Samsung SAMSUNG PL150 User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Common questionsQuick referenceContentsBas

9ContentsRecording a video ... 34Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...

Appendixes 99Camera specificationsShutter speedAutot : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.Programt : 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Nightt : 8 - 1/2,000 sec.Fireworkst : 2 sec.E

Appendixes 100Camera specificationsVideosModes: t Smart Scene Detection (Landscape, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Sunset Sky), MovieFormat: H.264 (MPEG-4

Appendixes 101Camera specificationsImage sizeFor 1GB microSDTMSuper Fine Fine Normal4000 X 3000 145 281 3993984 X 2656 166 310 4363840 X 2160 200 363

Appendixes 102Camera specificationsPower sourceRechargeable batteryLithium-ion battery (SLB-07, 760 mAh)The power source may differ depending on your

Appendixes 103Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European co

Appendixes 104EEditing 70Enlarging 66Error messages 90Exposure 54FFace detectionBlink Detection 51Normal 50Smart Face Recognition 52Smile Shot

Appendixes 105NNavigation button 14Night mode 31OOptical Image Stabilization (OIS) 24, 33PPhoto quality 42Photo stylesin Playback mode 71in Shoo

Appendixes 106VVideoPlaying 68Recording 34Video Out 88Viewing filesas thumbnails 64by category 63on TV 75Slide show 67Voice memoPlaying 69Reco

Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http://www.samsungimaging.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries.

10 ContentsUsing smart face recognition ... 52Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ...

Unpacking ……………………………………………… 12Camera layout …………………………………………… 13Inserting the battery and memory card ……………… 15Charging the battery and turni

Basic functions 12UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery StrapUser Manual CD-ROM Qu

Basic functions 13Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.Shutter buttonAF-assist light

Basic functions 14Camera layoutMode dialIcon Mode DescriptionSSmart AutoTake a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detectsaAutoTake

Basic functions 15Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn to insert the battery and an optional microSDTM memory card into the camera. Removing t

Basic functions 16Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.The initial setup

Basic functions 17Performing the initial setupThe initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.Press [5 F]

Basic functions 18C. Icons on the leftIcon DescriptionAperture and shutter speedLong time shutterExposure valueWhite balanceFace toneFace retouchISO

1Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance

Basic functions 19Selecting optionsYou can select options by pressing [m] and using the navigation buttons ([D], [M], [F], [t]).You can also access s

Basic functions 20Selecting optionsPress [3 D] or [M] to scroll to Shooting and then press [t] or [o].Press [4 D] or [M] to scroll to White Balance a

Basic functions 21Setting the display and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the display and sound according to your preferences.Setting

Basic functions 22Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.Rotate the mode dial to 1 a.Align your subject

Basic functions 23Taking photosZoomingYou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By

Basic functions 24Taking photosReducing camera shake (OIS)Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.Before correction After correctionIn Shootin

Basic functions 25Taking photosOIS may not function properly when:tyou move your camera to follow a moving subject -you use digital zoom -there is t

Basic functions 26Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing

Basic functions 27 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little cont

Shooting modes ………………………………………… 29Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 29Using the Scene mode ………………………………… 30Using the frame guide ………………

2Health and safety informationDo not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s •compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to improp

Extended functions 29Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.Icon DescriptionAppears when t

Extended functions 30Shooting modesUsing the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene.Rotate the mode dial to 1 s.Select a scen

Extended functions 31Shooting modesUsing the Night modeUse the Night mode to take a photo with options for shooting at night. Use a tripod to prevent

Extended functions 32Shooting modesUsing the Beauty Shot modeTake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.Rotate the mode dial

Extended functions 33Shooting modesUsing the DUAL IS modeReduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization

Extended functions 34Shooting modesRecording a videoRecord videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an

Extended functions 35Shooting modes To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you

Extended functions 36Shooting modesPress [5 Shutter] to start recording.Press [6 Shutter] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize a

Extended functions 37Taking photos with the front displayThe front display will help take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the

Extended functions 38Taking photos with the front displayUsing the Children mode In this mode, you can draw children’s attention to the camera by sho

3Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeOvercharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is •finished, disconnect the cable from you

Extended functions 39Taking photos with the front displayRecording a video with the front display Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Rotat

Extended functions 40Recording voice memosLearn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 42Selecting a resolution ………………………… 42Selecting image quality ……………………… 42Using the timer ……………………………… 4

Shooting options 42Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.When recording a video:In the 1 v

Shooting options 43Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. apdbNsvSPress [3 Shutter] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/ti

Shooting options 44Using the timerJump when the jump icon appears on the front display.4 The camera will take 3 photos in succession.tIf you are tak

Shooting options 45Shooting in the darkLearn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.Using the flashUse the flash when taking photos in

Shooting options 46Shooting in the darkFlash options are not available if you set burst options or select tBlink Detection. Make sure that your sub

Shooting options 47Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.Using auto focusTo take sharp ph

Shooting options 48Changing the camera’s focusTracking a subject may fail when:tthe subject is too small or the subject moves excessively -the subje

4Copyright informationMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered ttrademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.Mac is a registered trademark

Shooting options 49Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to

Shooting options 50Using face detectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a huma

Shooting options 51Using face detectionDetecting eye blinkingIf your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession.

