Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PL93 Samsung
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This use r ma nual inc lude s de tail ed u sage inst ruct ions for you r ca mera . Pl ease rea d this man ual thor ough ly . Basic troubleshooting Quick refer ence Contents Basic functions Extended fu.
1 He al th an d sa f et y in f orm at io n Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. W arning —situations that could cause injur y to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
2 Heal th and saf ety info rma tion Caution —situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
3 Do not force the camera’ s parts or apply pressure to the camera. This may cause your camera to malfunction. Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards.
4 Copyright information • Microsoft Windows and the W indows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • micro SD™, micro SDHC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto Program Panorama Scene Movie DUAL IS Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The mode may not support functions for all scenes.
6 Pressing the shutter • Half-press [ Shutter ]: Press the shutter halfway down. • Press [ Shutter ]: Press the shutter all the way down. Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition • Subject : The main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life.
7 Ba si c t ro ub le s ho ot in g Y ou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes appear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix .
8 Qu ic k r e fe r en ce T aking photos of peop le • mode > Object Hi ghlight 33 • mode > Beauty Sh ot 32 • Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent o r correct red-eye ) 44 .
9 Co nt en t s Health and safety information Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Usin g th e Pro gram mod e .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 36 Reco rdin g a v ideo ..... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..
10 Conte nts Adju stin g the exp osur e ma nual ly ( EV) ..... .... .... .... .... .... .. 54 Comp ensa ting for back ligh ting (AC B) ..... .... .... .... .... .... .. 54 Chan ging the mete ring opt ion .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ..
Un pa ck in g ………… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… 1 2 Ca me ra l ay ou t …… …… …… …… …… …… …… …… … 13 In se rt in g th e b at te ry a nd me .
Ba sic f un ct io ns 12 Un pa c ki n g Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera case Memory card/ Memory card adapter A/V cable Battery charger Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ from your actual items.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 13 Ca me r a l ay ou t Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER bu tton AF-assis t light/ timer la mp Flash Speaker Lens Micr ophone Zoom but ton • Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 14 Came ra layo ut Mode but ton: Ope n the li st of sh ooting m odes Icon Mode Description Smart Auto The camera automatically selects settings based on a type of scene (Night, Portrait, Sunset, etc.) it detects. Program The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value and lets you set the other options.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 15 In se rt i ng t he ba tt ery a nd m e mo ry c a rd Learn to insert the battery and an optional memor y card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push the card gently until the card disengages fr om the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 16 Ch ar gin g th e b at te ry an d tu rn in g yo u r ca me r a o n T urning on your camera Press [ POWER ] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 17 Pe rf orm i ng t he in it ia l s et up 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.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 18 C. Icons on the left Icon Description Aperture and shutter speed Long time shutter Exposure value White balance Face tone Face retouch ISO speed Smart filter effect Image adjus.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 19 Se le ct i ng o pt i on s or me nu s Y ou can select options by pressing [ ], and then using the navigation buttons ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ]). Press [ ] to confirm. Y ou c a n a ls o a cc ess s h oo t in g opt io n s b y pr ess in g [ ], b ut so m e o pt io ns ar e n o t av ail ab l e.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 20 Sele cti ng o pti ons or menu s 5 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to White Balance, and then press [ ] or [ ]. Photo Siz e Quality EV ISO White Bal ance Smart Fil ter Face Dete ction Exit Back 6 Press [ ] or [ ] to scr oll to a White Balance option.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 21 Se tt in g t he d i sp la y a nd s ou n d Learn how to change the basic display and sound settings. Setting t he sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].
Ba sic f un ct io ns 22 T aki ng ph ot os Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Press [ ] or [ ] to scroll to Smart Auto, and then press [ ]. Smart Aut o Progr am Panorama Scene Movie This mode r ecognizes the scene au tomatically .
Ba sic f un ct io ns 23 T aki ng p hot os Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. By using both the optical zoom and digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 24 T aki ng p hot os Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 25 T aki ng p hot os Reducing camera sh ake (OIS) Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. Before correction After correction 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting or Movie → OIS → an option. Options Description Off : Deactivate the OIS function.
