User manual SAMSUNG EX1

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Common questions Quick reference User Manual EX1 Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight 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 eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. [. . . ] Macro: Focus on a subject 5-80 cm away (50-80 cm away when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm away when using zoom). Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually adjusting the focus distance. (p. 57) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 56 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus distance manually Using selection focus pASMd 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [c]. Adjust the focus distance. You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where you want to focus. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area Selection AF. Press [m] to switch to Shooting mode. Back OK Set OK: Selection AF 5 Press [o] to save your settings. When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of focus, the photo may become blurry. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection options. 4 5 6 Press [o]. Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Press [o] to change the focus area. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style options, and smart filter effects. Shooting options 57 Changing the camera's focus Using tracking auto focus pASMd Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area Tracking AF. Press [m] to swich to Shooting mode. Focus on the subject you want to track and press [o]. A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject as you move the camera. Tracking a subject may fail when: - The subject is too small or the subject moves excessively. If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track. If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame changes to a red single-line frame. If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style options, and smart filter effects. The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject. The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter]. Shooting options 58 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area pASMds You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area an option. Option Description Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects are located in the center). 58) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 59 Using face detection pASMds 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. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them. In some s modes, face detection is unavailable. Face detection may not be effective when: - The subject is far from the camera. (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection. ) - It is too bright or too dark. [. . . ] 120) An incorrect white balance can create The colors in the photo unrealistic color. Select the proper white do not match the actual balance option to suit the light source. 65) Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the external monitor with the A/V cable. Make sure that your memory card contains photos. The camera screen works poorly The photo is too bright The memory card has an error The photo is too dark Cannot play back files The TV does not display your photos The photo is blurry Appendixes 118 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Situation Suggested remedies An optional flash unit does not fire Make sure that the optional flash unit is turned on. [. . . ]