Shooting options 52Using face detectionThe camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending ton lighting conditions, remarkable changes

Shooting options 53Using face detectionWhen you are finished taking the photos, the face list 4 appears. Your favorite faces are indicated with a t

Shooting options 54Adjusting brightness and colorLearn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.Compensating for backlighting

Shooting options 55Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source (White balance) The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of

Shooting options 56Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, press [1 m].Select 2 Shooting White Balance 

Shooting options 57Using burst modesIt can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of y

Shooting options 58Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or smart filter effects, or make some adjus

5Indications used in this manualShooting mode IndicationSmart AutoSAutoaProgrampDUAL ISdBeauty ShotbNightNScenesMovievShooting mode iconsThese icon

Shooting options 59Improving your photosIn Shooting mode, press [1 m].Select 2 Shooting Smart Filter.Select an effect.3 Option DescriptionNormal: N

Shooting options 60Improving your photosSaturation option Description-Decrease the saturation.+Increase the saturation.Select t 0 if you do not want

Playing back ………………………………… 62Starting Playback mode ……………………… 62Viewing photos ……………………………… 66Playing a video ……………………………… 68Playing voice memo

Playback/Editing 62Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Display in Playback mode Information I

Playback/Editing 63Playing back Canceling your favorite faces In Playback mode, press [1 m].Select 2 File Options → Face List Edit → Delete My Sta

Playback/Editing 64Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files.In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or 20 thumbnai

Playback/Editing 65Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files.To delete a single file,In Pl

Playback/Editing 66Playing backThe enlarged area and zoom ratio are indicated on the top of the screen. The maximum zoom ratio may vary depending on

Playback/Editing 67Playing backSet the slide show effect.4 Select 5 Start Play.To loop the slide show, select t Repeat.Press [to] to pause or res

Playback/Editing 68Playing back Trimming a video during playback Press [1 o] at the point where you want the new video to begin and rotate [Zoom] r

6Pressing the shutterHalf-press [• Shutter]: press the shutter halfway downPress [• Shutter]: press the shutter all the way downHalf-press [Shutt

Playback/Editing 69Playing backPlaying voice memos Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo and press [1 o].Use the following but

Playback/Editing 70Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as resizing, rotating, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast,

Playback/Editing 71Editing a photo Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Playback mode, select a photo and press [m].Select 2 Edit  Photo Style Selector

Playback/Editing 72Editing a photoApplying smart filter effectsApply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.Miniature Vignetting

Playback/Editing 73Editing a photo Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation In Playback mode, select a photo and press [1 m].Select 2 Edit  Image

Playback/Editing 74Editing a photoPress [4 m].Select 5 File Options  DPOF  Size  an option.Option DescriptionSelectSpecify the print size for the

Playback/Editing 75Viewing files on a TV or HDTVPlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.On some TVs, digital

Playback/Editing 76Viewing files on a TV or HDTVConnect your camera to your HDTV using the optional 5 HDMI cable.Turn on your camera.6 The HDTV will b

Playback/Editing 77Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can

Playback/Editing 78Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Turn on the camera.5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically.tIf you set

7Common questionsYou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.The subject's eyes appear red.This

Playback/Editing 79Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to pl

Playback/Editing 80Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable diskYou can connect the

Playback/Editing 81Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)The way to disconnect the USB cable for W

Playback/Editing 82Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the d

Playback/Editing 83Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera direc

Camera settings menu ………………………………… 85Accessing the settings menu …………………………… 85Sound …………………………………………………… 86Display ………………………………………………… 86Se

Appendixes 85Camera settings menuLearn about various options to configure your camera's settings.Select an option and save your settings.3 Volume

Appendixes 86Camera settings menuDisplay* DefaultItem DescriptionLanguageSelect a language for the display text.Function DescriptionDisplay a brief d

Appendixes 87Camera settings menuItem DescriptionResetReset menus and shooting options (date and time, language, and video output settings will not b

Appendixes 88Camera settings menuItem DescriptionAF LampSet an assistant light to help you focus in dark places. (Off, On*)Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)Set to c

8Quick referenceTaking photos of peoples• mode > Portrait  30 b• mode  32 Self-portrait mode • 37 Children mode • 38 Couple mode • 3

Appendixes 89Camera settings menuItem DescriptionUSBSet the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer.Computert *: Connect you

Appendixes 90Error messagesWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error message Suggested remediesCard ErrorTurn off your camer

Appendixes 91Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t

Appendixes 92Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capa

Appendixes 93Camera maintenance Battery life Shooting time / Number of photosShooting conditions (when the battery is fully charged)PhotosApprox. 1

Appendixes 94Camera maintenance Notes about charging with a computer connected Use only the provided USB cable.tThe battery may not be charged whe

Appendixes 95Camera maintenanceDo not disassemble or puncture the battery with any •sharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or cru

Appendixes 96Before contacting a service centerIf you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a s

Appendixes 97Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesThe photo is too brightTurn off the flash. (p. t 45)Your photo is overexpo

Appendixes 98Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesYour camera cannot play videosYou can play videos only with the Intelli-t