Samsung TL9 User manual

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Contents
1 Basic functions
2 Extended functions
3 Shooting options
4 Playback/Editing
5 Multimedia
6 Appendix
Index

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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
Safety Warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable 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 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.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
when disposing of used batteries.
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Health and Safety Information
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Safety Precautions
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.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged
exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
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.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera and monitor from impact, rough handling,
and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.
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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. Damage due
to improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º 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.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory
card.
Do not bend drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other
cameras or by a PC. Reformat the memory card with your
camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Use earphones with caution
Do not use earphones while driving, cycling, or operating
motorized vehicles. Doing so may create a traffic hazard and
may be illegal in some areas.
Use only the minimum volume setting necessary. Listening to
earphones at high volume can damage your hearing.
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Important Usage Information
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
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Health and Safety Information

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©2008 Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
The specifications of the camera or contents of this
manual may be changed without prior notice due to
upgrade of camera functions.
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
is a registered trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW
HD technology is incorporated under license from SRS
Labs, Inc.
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Organization of the user manual
1
Basic functions ................................................. 10
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting, and how to transfer files to and
from your computer.
2
Extended functions ......................................... 27
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
3
Shooting Options ............................................. 36
Learn about the various options you can set in
Shooting mode.
4
Playback/Editing .............................................. 54
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn
how to connect your camera to your photo printer
or TV.
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Multimedia .......................................................... 68
Learn to use Multimedia modes: MP3 mode, PMP
mode, and Text Viewer mode.
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Appendix ............................................................ 76
Refer to settings, error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

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Indications used in this manual
Mode Icon
Auto 2
Program 1
Dual IS 7
Photo Help Guide 8
Beauty Shot 5
Scene 4
Movie 3
Multimedia 6
Shooting mode icons next to a title
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The 4mode may not support
functions for all scenes.
e.g.)
Available in the Auto,
Program, Beauty
Shot, and some
Scene modes
Available in the Auto,
Program, Beauty
Shot, and some
Scene modes
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Situations where you need to be careful
[ ] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter]
(represents the Shutter button)
( ) Page number for reference

The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Face Tone
(represents , followed by Face Tone)
* Annotation
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
ACB Auto Contrast Balance
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
AF Auto Focus
DIS Digital Image Stabilization
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
OIS Optical Image Stabilization
WB White Balance

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Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Half-press [Shutter]: press and hold the shutter half way down
Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter]Half-press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
Background: the objects around the subject
Composition: the combination of a subject and background
SubjectSubject
CompositionComposition
BackgroundBackground
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Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera is called exposure.
By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
Overexposure (too bright)Overexposure (too bright)
Normal exposureNormal exposure

