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User Manual TL500 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index
User Manual TL500 This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Ä Click a topic Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index
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... Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of batteries and chargers with care tUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Handle and dispose of your camera. tNever dispose of small children and animals. Keep your camera away from small children and...
... Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of batteries and chargers with care tUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Handle and dispose of your camera. tNever dispose of small children and animals. Keep your camera away from small children and...
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Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. tProtect your camera from sand and dirt when using the camera immediately and consult a doctor. 2 Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can cause permanent damage to your camera's internal components. tDo not swing your camera by your warranty. tProtect your camera from your camera when storing it on the outside of time. This may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. If you ...
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. tProtect your camera from sand and dirt when using the camera immediately and consult a doctor. 2 Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries and memory cards can cause permanent damage to your camera's internal components. tDo not swing your camera by your warranty. tProtect your camera from your camera when storing it on the outside of time. This may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. If you ...
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... the memory card. Also, this may cause the camera to malfunction. Clean your camera. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. tPrevent memory cards from making contact with your camera's lens...
... the memory card. Also, this may cause the camera to malfunction. Clean your camera. Doing so may cause a fire or electric shock. Use only Samsung-approved accessories Using incompatible accessories may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction. tPrevent memory cards from making contact with your camera's lens...
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After charging is finished, disconnect the cable from unqualified service is operating properly before use . Health and safety information Important usage information Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera. tOver time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before using the camera in use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that results from your camera Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. tDisconnect chargers from power...
After charging is finished, disconnect the cable from unqualified service is operating properly before use . Health and safety information Important usage information Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera. tOver time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before using the camera in use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that results from your camera Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. tDisconnect chargers from power...
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Shooting options 46 Learn about your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV. Also, learn how to connect your camera to the "OpenSourceInfo.pdf" in Shooting mode. tFor Open Source License information, refer to your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Organization of the user manual Basic functions 13 Learn about the options you can set in the provided CD-ROM. Extended functions 32 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Playback/Editing 75 Learn how to record ...
Shooting options 46 Learn about your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV. Also, learn how to connect your camera to the "OpenSourceInfo.pdf" in Shooting mode. tFor Open Source License information, refer to your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Organization of the user manual Basic functions 13 Learn about the options you can set in the provided CD-ROM. Extended functions 32 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and edit photos or videos. Playback/Editing 75 Learn how to record ...
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The s mode may not support functions for example: Select a White Balance (represents select a, and then White Balance). * Annotation Abbreviations used in the corresponding modes. for all scenes. 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 Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual DUAL IS Scene Movie Indication t p A S M d s v Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function ...
The s mode may not support functions for example: Select a White Balance (represents select a, and then White Balance). * Annotation Abbreviations used in the corresponding modes. for all scenes. 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 Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual DUAL IS Scene Movie Indication t p A S M d s v Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function ...
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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. By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down tPress [Shutter]: press the ...
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. By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down tPress [Shutter]: press the ...
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This is caused by setting shooting options. t Select Night in the s mode. (p. 35) t Turn on the flash. (p. 52) t Set ISO speed options. (p. 55) t Use a tripod to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 66) 8 When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may be captured in . (p. 52) t Adjust the exposure. (p. 65) t Set the metering option to prevent your camera from the camera flash. t Select Backlight in the s mode. (p. 35) t Set the flash option to Fill in...
This is caused by setting shooting options. t Select Night in the s mode. (p. 35) t Turn on the flash. (p. 52) t Set ISO speed options. (p. 55) t Use a tripod to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 66) 8 When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may be captured in . (p. 52) t Adjust the exposure. (p. 65) t Set the metering option to prevent your camera from the camera flash. t Select Backlight in the s mode. (p. 35) t Set the flash option to Fill in...
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Quick reference Taking photos of people t s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 35 t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 52 t Face Detection f 60 Taking photos at night or in the dark t s mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 35 t Flash options f 52 t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 55 Taking action photos t S mode f 50 t Continuous f 50 Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers t s mode > Close Up, Text f 35 t Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up photos) f 56 t White Balance (to change the color tone) f 67 Adjusting the ...
