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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Common questions
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual
Basic functions
PL100/PL101
Extended functions
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 Ex
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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 th
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Organization of the user manual Basic functions 11 Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are functions for shooting. registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 27 Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo. Camera specifications or contents of this manual may Shooting options 39 be changed w
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Icon Function Smart Auto S Additional information Auto a Safety warnings and precautions Program p Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter] (represents the [] shutter button) DIS d () Page number of related information Beauty Shot b The order of options or menus you must select to Night N perform a step; for example: Select Shooting White Scene s Balance (represents select Shooting, and then White Balance). M
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Subject, background, and
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Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. appear red. Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 42) If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 65) Photos have dust Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. spots. Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
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Quick reference Taking photos of people Taking photos of text, insects, or Viewing files by category in flowers Smart Album 57 s mode > Portrait 29 s mode > Close Up, Text 29 Deleting all files on the b mode 31 Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos) 44 memory card 59 Viewing files as a slide show Self-portrait mode 35 White Balance (to change the color tone) 50 60 Children mode 36 Viewing files on a TV 67 Couple mode 36 Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Co
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Contents Taking photos with the front display .................................. 35 Basic functions ...................................................................... 11 Using the Self-portrait mode ................................................. 35 Unpacking ......................................................................... 12 Using the Couple mode ....................................................... 36 Camera layout ........................................................
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Contents Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 49 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) .............. 68 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 49 Installing Intelli-studio ............................................................ 68 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 49 Transferring files using Intelli-studio ........................................ 71 Changing the m
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions 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 …………………………………… 16 Performing the initial setup ……………………………… 17 Learning icons …………………………………………… 18 Selecting options ………………………………………… 19 Setting the display and sound
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Software CD-ROM Quick Start Manual (User manual included) Optional accessories Camera case Memory card A/V cable Battery charger Basic functions 12
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. POWER button Microphone Shutter button Front LCD button AF-assist light/timer lamp Flash Front display Lens USB and A/V port Tripod mount Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 13
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Camera layout Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode. Zoom in on part of a photo or view Status lamp files as thumbnails in Playback mode. Blinking: When saving a photo or Adjust volume in Playback mode. video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady: When connecting to a Speaker computer or in focus 1 Main display 2 Mode dial Icon Mode Description Button Description Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode m Access options or menus S Smart Auto as
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Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts Push the lock up to release Battery lock facing up. the battery. Battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage device wh
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Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before using the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter and then plug The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera. for the first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and accesses
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Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Press [POWER]. Press [F] or [t] to select a time zone and press [o]. 1 5 To set the daylight-saving time, press [D]. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. Press [t] to select Language and press [t] or [o]. 2 Back DST Press [D] or [M] to select Date & Time (Date & 6 Time) and press [t] or [o]. Press [D] or [M] to select a language and
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Learning icons The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set. C. Icons on the left A Icon Description Icon Description Auto focus frame Aperture and shutter speed Camera shake B Long time shutter Zoom ratio Exposure value Current date and time White balance B. Icons on the right Face tone C Icon Description Face retouch Photo resolution A. Information ISO speed Video resolution Icon Description Photo style Selected shooting mode Frame rate Image adjustm
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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. Going back to the previous menu In Shooting mode, press [m]. 1 Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu. Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or 2 menu. Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. To move up or down, press [D] or
