Samsung PL81 User manual

User Manual
Basic Operation
PL80/PL81
ENG / TUR

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Contents
Get answers to common questions …3
Health and safety information ……… 4
Camera layout ………………………… 6
Setting up your camera ……………… 8
Unpacking …………………………………8
Inserting the battery and memory card …9
Removing the battery and memory card… 9
Charging the battery …………………… 10
Turning on your camera………………… 10
Selecting options …………………… 11
Capturing photos or videos ……… 12
Transferring files to a PC
(Windows) …………………………… 15
Specifications ……………………… 18
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered•
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
•Cameraspecicationsorcontentsofthismanualmaybe
changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera
functions.
•ForOpenSourceLicenseinformation,refertothe
“OpenSourceInfo.pdf”intheprovidedCD-ROM.

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Get answers to common questions
You can easily solve most problems by setting shooting options.
TherearemoredetailsabouthowtosetshootingoptionsintheCDversionoftheusermanual.
The subject's
eyes appear red.
This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash.
Settheashoptionto• Red–eye or Red–eye Fix.
Ifthephotohasalreadybeentaken,select• Red–eye Fix in the edit menu.
Photos have
dust
spots.
Dustparticlesoatingintheairmaybecapturedinphotoswhenusingtheash.
Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.•
SetISOspeedoptions.•
Photos are
blurred.
This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera
incorrectly.
Press [• Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused.
Photos are
blurred when
shooting at night.
Asthecameratriestoletinmorelight,theshutterspeedslows.
Thiscanmakeitdifculttosteadythecameraandmayresultincamerashake.
Turn on the flash.•
Select• Night in the mode.
SetISOspeedoptions.•
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.•

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Health and safety information
Comply with the following precautions to avoid dangerous
or illegal situations while operating the camera and keep
this manual handy for future reference.
Warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Donotuseyourcameranearfuels,combustibles,or
ammablechemicals.Donotstoreorcarryammable
liquids,gases,orexplosivematerialsinthesame
compartment as the camera or its accessories.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach
ofsmallchildrenandanimals.Smallpartsmaycause
choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and
accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Donotusetheashincloseproximity(closerthan1m/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.•
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your camera.
Neverdisposeofbatteriesinare.Followalllocal•
regulations when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating•
devices,suchasmicrowaveovens,stoves,or
radiators.Batteriesmayexplodewhenoverheated.

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Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoidexposingbatteriesormemorycardstoverycold•
orveryhottemperatures(below0°C/32°Forabove
40°C/104°F).Extremetemperaturescanreducethe
charging capacity of your batteries and can cause
memory cards to malfunction.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal•
objects,asthiscancreateaconnectionbetweenthe+
and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary
or permanent battery damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact with•
liquids,dirt,orforeignsubstances.Ifdirty,wipethe
memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in
your camera.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
camera,causeinjury,orvoidyourwarranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Protectyourlensfromngerprintsandscratches.Clean
yourlenswithasoft,clean,debris-freelenscloth.
Cautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Donotallowyourcameratogetwet—liquidscan•
causeseriousdamage.Donothandleyourcamera
with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
Avoidusingorstoringyourcameraindusty,dirty,•
humid,orpoorly-ventilatedareastopreventdamage
to moving parts and internal components.
Protectyourcamerafromimpact,roughhandling,and•
excessivevibrationtoavoidseriousdamage.
Exercisecautionwhenconnectingcablesoradapters•
andinstallingbatteriesandmemorycards.Forcing
theconnectors,improperlyconnectingcables,or
improperly installing batteries and memory cards can
damageports,connectors,andaccessories.
Donotinsertforeignobjectsintoanyofyourcamera’s•
compartments,slots,oraccesspoints.Thistypeof
damage may not be covered by your warranty.

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Camera layout
Battery chamber cover
Memory card slot
Tripod mount Battery holder
Battery chamber
Shutter button
AF-assist light/timer lamp
USB / AV / DC terminal
Flash
Microphone
Smart button
POWER button
Lens / Lens cover
Speaker
Zoom Lever

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Display
MODE button
Fn / Delete button
Navigation button/OK button
Playback button
MENU button
Status lamp

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Setting up your camera
Unpacking
Camera ACadapter/
USBcable
Rechargeable battery Strap
SoftwareCD-ROM
(Usermanualincluded)
QuickStartManual
Optional accessories
Memory cards
Camera case
A/Vcable
Battery charger

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Inserting the battery and memory card Removing the battery and memory card
Note
The internal memory can be used as a temporary storage
device when the memory card is not inserted.
Push the lock up to
release the battery.
Push gently until the card
disengages from the
camera and then pull it
out of the slot.
▼ Removing the battery
▼ Removing the memroy card
Withthegold-coloured
2
contacts facing up
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4
WiththeSamsunglogo
3
facing up

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Press [POWER].
Setting up your camera
Turning on your cameraCharging the battery
Beforeusingthecameraforthersttime,you
must charge the battery.
Press [▪P] to turn on the camera
in Playback mode.
Press and hold [▪P] to mute
camera sounds.
Indicator light
Red▪: Charging
Green▪:Fullycharged