Quick reference Taking photos of people t s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 35 t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 52 t Face Detection f 60 Taking photos at night or in the dark t s mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 35 t Flash options f 52 t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 55 Taking action photos t S mode f 50 t Continuous f 50 Taking photos of text, insects, or flowers t s mode > Close Up, Text f 35 t Macro, Auto Macro, Manual Focus (to take close-up photos) f 56 t White Balance (to change the color tone) f 67 Adjusting the ...
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Contents Basic functions 13 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Using the screen 18 Attaching a strap 18 Attaching a lens cap 19 Inserting the battery and memory card 20 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 21 Charging the battery 21 Turning on your camera 21 Performing the initial setup 22 Learning icons 23 Selecting options 24 Setting the display and sound 26 Changing the information displayed 26 Setting the sound 26 Taking photos 27 Zooming 28 Reducing camera shake (OIS 29 Tips for getting a clearer photo 30 Extended functions 32 Using the Smart Auto mode 33 ...
Contents Basic functions 13 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Using the screen 18 Attaching a strap 18 Attaching a lens cap 19 Inserting the battery and memory card 20 Charging the battery and turning your camera on 21 Charging the battery 21 Turning on your camera 21 Performing the initial setup 22 Learning icons 23 Selecting options 24 Setting the display and sound 26 Changing the information displayed 26 Setting the sound 26 Taking photos 27 Zooming 28 Reducing camera shake (OIS 29 Tips for getting a clearer photo 30 Extended functions 32 Using the Smart Auto mode 33 ...
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Contents Shooting options 46 Selecting a resolution and quality 47 Selecting a resolution 47 Selecting image quality 48 Using the timer 49 Using burst modes 50 Taking continuous photos 50 Taking bracketed photos 51 Shooting in the dark 52 Preventing red-eye 52 Using the flash 52 Adjusting the ISO speed 55 Changing the camera's focus 56 Using macro 56 Using auto focus 56 Using selection focus 57 Using tracking auto focus 58 Adjusting the focus area 59 Using face detection 60 Detecting faces 60 Taking a self-portrait shot 61 Taking a smile shot 61 Detecting eye ...
Contents Shooting options 46 Selecting a resolution and quality 47 Selecting a resolution 47 Selecting image quality 48 Using the timer 49 Using burst modes 50 Taking continuous photos 50 Taking bracketed photos 51 Shooting in the dark 52 Preventing red-eye 52 Using the flash 52 Adjusting the ISO speed 55 Changing the camera's focus 56 Using macro 56 Using auto focus 56 Using selection focus 57 Using tracking auto focus 58 Adjusting the focus area 59 Using face detection 60 Detecting faces 60 Taking a self-portrait shot 61 Taking a smile shot 61 Detecting eye ...
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... 94 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 95 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac 96 Using Samsung RAW Converter 97 Installing Samsung RAW Converter 97 Opening Samsung RAW Converter 97 Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface 98 Editing RAW format files 99 Saving RAW files as JPEG/TIFF formats 100...
... 94 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 95 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac 96 Using Samsung RAW Converter 97 Installing Samsung RAW Converter 97 Opening Samsung RAW Converter 97 Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface 98 Editing RAW format files 99 Saving RAW files as JPEG/TIFF formats 100...
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Basic functions Learn about your camera 21 Performing the initial setup 22 Learning icons 23 Selecting options 24 Setting the display and sound 26 Changing the information displayed 26 Setting the sound 26 Taking photos 27 Zooming 28 Reducing camera shake (OIS 29 Tips for shooting. Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Using the screen 18 Attaching a strap 18 Attaching a lens cap 19 Inserting the battery and memory card 20 Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 21 Charging the battery 21 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a ...
Basic functions Learn about your camera 21 Performing the initial setup 22 Learning icons 23 Selecting options 24 Setting the display and sound 26 Changing the information displayed 26 Setting the sound 26 Taking photos 27 Zooming 28 Reducing camera shake (OIS 29 Tips for shooting. Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Using the screen 18 Attaching a strap 18 Attaching a lens cap 19 Inserting the battery and memory card 20 Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 21 Charging the battery 21 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a ...
