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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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... or serious injury if swallowed. tNever dispose of your subject's eyes can cause serious damage. Health and safety information Always comply with care tUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in close to people or animals. Incompatible batteries and...
... or serious injury if swallowed. tNever dispose of your subject's eyes can cause serious damage. Health and safety information Always comply with care tUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in close to people or animals. Incompatible batteries and...
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Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera's compartments, slots, or access points. tAvoid using it for an extended period of your camera from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can cause memory cards to malfunction. tDo not insert foreign objects into any of your camera's internal components. tPrevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can reduce the charging capacity of...
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera's compartments, slots, or access points. tAvoid using it for an extended period of your camera from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can cause memory cards to malfunction. tDo not insert foreign objects into any of your camera's internal components. tPrevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can reduce the charging capacity of...
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... purpose. Ensure maximum battery and charger life tOvercharging batteries may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your camera. Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may shorten battery life. Protect your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Exercise caution when using the camera...
... purpose. Ensure maximum battery and charger life tOvercharging batteries may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your camera. Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may shorten battery life. Protect your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth. Exercise caution when using the camera...
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...;cations or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. 4 ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Copyright information tMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under licence. Organization of...
...;cations or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to settings, error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. 4 ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Copyright information tMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under licence. Organization of...
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for all scenes. e.g.) Available in the Program, DUAL IS, and Movie modes Abbreviations used 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; Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Auto Program DUAL IS Photo Help Guide Beauty Shot Scene Movie Smart Auto Indication a p d h b s v S Icons used in this manual ...
for all scenes. e.g.) Available in the Program, DUAL IS, and Movie modes Abbreviations used 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; Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Auto Program DUAL IS Photo Help Guide Beauty Shot Scene Movie Smart Auto Indication a p d h b s v S Icons used in this manual ...
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By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. 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. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down tPress [Shutter]: press the ...
By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. 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. 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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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 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.
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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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Camera layout Display Zoom button t Zoom in or out in Playback mode. t Zoom in on part of focus t Steady: When connecting to hide facial imperfections Take a photo with options preset for reducing camera shake Get shooting tips and practice shooting Take a photo of a person with options to a computer or in Playback mode. t Adjust volume in Shooting mode. Status lamp t Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by letting the camera select a scene mode as thumbnails in focus Button m Description Access options or menus. Playback Function Enter Playback ...
Camera layout Display Zoom button t Zoom in or out in Playback mode. t Zoom in on part of focus t Steady: When connecting to hide facial imperfections Take a photo with options preset for reducing camera shake Get shooting tips and practice shooting Take a photo of a person with options to a computer or in Playback mode. t Adjust volume in Shooting mode. Status lamp t Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by letting the camera select a scene mode as thumbnails in focus Button m Description Access options or menus. Playback Function Enter Playback ...
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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 left Icon Description Exposure value White balance ISO speed Photo resolution Video resolution Photo quality Frame rate Metering option Long time shutter Burst type A A. Icons on the right Icon Description Flash Timer Auto ...
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 left Icon Description Exposure value White balance ISO speed Photo resolution Video resolution Photo quality Frame rate Metering option Long time shutter Burst type A A. Icons on the right Icon Description Flash Timer Auto ...
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Basic functions 15 Press and hold [P] to turn your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on or off . Turning on your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Press [POWER] to mute camera sounds. Turning your camera on and accesses Playback mode immediately.
Basic functions 15 Press and hold [P] to turn your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on or off . Turning on your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Press [POWER] to mute camera sounds. Turning your camera on and accesses Playback mode immediately.
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Selecting options You can also access shooting options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]). t To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. Going back to the previous menu Press [m] again to go back to confirm the highlighted option or menu. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Change Basic functions 16 t To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. EV Back Move 3 Press [o] to the previous menu. E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to ...
Selecting options You can also access shooting options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]). t To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. Going back to the previous menu Press [m] again to go back to confirm the highlighted option or menu. Functions Sound Display Settings Exit EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Change Basic functions 16 t To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. EV Back Move 3 Press [o] to the previous menu. E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial 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]. Daylight Back Move 6 Press [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. 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]. Daylight Back Move 6 Press [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. Basic functions 17
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Press [D] repeatedly to change the basic settings for Shooting or Playback mode. Mode Shooting Playback Description t Display all information about shooting t Hide information about shooting, except the available number of display for the display and sound according to your camera. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select Sound Beep Sound an option. Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your preferences. Changing the display type Select a style of photos t Display all information about the current ...
Press [D] repeatedly to change the basic settings for Shooting or Playback mode. Mode Shooting Playback Description t Display all information about shooting t Hide information about shooting, except the available number of display for the display and sound according to your camera. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. 2 Select Sound Beep Sound an option. Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your preferences. Changing the display type Select a style of photos t Display all information about the current ...
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Taking photos Learn basic actions to take a photo. See page 23 for tips to focus. Basic functions 19 t A green frame means the subject in focus. 2 Align your subject in the frame. 4 Press [Shutter] to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to a. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to get clearer photos.
Taking photos Learn basic actions to take a photo. See page 23 for tips to focus. Basic functions 19 t A green frame means the subject in focus. 2 Align your subject in the frame. 4 Press [Shutter] to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to a. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to get clearer photos.