Ba sic f un ct io ns 26 Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically .
Ba sic f un ct io ns 27 Preventing your subject fr om being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: - there is little contrast between the subject and background (for examp.
Sh oo ti ng m od e s … …… …… …… …… …… …… …… … 29 Usin g th e Sm art Auto mod e ………………… ……… 2 9 Usin g th e Sc ene mode … ………… ………….
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 29 Sh oo ti n g mo de s T ake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the flash is off. Appears when taking portraits at night.
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 30 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Scene mo de T ake a photo with options preset for a specific scene. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Scene → a scene. Magic Frame Beauty Sho t Object Hig hlight Night Landscape T ext Sunset This mode is appropr iate for scen ic photograp hy .
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 31 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Magic Fr ame mode In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 32 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Beauty S hot mode T ake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Scene → Beauty Shot . 3 T o make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face only), press [ ], and then go to Step 4.
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 33 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Object H ighlight m ode Object Highlight mode makes the subject more distinguishable by adjusting the depth of field. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Scene → Object Highlight . 3 Position the camera according to the optimum distance displayed on the screen.
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 34 Shoo tin g mo des 5 Select the aperture value or shutter speed. Apertur e value Shutter s peed Apertur e AUTO AUTO Back Move 6 Select an option. • If you select AUTO , the camera adjusts the aperture value or shutter speed automatically .
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 35 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Panorama mode In Panorama mode, the camera captures and combines a series of photos to create a panoramic image. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Panorama . • The Up/Down/Left/Right arrows appear on the display .
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 36 Shoo tin g mo des Using the Pr ogram mode In the Program mode, you can set various options except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically . 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Program .
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 37 Shoo tin g mo des 5 Press [ ]. 6 Select Movie → Sound Alive → a sound option. Option Description Sound Alive On : T urn on the Sound Alive function. Sound Alive Off : T urn off the Sound Alive function. Mute : Do not record sounds.
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 38 Shoo tin g mo des T o pause recording The camera allows you to pause a video temporarily while recording. With this function, you can record several scenes as a single video. Press [ ] to pause while recording. Press it again to resume.
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 39 Shoo tin g mo des Icon Description Appears when recording videos of forested areas. Appears when recording videos of sunsets.
Ex ten de d fu nc ti ons 40 Re co r di n g vo ic e m em os Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. Y ou can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. Y ou w i ll ge t t he be st so u nd q ual it y w h en r eco rd i ng 16 in ch es (4 0 c m .
Se le ct in g a r e so lu ti on a nd qu al it y ………… 4 2 Sele ctin g a re solu tion …………… ……… 42 Sele ctin g im age qual ity ………… ………… 42 Us in g th e ti m er .
Sh oot in g op ti on s 42 Se le ct i ng a r eso lu ti o n an d q ua li ty Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. When recor ding a video 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Movie → Movie Size → an option. Option Description 1280 X 720 HQ : For high-quality play back on an HDTV .
Sh oot in g op ti on s 43 Us in g t he t im e r Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to start the timer . • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera automatically takes a photo at the specified time. • Press [ Shutter ] or [ ] to cancel the timer .
Sh oot in g op ti on s 44 Sh oo ti n g in t h e da rk Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Sh oot in g op ti on s 45 Shoo tin g in th e da rk • Flash options are not available if you set Continuous , Motion Capture , AEB options or select Self-Portrait or Blink Detection . • Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 46 Ch an gi n g th e c am er a’ s f oc us Learn how to adjust the camera's focus. Using aut o focus T o take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Sh oot in g op ti on s 47 Chan ging th e ca mer a’ s foc us • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 48 Chan ging th e ca mer a’ s foc us Adjusting the focu s ar ea Y ou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’ s location in the scene. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 49 Us in g f ac e de t ec ti on If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically . T ake photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 50 Usin g f ace det ecti on T aking a smil e shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. When your subject smiles br oadly , your came ra can de tect the smile more easi ly . 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ].
