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Question posted by Anonymous-52987 on March 5th, 2012

Focusing Problems

I am having problems with my Samsung PL20 focusing correctly.  It tries to focusing on things but seems to focus on the wrong things...

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User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 1

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for buying a Samsung 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 PL20/PL21 Thank you for your camera.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6

...AF Auto Focus DIS Digital Image Stabilization DPOF Digital Print Order... Format EV Exposure Value ISO International Organization for Standardization WB White Balance  5 for all scenes. e.g.) Available in the Program, DIS, and Movie modes Abbreviations used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [] Camera...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8

...steady the camera and may come out too dark because of the frame. (p. 47)  7 As the camera tries to common questions. When the light source is behind your camera from the camera flash..... This may be caused by setting shooting options. Solve problems easily by taking photos in more light, the shutter speed slows. This is focused. (p. 25) • Use the mode. (p. 31...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10

...and memory card 15 Charging the battery and turning your camera on ...... 16 Charging the battery 16 Turning on your camera 16 Performing the initial setup 17 Learning icons 18 Selecting ...39 Using the flash 39 Adjusting the ISO speed 40 Changing the camera's focus 41 Using macro 41 Using auto focus 41 Adjusting the focus area 42 Using face detection 43 Detecting faces 43 Taking a self...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11

...Editing a photo 60 Resizing photos 60 Rotating a photo 60 Applying smart effects 61 Correcting exposure problems 62 Creating a print order (DPOF 63 Viewing files on a TV 64 Transferring files...Camera settings menu 74 Accessing the settings menu 74 Sound 75 Display 75 Settings 76 Appendixes 79 Error messages 80 Camera maintenance 81 Cleaning your camera 81 Using or storing the camera...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15

... saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus • Steady: When the camera is connecting to the previous mode SMART button Press this button, Select / Cancel "Smart Auto" mode USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable or A/V cable MENU ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19

... time Memory card is not inserted Memory card inserted • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • (Red) : Charging needed Voice memo 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...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26

... shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Fill in red. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is displayed Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The aperture remains open longer and it appears in . (p. 40) • Set ISO...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30

... Photo Help Guide Features to use when the image is out of focus Features to reduce camera shake Features to use in low light conditions Features to use when ...correct picture taking method and includes solutions for potential problems that may not detect the mode depending on the subject's movement. This also enables the user to practice the best way to take the photo. • If the camera...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32

... Macro. Using the DIS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Digital Image Stabilization functions. The focus distance will be blurry. • The DIS function may not work in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 7 Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Before correction After correction 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Mode...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53

... a photo 60 Applying smart effects 61 Correcting exposure problems 62 Creating a print order (DPOF 63...camera as a removable disk 69 Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP 70 Transferring files to your photo printer or TV. Playback/Editing Learn how to your Mac computer ...... 71 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 72 You will also learn how to connect your camera...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67

Playback/Editing 66 Transferring files to your Windows computer Installing Intelli-studio 1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. 2 When the setup screen appears, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. 3 Select the programs to install, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click Exit to complete the installation, and then restart your computer.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78

... output according to help you are playing a slide show or videos -- you focus in one at a time from SAM_0001 to SAM_9999. • The folder number increases one folder is 9999. • The camera defines file names according to a computer or printer -- it . (Off, ...Off*, Date, Date & Time) • The date and time is connected to the Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91

...the battery is defective. This is diminishing quickly. If you are having problems with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. The flash fires unexpectedly The...8226; Format the memory card. (p. 76) • The memory card is inserted correctly. Situation Cannot turn off to prevent the memory card from being damaged due to Off...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94

...infinity Tele (T) 100 cm - infinity 5 cm - 80 cm 5 cm - Digital zoom Display Type Feature Focusing Type Range 1/2.3" (Approx. 7.78 mm) CCD Approx. 14.2 Mega-pixels Approx. 14.58 Mega-pixels Samsung Lens f = 4.9 ~ 24.5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 27 -..., Contrast, Saturation Appendixes 93 Camera specifications Image sensor Type Effective pixels Total pixels Lens Focal length F No.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97

... digital cameras created by raising the sensitivity, using the flash, or using the digital zoom, the image quality will increase the depth of field and blur the background of prints, on the subject. This occurs more often when the shutter speed is a high contrast between the nearest and farthest points that automatically focuses the camera...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98

... A graphical representation of the brightness of your photos. Image sensor The physical part of view. Exposure is controlled by the camera, in wider angles of a digital camera that contains a photosite for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronic Industries Development Association (JEIDA). Shorter focal lengths result in limited increments, to one step brighter.
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99

...-up photos of compression for digital images. Noise usually occurs when photos are shot with minimal deterioration of light to noise. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which is automatically set the exposure. When using the macro feature, the camera can maintain a sharp focus on the equivalent film speed...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 102

...the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Responsible Party : Samsung PL20/PL21 : S amsung ...Inc. C onsult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is no guarantee that may ...
User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 103

... 31 Display brightness 75 Display type 21 DPOF 63 C Camera shake 25 Capturing an image from a video 59 Cleaning...Digital zoom 23 E Editing 60 Enlarging 57 Error messages 80 Exposure 46 F Face detection Blink Detection 45 Normal 43 Self-Portrait 44 Smile Shot 44 Facial brightness 30 Facial imperfections 31 Appendixes 102 Flash Auto 40 Fill in 40 Off 39 Red-eye 40 Red-eye Fix 40 Slow Sync 40 Focus...

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