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Quick search
Taking photos of people
4mode > Portrait, Children,
Self Shot
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5mode
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Red Eye, Red Eye Fix
(to prevent or correct red-eye)
f
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Face Detection, Self Portrait, Smile Shot,
Blink Detection
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Taking photos at night or in the dark
4mode > Nightscene, Dawn,
Firework
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Flash options
f
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ISO speed (to adjust sensitivity to light)
f
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Taking action photos
Continuous, Motion Capture
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Taking photos of food, insects, or
flowers
4mode > Close up, Food
f
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Macro, Auto Macro, Super Macro
(to take close-up photos)
f
43
WB (White balance; to change
the color tone)
f
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Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
42
EV (to adjust exposure)
f
47
ACB (to compensate for subjects against
bright backgrounds)
f
47
Metering
f
48
AEB (to take three photos of the same
scene with different exposures)
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Applying a different effect
Photo Style Selector
(to apply a different tone)
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51
Color (to apply a different color filter)
f
51
Image Adjust (to adjust saturation,
sharpness, or contrast)
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52
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Reducing camera shake
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
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7mode
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Connecting the camera to
your computer
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21
Deleting all files in the
memory card
f
57
Viewing files in a slide show
f
59
Viewing files on a TV
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66
Using a multimedia mode
(listen to MP3s, play
videos, and view text files)
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69
Adjusting sound and
volume
f
78
Changing the language
displayed on the screen
f
78
Setting the date and time
f
78
Adjusting the brightness of
the display
f
78
Formatting the memory
card
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79
Troubleshooting
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1. Basic functions ................................................................. 10
Camera layout ............................................................. 11
Icons ............................................................................ 13
Turning your camera on or off ...................................... 14
Mini dashboard .............................................................. 14
Setting options ............................................................. 15
Taking photos .............................................................. 16
Zooming ........................................................................ 16
Reducing camera shake ................................... 17
Using the Photo Help Guide mode .............................. 18
Changing the display type ............................................ 19
Transferring files (for Windows) .................................... 20
Installing programs ......................................................... 20
Connecting the camera to your PC .................................. 21
Transferring files to your PC ............................................. 22
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ....................... 22
Using Samsung Converter .............................................. 24
Using Samsung Master .................................................. 25
Transferring files (for Mac) ............................................ 26
Transferring files to your computer ................................... 26
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ....................... 26
2. Extended functions .......................................................... 27
Shooting modes .......................................................... 28
2Using the Auto mode ........................................... 28
4Using the Scene mode ..................................... 28
7Using the Dual IS mode ...................................... 29
5Using the Beauty Shot mode ..................................... 30
1Using the Program mode ............................................ 31
3Recording a video .................................................... 32
Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................ 33
Recording voice memos .............................................. 35
Recording a voice memo ................................................ 35
Adding a voice memo to a photo ..................................... 35
3. Shooting Options ............................................................. 36
Selecting a resolution and quality ................................. 37
Selecting a resolution ..................................................... 37
Selecting a quality .......................................................... 38
Using the timer ............................................................. 39
Shooting in the dark ..................................................... 41
Preventing red-eye ........................................... 41
Using the flash ............................................................... 41
Adjusting the ISO speed ................................... 42
Changing the camera’s focus ...................................... 43
Using macro .................................................... 43
Using auto focus .............................................. 43
Adjusting the focus area ................................... 44
Using face detection ................................... 45
Macro
Face detection
AF area
AF
OIS
Red-eye
ISO speed
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Adjusting brightness and color .................................... 47
Adjusting the exposure manually ........................ 47
Compensating for backlighting .......................... 47
Changing the metering mode ............................ 48
Selecting a light source (White balance) ................... 48
Using burst modes ...................................................... 50
Improving your photos ................................................. 51
Applying photo styles ....................................... 51
Applying color .................................................. 51
Adjusting your photos ..................................................... 52
4. Playback/Editing ............................................................... 54
Playing back ............................................................... 55
Starting Playback mode .................................................. 55
Viewing photos .............................................................. 58
Playing a video ............................................................... 60
Playing voice memos ...................................................... 60
Editing a photo ............................................................ 61
Resizing photos ............................................................. 61
Rotating a photo ............................................................ 61
Editing color ................................................................... 61
Correcting exposure problems ........................................ 62
Creating a print order ........................................ 63
Setting a start image .................................................... 65
Viewing files on a TV .................................................... 66
Printing photos with a photo printer ............... 67
5. Multimedia ......................................................................... 68
Using Multimedia mode ............................................... 69
Using the MP3 mode ................................................... 71
Playing music files .......................................................... 71
Using the PMP mode ................................................... 73
Using the Text Viewer mode ........................................ 74
Multimedia mode settings menu .................................. 75
6. Appendix ............................................................................ 76
Camera settings menu ................................................. 77
Accessing the settings menu .......................................... 77
SOUND .................................................................. 78
DISPLAY ................................................................. 78
SETTINGS .............................................................. 79
Error messages ............................................................ 81
Camera maintenance ................................................... 82
Cleaning your camera ..................................................... 82
About memory cards ...................................................... 83
About the battery ........................................................... 84
Before contacting a service center ............................... 85
Camera specifications .................................................. 87
FCC notice ................................................................... 90
Index ............................................................................ 91
Contents
DPOF
PictBridge
EV
ACB
Metering
WB
Photo style
Color effect

1. Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons,
and basic functions for shooting, and how to
transfer files to and from your computer.
Camera layout ............................................... 11
Icons ............................................................... 13
Turning your camera on or off .................... 14
Mini dashboard ............................................. 14
Setting options .............................................. 15
Taking photos ............................................... 16
Zooming ........................................................ 16
Reducing camera shake ............................... 17
Using the Photo Help Guide mode ........... 18
Changing the display type .......................... 19
Transferring files (for Windows) .................. 20
Installing programs ........................................ 20
Connecting the camera to your PC ............... 21
Transferring files to your PC .......................... 22
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ... 22
Using Samsung Converter ............................ 24
Using Samsung Master ................................. 25
Transferring files (for Mac) ........................... 26
Transferring files to your computer ................ 26
Transferring multimedia files to the camera ... 26

