Samsung PL201 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Contents
PL200/PL201
Health and safety information
Common questions
Quick reference
Contents
Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 34
Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 34
Shooting options
............................................................ 35
Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 36
Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 36
Selecting image quality ........................................................ 36
Using the timer .................................................................. 37
Shooting in the dark .......................................................... 39
Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 39
Using the flash .................................................................... 39
Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 40
Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 41
Using macro ....................................................................... 41
Using auto focus ................................................................. 41
Using tracking auto focus ..................................................... 42
Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 43
Using face detection ......................................................... 44
Detecting faces ................................................................... 44
Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 45
Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 45
Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 46
Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 47
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 47
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 47
Changing the metering option ............................................... 48
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................ 48
Using burst modes ............................................................ 50
Improving your photos ...................................................... 51
Basic functions
............................................................... 11
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
Learning icons ................................................................... 17
Selecting options ............................................................... 18
Setting the display and sound ........................................... 20
Changing the display type .................................................... 20
Setting the sound ................................................................ 20
Taking photos .................................................................... 21
Zooming ............................................................................. 22
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .............................................. 23
Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 24
Extended functions
........................................................ 26
Shooting modes ................................................................ 27
Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 27
Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 28
Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 29
Using the frame guide .......................................................... 30
Using the Night mode .......................................................... 30
Using the DUAL IS mode ..................................................... 31
Using the Program mode ..................................................... 32
Recording a video ............................................................... 32
Recording voice memos ................................................... 34