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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
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Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
User Manual
Extended functions
SL820
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Appendixes
Index
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Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s Caution—situations that could cause damage to your eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. camera
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Health and safety information Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged damage exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F). Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or E
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Health and safety information Use only Samsung-approved accessories Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty. When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour Protect your camera’s lens until all moisture has evaporated before using t
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Organization of the user manual Basic functions 10 ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be functions for shooting. changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. Extended functions 25 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Shooting options 34 Copyright information Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. Mic
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Icon Function Auto a Additional information Program p Safety warnings and precautions DUAL IS d Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the [ ] shutter button) Photo Help Guide h ( ) Page number of related information Beauty Shot b The order of options or menus you must select to Scene s perform a step; for example: Select Functions White Movie v Balance (represents select Functions, and then Wh
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Expressions used in this manual Exposure (Brightness) Pressing the shutter The amount of light that enters your camera determines the Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and
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Quick reference Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Viewing files by category in Smart Album 53 s mode > Portrait, Children 27 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 39 Deleting all files on the b mode 29 EV (to adjust exposure) 45 memory card 54 Viewing files as a slide show Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright 38 backgrounds) 45 56 Face Detection 42 Metering 46 Viewing files
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Contents Shooting options ................................................................... 34 Basic functions ...................................................................... 10 Unpacking ......................................................................... 11 Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 35 Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 35 Camera layout ...........................................
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Contents Playback/Editing ................................................................... 51 Appendixes ............................................................................ 72 Playing back ...................................................................... 52 Camera settings menu ...................................................... 73 Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 52 Accessing the settings menu ..............................
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. 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
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00162A) Camera case Memory cards Sold as a set Rechargeable battery Strap Software CD-ROM (User manual (4302-001221) (Silver: AD63-02596A/ Black: AD63-02604A) included) (AD46-00243B) HDMI cradle manual Remote control (AD68-03751A) (AD59-00164A) Cradle HDMI cable A/V cable Quick Start Manual (for charging the battery (for viewing high-resolution (AD39-00163A) (AD68-
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Shutter button Speaker Flash Microphone Remote control sensor AF-assist light/timer lamp Lens USB and A/V port Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 12
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Camera layout 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. Status lamp Display Blinking: When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus Mode dial Icon Mode Description Take a photo quickly and easily with Button Description a Auto minimal settings m Access options or menus. Take a photo by setting opti
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Icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. B. Icons on the right A. Information A Icon Description Icon Description Selected shooting mode Flash Timer Zoom ratio B Auto focus Available number of photos Photo style Available recording time Face detection Internal memory Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) C Memory card inserted Face tone : Fully charged Face retouch : Partially charged Image adjustment : Charging needed (contrast, sharpness,
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Turning your camera on or off Learn how to start your camera. Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately. Press and hold [P] to mute camera sounds. Basic functions 15
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Selecting options You can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]). You can also access shooting options by pressing [f] but some options are not available. E.g. Selecting a white balance option in the P mode In Shooting mode, press [m]. 1 Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or Rotate the mode dial to p. 2 1 menu. To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. To move up or down, press [D] or [M]. EV Press [m]. 2 EV Functions White Bal
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Selecting options Press [D] or [M] to scroll to Functions and then 3 press [t] or [o]. Press [D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance and then 4 press [t] or [o]. EV White Balance ISO Face Detection Photo Size Quality ACB Exit Back Press [F] or [t] to scroll to a white balance option. 5 Daylight Back Move Press [o]. 6 Basic functions 17
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Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences. Changing the display type Setting the sound Select a style of display for Shooting or Playback mode. Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. Press [D] repeatedly to change a display type. In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. 1 Select Sound Beep Sound an option. 2 Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds. Sho
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Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to a. Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 1 3 A green frame means the subject in focus. Align your subject in the frame. 2 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. 4 See page 23 for tips to get clearer photos. Basic functions 19