Sh oot in g op ti on s 51 Usin g f ace det ecti on Using sma rt face r ecognition The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph (up to 10 people). This feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 52 Usin g f ace det ecti on • The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 53 Usin g f ace det ecti on 4 When you are finished taking the photos, the face list appears. • Y our favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list. • Y ou can register up to 8 favorite faces. • The flash option will be set to Off .
Sh oot in g op ti on s 54 Ad ju st i ng b ri g ht ne ss an d co l or Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality . Compensat ing for b acklightin g (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 55 Adju sti ng b rig htne ss and col or Selecting a light sour ce (White ba lance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the lighting conditions, such as Daylight, Cloudy , or T ungsten.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 56 Adju sti ng b rig htne ss and col or Defining your own white balance 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting or Movie → White Balance → Measure: Shutter (Custom Set) . 3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper . 4 Press [ Shutter ].
Sh oot in g op ti on s 57 Us in g b ur st m o de s It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes to take multiple pictures rapidly .
Sh oot in g op ti on s 58 Im pr o vi n g yo ur ph ot os Learn how to improve your photos by applying smart filter effects, or make some adjustments. Available filters in Pr ogram, and DUAL IS modes Option Description Normal : No effect. Miniature : Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 59 Impr ovi ng y our pho tos Available filters in Movie mode Option Description Normal : No effect. Palette Effect 1 : Create a vivid look with sharp contrast and red color . Palette Effect 2 : Making scenes clean and clear by applying a soft blue tone.
Sh oot in g op ti on s 60 Impr ovi ng y our pho tos Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Custom RGB . 3 Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color .
Sh oot in g op ti on s 61 Impr ovi ng y our pho tos Adjusting your pho tos Adjust the contrast, sharpness, and saturation of your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Shooting → Image Adjust . 3 Select an adjustment option. • Contrast • Sharpness • Saturation 4 Select a value to adjust the selected item.
Pl ay in g ba ck …… …… …… …… …… …… … 63 Star ting Pla ybac k mo de ………………… 63 Viewi ng p hoto s …………… ………… …… 68 Play ing a vi deo …….
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 63 Pl ay in g b ac k Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files. Display in Playback mode Information Icon Description Photo includes a voice memo .
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 64 Play ing bac k Ranking your favorite faces Y ou can rank your favorite faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Face List Edit → Edit Ranking .
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 65 Play ing bac k 4 Press [ ] or [ ] to scr oll through files. • Press and hold to scroll through files quickly . 5 Press [ ] to r eturn to the normal view . • When selecting Color , Etc is shown if color is not extracted.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 66 Play ing bac k Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Protect → Select . 3 T o protect all files, select All → Lock . 4 T o protect a single file, select the file you want to protect, and then press [ ].
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 67 Play ing bac k Deleting all files Y ou can select all files, and then delete them at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → Delete → All . 3 When the pop-up message appears, select Y es . Copying files to the memory card Y ou can copy files from the internal memor y to a memory card.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 68 Play ing bac k Starting a slide show Y ou can apply effects and add audio to your slide show. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Multi Slide Show . 3 Select a slide show effect option. • Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 69 Play ing bac k Playing a video Y ou can play a video, capture an image from a video. 1 In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [ ]. Pause 2 Use the following buttons to control playback. Press T o [ ] Scan backward.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 70 Play ing bac k Adding a voice memo to a photo 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select File Options → V oice memo → On . 3 Press [ Shutter ] to r ecord a short voice memo (10 seconds maximum). • Press [ Shutter ] to stop recording a voice memo.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 71 Ed it in g a p ho t o Perform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. • The camera saves edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 72 Edit ing a p hot o Option Description Normal : No effect. Miniature : Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting : Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 73 Edit ing a p hot o Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select Edit → Smart Filter → Custom RGB . 3 Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). Back Move 4 Adjust the amount of the selected color .
