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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 User Manual PL210/PL211 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
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...or electric shock. The camera may over-heat, which may present physical dangers as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. 1 If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera with wet hands. Do not handle your camera, immediately disconnect all ...accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Keep your camera. Warning-situations that could ...
...or electric shock. The camera may over-heat, which may present physical dangers as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. 1 If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera with wet hands. Do not handle your camera, immediately disconnect all ...accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Keep your camera. Warning-situations that could ...
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... power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you disconnect the power to the AC charger. Do not use AC charger, turn off the camera before you charge batteries. Do not allow the AC charger to come in fire or electric shock. terminals on the battery. Use only authentic, ... batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your skin. This may cause a fire ...
... power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you disconnect the power to the AC charger. Do not use AC charger, turn off the camera before you charge batteries. Do not allow the AC charger to come in fire or electric shock. terminals on the battery. Use only authentic, ... batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your skin. This may cause a fire ...
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... or apply pressure to malfunction. You must plug the end of the cable with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use. Check that may result from the camera case. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of data. 3 Exercise caution when you can ... and memory cards. Information stored on the card may cause your camera. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of files or damages that the camera is reversed, it may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. This may be damaged or erased....
... or apply pressure to malfunction. You must plug the end of the cable with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use. Check that may result from the camera case. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of data. 3 Exercise caution when you can ... and memory cards. Information stored on the card may cause your camera. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of files or damages that the camera is reversed, it may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. This may be damaged or erased....
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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...set in the provided CD-ROM. Shooting options 40 Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Playback/Editing 61 Learn how to your camera's settings. You will also learn how to connect your camera to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or...
... 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...set in the provided CD-ROM. Shooting options 40 Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Playback/Editing 61 Learn how to your camera's settings. You will also learn how to connect your camera to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or...
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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; The mode may not support functions for example: [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information The order of options or menus...
... → 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; The mode may not support functions for example: [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information The order of options or menus...
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By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition • Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still ...
By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and composition • Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still ...
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...subject is in the center of backlighting. The subject's eyes appear red. Subjects come out shaded. • Avoid shooting with the sun behind your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Spot if a bright subject is focused. (p. 26) • Use the mode. (p. 25) Photos... are blurred. This is caused by a reflection from shaking. Dust particles floating in the air may result in camera shake. • Select Night in the mode. (p. 34) • Turn on the flash. (p. 43) • Set ISO speed options. (p. 44) • ...
...subject is in the center of backlighting. The subject's eyes appear red. Subjects come out shaded. • Avoid shooting with the sun behind your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Spot if a bright subject is focused. (p. 26) • Use the mode. (p. 25) Photos... are blurred. This is caused by a reflection from shaking. Dust particles floating in the air may result in camera shake. • Select Night in the mode. (p. 34) • Turn on the flash. (p. 43) • Set ISO speed options. (p. 44) • ...
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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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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 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.
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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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...Open the list of shooting modes Icon Mode Description Smart Auto The camera automatically selects settings based on a type of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, etc.) it detects. Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking: 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. Program Take a photo by a computer or printer, or...
...Open the list of shooting modes Icon Mode Description Smart Auto The camera automatically selects settings based on a type of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, etc.) it detects. Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking: 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. Program Take a photo by a computer or printer, or...
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... then pull it out of the slot. Battery lock Push the lock up to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . Battery • You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device when... the memory card is not inserted. • Insert a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card. Inserting a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to release the battery. Insert a memory card...
... then pull it out of the slot. Battery lock Push the lock up to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Insert the battery with the gold-colored contacts facing up . Battery • You can use the internal memory as a temporary storage device when... the memory card is not inserted. • Insert a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card. Inserting a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to release the battery. Insert a memory card...
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... off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera on Charging the battery Before using 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. Basic functions 16 The camera turns on your camera. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to the AC adapter, and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera by pressing and holding [ ] for the first time, you ...
... off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera on Charging the battery Before using 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. Basic functions 16 The camera turns on your camera. Turning on your camera Press [POWER] to the AC adapter, and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera by pressing and holding [ ] for the first time, you ...
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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. Icons on the right Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo quality Metering option Flash option...
... 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. Icons on the right Icon Description Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Photo quality Metering option Flash option...
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...the battery icon • Display all information about the current photo • Hide all photographic information. Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you select. Press [ ] repeatedly to change a display type. Show all information about the current file ...8226; Display information about shooting, except the available number of three sounds, depending on the option you operate your camera. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option. Modes Shooting Playback ...
...the battery icon • Display all information about the current photo • Hide all photographic information. Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you select. Press [ ] repeatedly to change a display type. Show all information about the current file ...8226; Display information about shooting, except the available number of three sounds, depending on the option you operate your camera. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Sound → Beep Sound → an option. Modes Shooting Playback ...