Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
Shutter button POWER button Flash Zoom button • Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. • Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails in Playback mode. • Adjust volume in Playback mode. Speaker Microphone AF-assist light/timer lamp Lens Basic functions 13 Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
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... Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is connecting to a computer or in Playback mode Basic functions 14 Program Take a photo by a computer or printer, or out of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, ... list of shooting modes Icon Mode Description Smart Auto The camera automatically selects settings based on a type of focus • Steady: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by setting options DUAL IS Scene The camera activates options that reduce camera shake. Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene (Landscape...
... Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is connecting to a computer or in Playback mode Basic functions 14 Program Take a photo by a computer or printer, or out of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, ... list of shooting modes Icon Mode Description Smart Auto The camera automatically selects settings based on a type of focus • Steady: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by setting options DUAL IS Scene The camera activates options that reduce camera shake. Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene (Landscape...
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Battery lock Push the lock up to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Insert a memory card with the Samsung logo facing up . Inserting a memory card in the correct direction. Basic functions 15 Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . ... memory card Learn to release the battery. Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Battery • You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device when the memory...
Battery lock Push the lock up to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Insert a memory card with the Samsung logo facing up . Inserting a memory card in the correct direction. Basic functions 15 Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . ... memory card Learn to release the battery. Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Push the card gently until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Battery • You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device when the memory...
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...first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ ]. Basic functions 16 Attach the USB cable to turn on and accesses Playback mode immediately. The camera turns on the camera for about 5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds. Indicator light • Red: Charging ...• Green: Fully charged When you must charge the battery. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to the AC...
...first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ ]. Basic functions 16 Attach the USB cable to turn on and accesses Playback mode immediately. The camera turns on the camera for about 5 seconds, the camera does not emit any camera sounds. Indicator light • Red: Charging ...• Green: Fully charged When you must charge the battery. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to the AC...
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Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. 1 Press [ ]. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ]. 6 Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press [ ] or [ ]. 7 Press...
Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. 1 Press [ ]. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. 2 Press [ ] to select Language and press [ ] or [ ]. 6 Press [ ] or [ ] to select Date/Time Set and press [ ] or [ ]. 7 Press...
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... Available recording time Internal memory Memory card inserted • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Charging needed Voice memo (On) Icon Description Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Current date and time B. A B C A.
... Available recording time Internal memory Memory card inserted • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Charging needed Voice memo (On) Icon Description Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom ratio Current date and time B. A B C A.
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... information about shooting • Hide information about shooting, except the available number of three sounds, depending on the option you operate your camera emits a specified sound when you select. Changing the display type Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode. Press [ ] ...repeatedly to change a display type. Options Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits one of photos (or available recording time) and the battery icon • Display all information about the current...
... information about shooting • Hide information about shooting, except the available number of three sounds, depending on the option you operate your camera emits a specified sound when you select. Changing the display type Select a display type for Shooting or Playback mode. Press [ ] ...repeatedly to change a display type. Options Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits one of photos (or available recording time) and the battery icon • Display all information about the current...