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 74 Edit ing a p hot o Hiding facial imperfections 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [ ]. 2 Select Edit → Image Adjust → Face Retouch . 3 Select a level. • As the number increases, the face becomes clearer .
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 75 Edit ing a p hot o Cre ating a p rint or der (D POF) Select photos to be printed and set options, such as the number of copies or paper size. • Y ou can take the memory card to a print shop that supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compatible printer at home.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 76 Vi ew in g f il es on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. • On some TVs, digital noise may occur or part of an image may not appear . • Images may not appear centered on the TV screen depending on your TV settings.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 77 T ra ns fe rr i ng f il e s to y o ur Win do ws co mp ut e r T ransfer files by connecting your camera to your Windows PC. • The requirements are recommendation only . It may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the condition of your computer .
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 78 T ran sfer rin g fi les to you r Window s co mpu ter Installing Intelli-studio 1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive. 2 When the setup screen is appears, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 79 T ran sfer rin g fi les to you r Window s co mpu ter T ransferri ng files u sing Inte lli-studi o Y ou can easily transfer files on your camera to your computer by using Intelli-studio. 1 T ur n off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 80 T ran sfer rin g fi les to you r Window s co mpu ter Using Intelli-studio The Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. Y ou can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or Y ouT ube. For details, select Help → Help in the program.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 81 T ran sfer rin g fi les to you r Window s co mpu ter T ransferri ng files b y connect ing the c amera as a r emovab le disk Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. 1 T ur n off the camera. 2 Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 82 T ran sfer rin g fi les to you r Window s co mpu ter 3 T ur n on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically . If th e cam er a f a il s to co n ne c t, a po p- u p w in do w w il l a p pe ar . Se l ec t Com pu t er .
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 83 T ra ns fe rr i ng f il e s to y o ur M ac co mp ut e r When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer , the computer recognizes the camera automatically . Y ou can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
Pl ayb ac k/ Ed it in g 84 Pr in ti n g ph ot o s wi th a Pi ct B ri dg e p ho to p r in te r Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer .
Ca me ra s et ti n gs m en u ………… …… …… …… …… … 86 Acce ssin g th e se ttin gs m enu ………… ………… … 86 Soun d …………… ………… ………… …….
Se tti ng s 86 Ca me r a s et ti ng s m en u Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. 3 Select an option and save your settings. V olume Start Sou nd Shutter S ound Beep Soun d AF Sound Back Set Off Low Medium High 4 Press [ ] to return to the previous scr een.
Se tti ng s 87 Came ra sett ing s me nu Display * Default Item Description Function Description Display a brief description of an option or menu. ( Off , On * ) Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on. • Off *: Display no start image.
Se tti ng s 88 Came ra sett ing s me nu Settings * Default Item Description Format Format the internal memory and the memor y card. Format deletes all files, including protected files.
Se tti ng s 89 Came ra sett ing s me nu Item Description Imprint Select whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing. ( Off *, Date , Date & Time ) • The date and time is displayed on the bottom- right corner of the photo in yellow .
Se tti ng s 90 Came ra sett ing s me nu Item Description AF Lamp T urn on an assistant light to help you focus in dark places. ( Off , On *) USB Select the function to use when you connect the camera to a computer or printer via USB. • Auto* : Set your camera to select a USB mode automatically .
Er r or m es sa g es ………… …… …… …… …… …… …… 9 2 Ca me ra m ai nt e na nc e …… …… …… …… …… …… …… 9 3 Clea ning you r ca mera …………… .
Ap pen di xe s 92 Er ro r m es sa ge s When the following error messages appear , tr y these remedies. Error message Suggested r emedies Card Error • T urn off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and insert it again.
Ap pen di xe s 93 Ca me r a m ai nt en a nc e Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dr y cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. • Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover .
Ap pen di xe s 94 Came ra main ten ance Using or storing t he camera Inappropriate places to use or stor e the camera • Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Avoid using your camera in areas with extremly high humidity , or where the humidity changes drastically .