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00165A) Camera case Software CD-ROM (User Manual included) (AD46-00335A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-04860A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001226) Strap (AD63-04468A) A/V cable (AD39-00146A) Lens cap/Lens cap strap (AD97-19036A)/(AD63-02591A) Remote control (AD59-00164A) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Basic functions 14 Conversion lens (AD97-18678A) HDMI cable (AD39-00179A) Memory card Flash (AD97-18489A)/ (AD81-08615A) Battery charger (...
Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00165A) Camera case Software CD-ROM (User Manual included) (AD46-00335A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-04860A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001226) Strap (AD63-04468A) A/V cable (AD39-00146A) Lens cap/Lens cap strap (AD97-19036A)/(AD63-02591A) Remote control (AD59-00164A) The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Basic functions 14 Conversion lens (AD97-18678A) HDMI cable (AD39-00179A) Memory card Flash (AD97-18489A)/ (AD81-08615A) Battery charger (...
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Drive mode dial (p. 17) Mode dial (p. 17) Shutter button Microphone Remote control sensor POWER button Flash Eyelet for camera strap Lens AF-assist light/Timer lamp EV dial HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Basic functions 15 Camera ring Remove the ring and mount an optional conversion lens 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.
Drive mode dial (p. 17) Mode dial (p. 17) Shutter button Microphone Remote control sensor POWER button Flash Eyelet for camera strap Lens AF-assist light/Timer lamp EV dial HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Basic functions 15 Camera ring Remove the ring and mount an optional conversion lens 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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m Access options or menus. o Confirm the highlighted option or menu. t Adjust aperture value in Shooting mode. t Access options in Shooting mode. t Delete files in Playback mode. t Scroll through files in Playback mode. t Protect the displayed file in Shooting mode. Basic functions 16 Playback Function Enter Playback mode. Start recording a video. Metering Change the metering option. (See this left Move right When rotating: t Scroll to an option or menu. Camera layout Accessory shoe Flash release Status lamp t Blinking: ...
m Access options or menus. o Confirm the highlighted option or menu. t Adjust aperture value in Shooting mode. t Access options in Shooting mode. t Delete files in Playback mode. t Scroll through files in Playback mode. t Protect the displayed file in Shooting mode. Basic functions 16 Playback Function Enter Playback mode. Start recording a video. Metering Change the metering option. (See this left Move right When rotating: t Scroll to an option or menu. Camera layout Accessory shoe Flash release Status lamp t Blinking: ...
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t The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card. t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes photos continuously. t Take 3 photos with different photo styles. Take a photo in 10 seconds. According to record a video. t Take 3 photos with different exposures. p Program Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode it detects. s Scene Take a photo using options suitable for a specific scene. v Movie Check the configured settings to a bracketing option, t Take 9 photos with different white balance....
t The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card. t While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera takes photos continuously. t Take 3 photos with different photo styles. Take a photo in 10 seconds. According to record a video. t Take 3 photos with different exposures. p Program Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode it detects. s Scene Take a photo using options suitable for a specific scene. v Movie Check the configured settings to a bracketing option, t Take 9 photos with different white balance....
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t Rotate the screen only within the angle allowed. Camera layout Using the screen Swing the screen outwards 180° and rotate it up or down for high- and low-angle photos or self portraits. Attaching a strap Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently. 90˚ 180˚ t Fold the screen when not in use. Basic functions 18 You can rotate the screen a maximum of 90° downward or 180° upward.
t Rotate the screen only within the angle allowed. Camera layout Using the screen Swing the screen outwards 180° and rotate it up or down for high- and low-angle photos or self portraits. Attaching a strap Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently. 90˚ 180˚ t Fold the screen when not in use. Basic functions 18 You can rotate the screen a maximum of 90° downward or 180° upward.
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Basic functions 19 Camera layout Attaching a lens cap Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens.
Basic functions 19 Camera layout Attaching a lens cap Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens.