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Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index User Manual SL820 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index User Manual SL820 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
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... information Safety warnings Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not use your camera with care tUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Handle and dispose of batteries in heating devices, such as the camera or its accessories. tNever place batteries or cameras on...
... information Safety warnings Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not use your camera with care tUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Handle and dispose of batteries in heating devices, such as the camera or its accessories. tNever place batteries or cameras on...
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Installed batteries may not be covered by a computer. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can cause memory cards to improper use may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with metal objects, as this can cause permanent damage to temporary or permanent battery damage. tRemove the batteries from your camera when storing it on beaches or in other cameras or by your warranty. tDo...
Installed batteries may not be covered by a computer. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can cause memory cards to improper use may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with metal objects, as this can cause permanent damage to temporary or permanent battery damage. tRemove the batteries from your camera when storing it on beaches or in other cameras or by your warranty. tDo...
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... lens to direct sunlight, as this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before use . Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
... lens to direct sunlight, as this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before use . Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
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... of HDMI Licencing LLC. Organization of the Microsoft Corporation. Shooting options 34 Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. tHDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are registered trademarks of the user manual Basic functions...
... of HDMI Licencing LLC. Organization of the Microsoft Corporation. Shooting options 34 Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. tHDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are registered trademarks of the user manual Basic functions...
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for example: Select Functions White Balance (represents select Functions, and then White Balance). * Annotation Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons; The s mode may not support functions 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 all scenes. Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Auto Program DUAL IS...
for example: Select Functions White Balance (represents select Functions, and then White Balance). * Annotation Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons; The s mode may not support functions 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 all scenes. Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Auto Program DUAL IS...
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Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Subject, background, and composition tSubject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life tBackground: the objects around the subject tComposition: the combination of light that enters your photos will be darker or lighter. By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down tPress [Shutter]: press the ...
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Subject, background, and composition tSubject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life tBackground: the objects around the subject tComposition: the combination of light that enters your photos will be darker or lighter. By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down tPress [Shutter]: press the ...
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Quick reference Taking photos of people t s mode > Portrait, Children f 27 t b mode f 29 t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 38 t Face Detection f 42 Taking photos at night or in the dark t s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 27 t Flash options f 38 t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 39 Taking action photos t Continuous, Motion Capture f 48 Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers t s mode > Close Up, Text f 27 t Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos) f 40 t White balance (to change the color tone) f 46 Adjusting the exposure (...
Quick reference Taking photos of people t s mode > Portrait, Children f 27 t b mode f 29 t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 38 t Face Detection f 42 Taking photos at night or in the dark t s mode > Night, Dawn, Firework f 27 t Flash options f 38 t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 39 Taking action photos t Continuous, Motion Capture f 48 Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers t s mode > Close Up, Text f 27 t Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos) f 40 t White balance (to change the color tone) f 46 Adjusting the exposure (...
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Contents 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 Reducing camera shake (OIS 21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 22 Tips for getting a clearer photo 23 Extended functions 25 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 ...
Contents 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 Reducing camera shake (OIS 21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 22 Tips for getting a clearer photo 23 Extended functions 25 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 ...
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Contents Playback/Editing 51 Playing back 52 Starting Playback mode 52 Viewing photos 56 Playing a video 57 Playing voice memos 58 Editing a photo 59 Resizing photos 59 Rotating a photo 59 Applying photo styles 60 Defining your own RGB tone 60 Correcting exposure problems 61 Creating a print order (DPOF 62 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV 63 Transferring files to your computer 65 For Windows users 65 For Mac users 70 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge 71 Appendixes 72 Camera settings menu 73 Accessing the settings menu 73 Sound 74 Display 74...
Contents Playback/Editing 51 Playing back 52 Starting Playback mode 52 Viewing photos 56 Playing a video 57 Playing voice memos 58 Editing a photo 59 Resizing photos 59 Rotating a photo 59 Applying photo styles 60 Defining your own RGB tone 60 Correcting exposure problems 61 Creating a print order (DPOF 62 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV 63 Transferring files to your computer 65 For Windows users 65 For Mac users 70 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge 71 Appendixes 72 Camera settings menu 73 Accessing the settings menu 73 Sound 74 Display 74...
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Basic functions Learn about 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 Reducing camera shake (OIS 21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 22 Tips for shooting. Unpacking 11 Camera layout 12 Icons 14 Turning your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 23
Basic functions Learn about 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 Reducing camera shake (OIS 21 Using the Photo Help Guide mode 22 Tips for shooting. Unpacking 11 Camera layout 12 Icons 14 Turning your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 23
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00162A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001221) Strap (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) Software CD-ROM (User manual included) (AD46-00243B) Camera case Sold as a set HDMI cradle manual (AD68-03751A) Memory cards Remote control (AD59-00164A) A/V cable (AD39-00163A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-03680B) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Cradle (for charging the battery and connecting your camera to an HDTV or PC) (AD61-04147A) HDMI cable (...
Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00162A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001221) Strap (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) Software CD-ROM (User manual included) (AD46-00243B) Camera case Sold as a set HDMI cradle manual (AD68-03751A) Memory cards Remote control (AD59-00164A) A/V cable (AD39-00163A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-03680B) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Cradle (for charging the battery and connecting your camera to an HDTV or PC) (AD61-04147A) HDMI cable (...
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POWER button Shutter button Flash Lens Speaker Microphone Remote control sensor AF-assist light/timer lamp Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 12 USB and A/V port Tripod mount Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
POWER button Shutter button Flash Lens Speaker Microphone Remote control sensor AF-assist light/timer lamp Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 12 USB and A/V port Tripod mount Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.
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t Adjust volume in Shooting mode. Camera layout Display Zoom button t Zoom in or out in Playback mode. Playback Function Enter Playback mode. t Access options in Playback mode. Navigation In Shooting mode D Change the display option M Change the macro option F Change the flash option t Change the timer option While setting Move up Move down Move left Move right o Confirm the highlighted option or menu. Mode dial Icon Mode a Auto p Program d DUAL IS h Photo Help Guide b Beauty Shot s Scene v Movie S Smart Auto Description Take a photo quickly and ...
t Adjust volume in Shooting mode. Camera layout Display Zoom button t Zoom in or out in Playback mode. Playback Function Enter Playback mode. t Access options in Playback mode. Navigation In Shooting mode D Change the display option M Change the macro option F Change the flash option t Change the timer option While setting Move up Move down Move left Move right o Confirm the highlighted option or menu. Mode dial Icon Mode a Auto p Program d DUAL IS h Photo Help Guide b Beauty Shot s Scene v Movie S Smart Auto Description Take a photo quickly and ...
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A A. Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode B Zoom ratio Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory C 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 Basic functions 14 B. Icons on the right Icon Description Flash Timer Auto focus Photo style Face detection Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Face tone Face retouch Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) Voice muted C. Icons on the left Icon ...
A A. Information Icon Description Selected shooting mode B Zoom ratio Available number of photos Available recording time Internal memory C 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 Basic functions 14 B. Icons on the right Icon Description Flash Timer Auto focus Photo style Face detection Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Face tone Face retouch Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, saturation) Voice muted C. Icons on the left Icon ...
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Press [POWER] to mute camera sounds. Press and hold [P] to turn your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on your camera. Turning your camera on or off . Turning on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Basic functions 15
Press [POWER] to mute camera sounds. Press and hold [P] to turn your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on your camera. Turning your camera on or off . Turning on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Basic functions 15
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t To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the previous menu. t To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. Going back to the previous menu Press [m] again to go back to p. 2 Press [m]. EV Back Move 3 Press [o] to Shooting mode. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Change Basic functions 16 You can select options by pressing [f] but some options are not available. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to ...
t To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to the previous menu. t To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. Going back to the previous menu Press [m] again to go back to p. 2 Press [m]. EV Back Move 3 Press [o] to Shooting mode. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Change Basic functions 16 You can select options by pressing [f] but some options are not available. 1 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 2 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to ...
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EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Exit Back 5 Press [F] or [t] to scroll to White Balance and then press [t] or [o]. Selecting options 3 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to a white balance option. Daylight Back Move 6 Press [o]. Basic functions 17
EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Exit Back 5 Press [F] or [t] to scroll to White Balance and then press [t] or [o]. Selecting options 3 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [D] or [M] to scroll to a white balance option. Daylight Back Move 6 Press [o]. Basic functions 17
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Press [D] repeatedly to the previous mode. Show all information about the current file t Display information about the current file, except the shooting settings and captured date Basic functions 18 Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your preferences. Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds. 3 Press [m] to return to change the basic settings for Shooting or Playback mode. Mode Shooting Playback Description t Display all information about shooting ...
Press [D] repeatedly to the previous mode. Show all information about the current file t Display information about the current file, except the shooting settings and captured date Basic functions 18 Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your preferences. Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. 1/2/3 The camera emits sounds. 3 Press [m] to return to change the basic settings for Shooting or Playback mode. Mode Shooting Playback Description t Display all information about shooting ...
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Basic functions 19 See page 23 for tips to focus. Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the frame. 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. t A green frame means the subject in focus. 2 Align your subject in the Auto mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to a. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to get clearer photos.
Basic functions 19 See page 23 for tips to focus. Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the frame. 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. t A green frame means the subject in focus. 2 Align your subject in the Auto mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to a. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to get clearer photos.