Ap pen di xe s 95 Came ra main ten ance Other cautions • Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera. • Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation.
Ap pen di xe s 96 Came ra main ten ance Cautions when using memory cards • Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memor y card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card. • Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer .
Ap pen di xe s 97 Came ra main ten ance • T ransfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk, CD, or DVD. • When you use the camera for an extended period, the memory card may become warm. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
Ap pen di xe s 98 Came ra main ten ance Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory car ds from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this ca.
Ap pen di xe s 99 Came ra main ten ance • If the indicator light does not illuminate, reconnect the cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. • Overcharging batteries may shorten batter y life. After charging is finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
Ap pen di xe s 10 0 Came ra main ten ance • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any sharp object. • Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces. • Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as dropping it from high places.
Ap pen di xe s 10 1 Be fo r e c on ta ct i ng a s e rvic e ce n te r If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a ser vice center . If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center .
Ap pen di xe s 10 2 Befo re c ont acti ng a se rvice ce nter Situation Suggested remedies The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene An incorrect white balance can create unrealistic color . Select the proper white balance option to suit the light source.
Ap pen di xe s 10 3 Befo re c ont acti ng a se rvice ce nter Situation Suggested remedies Y our computer cannot play videos • Depending on the video player programs installed on your PC, video files captured by your camera may not play . T o ensure the video files play on your computer , install and use the Intelli-studio.
Ap pen di xe s 10 4 Ca me r a s pe ci fi c at io ns Shutter speed • Smart Auto: 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec. • Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. • Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
Ap pen di xe s 10 5 Came ra spec ifi cati ons Videos • Modes: Smart Movie*, Movie * Smart Movie: Landscape, Blue Sky , Natural Green, Sunset • Format: MJPEG (Max recording time: 17 min) • Size: 1280 X 720 HQ (Per one file: Max.
Ap pen di xe s 10 6 Came ra spec ifi cati ons Image size For 1GB microSD Super Fine Fine Normal 4608 X 3456 108 212 312 4608 X 3072 123 241 353 4608 X 2592 144 283 417 3648 X 2736 170 332 482 2592 X 1.
Ap pen di xe s 10 7 Came ra spec ifi cati ons Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery BP70A (740 mAh, Minimum 700 mAh) Connector T ype Micro USB (5 pin) The power source may differ depending on your region. Dimensions (W x H x D) 89.6 x 54.
Ap pen di xe s 10 8 Gl os sa ry ACB (Auto Contrast Balance) This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images when the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast between your subject and the background.
Ap pen di xe s 10 9 Glos sary EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value measured by the camera, in limited increments, to improve the exposure of your photos. Set the EV compensation to -1.0 EV to adjust the value one step darker and 1.
Ap pen di xe s 11 0 Glos sary Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity of light to set the exposure. MJPEG (Motion JPEG) A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image. Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random, bright pixels.
Ap pen di xe s 11 1 Correct Disposal of This Pr oduct (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.
Ap pen di xe s 11 2 FC C no t ic e • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Ap pen di xe s 11 3 Smile Shot 50 Faci al b rig htne ss 32 Faci al i mpe rfec tion s 3 2 Flas h Auto 45 Fill in 45 Off 44 Red-eye 45 Red-eye Fix 44 Slow Sync 45 Focu s ar ea Center AF 48 Multi AF 48 T.
Ap pen di xe s 11 4 Pict brid ge 84 Play back bu tton 16 Play back mo de 63 Prin ting ph otos 84 Prin t or der 75 Pr ogra m m ode 36 Pr otec tin g fi les 66 Q Quic k V iew 8 7 R Reco rd ing Video 37 V.
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An important point after buying a device Samsung PL93 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Samsung PL93 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Samsung PL93 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Samsung PL93 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Samsung PL93 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Samsung PL93, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Samsung PL93.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Samsung PL93. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Samsung PL93 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