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Camera layout
Icon Mode Description
2Auto Take a photo quickly and easily with
minimal settings
1Program Take a photo by setting options
7Dual IS Take a photo with options suitable for
reducing camera shake
8Photo Help
Guide Get shooting tips and practice shooting
Icon Mode Description
5Beauty Shot Take a photo of a person with options to
hide facial imperfections
4Scene Take a photo with options for a preset
scene
3Movie Record a video
6Multimedia Listen to MP3s, play videos, and view
text files
Microphone
Flash
Mode dial
(See below)
Lens
Multifunction jack
Accepts USB, A/V cable, or earphones
POWER button
Shutter button
Mini dashboard (p.14)
AF assist
light/Timer lamp
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and
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Camera layout
Display
Status lamp
Blinking: When saving a photo, recording a voice memo,
being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus
Steady: When connecting to a computer or in focus
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Speaker
(See below)
Button Function
Zoom
Zoom in or out in Shooting mode.
Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as
thumbnails in Playback mode.
Adjust volume in Playback mode or
Multimedia mode.
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EApply effect on your file.
Fn Access options in Shooting mode.
Delete files in Playback mode.
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Button Function
Navigation
(Left: e,
Right: t,
Up: w,
Down: r)
In Shooting mode While setting
[e]Change the flash option Move left
[t]Change the timer option Move right
[w]Change the display option Move up
[r]Change the macro option Move down
MENU/OK Access options or menus.
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
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y
Enter Playback mode.
Print files after connecting the camera to a
PictBridge-compatible printer.
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OIS Prevent camera shake in Shooting mode.
Lock the buttons in Multimedia mode.
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Icons
The icons displayed will change according to the selected mode or options you set.
B. Icons on the left
Icon Description
Face detection
Photo style
Color
Flash
Timer
Auto focus
Contrast
Sharpness
Voice Mute
Saturation
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
C. Icons on the right
Icon Description
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Photo quality
Frame rate
Metering option
Burst type
ISO speed
White balance
Exposure
Long time shutter
A. Information
Icon Description
Selected shooting mode
Zoom ratio
Available number of photos
Available recording time
Internal memory
Memory card inserted
: Fully charged : Partially charged
: Charging needed
Voice memo
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Current date and time
A
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Turning your camera on or off
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
In Playback mode
Press [y] to view stored files.
Press and hold [y] to mute camera sounds.
Mini dashboard
While the camera is turned on, Mini dashboard shows you the
remaining capacity of the battery and memory card.
When exposing the camera to a hot and humid environment,
condensation can form on the gauges.
If the hand of a gauge keeps spinning around, contact a service
center.
The gauge and the battery and memory card icon on the display
may show different capacities.
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Setting options
You can set options by pressing [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn] and using the navigation buttons ([e], [t], [w], [r]).
1
Press [E], [MENU/OK], or [Fn].
2
Use the navigation buttons to scroll to an option or
menu.
To move left or right, press [e] or [t].
To move up or down, press [w] or [r].
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3
Press [MENU/OK] to confirm the highlighted option or
menu.
Going back to the previous menu
Press [E], [Fn], or [MENU/OK] again to go back to the previous
menu.
Press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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E.g. Select a white balance option in the P mode
1
Rotate the mode dial to 1.
2
Press [Fn].
3
Press [w] or [r] and then [e] or [t] to set the white
balance.
WHITE BALANCEWHITE BALANCE DaylightDaylight
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Taking photos
1
Rotate the mode dial to 2.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Green: In focus
Red: Out of focus
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Red: Out of focus
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Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Zooming
You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera
has a 5X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can
zoom in up to 25 times.
Push or push and hold [Zoom] up to zoom in on your subject. Push
or push and hold [Zoom] down to zoom out.
Zoom inZoom in
Zoom outZoom out

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Digital zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the
digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the
digital zoom.
Optical rangeOptical range Zoom indicatorZoom indicator
Digital rangeDigital range
The digital zoom is not available when using 7, 6, 5,
4(in some scenes), and 3modes and when used with
Face detection.
It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.
The focus area will be set to Center AF when using the digital
zoom.
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Reducing camera shake
Reduce camera shake optically by pressing [OIS] in Shooting mode.
When you use the OIS function, the OIS icon is displayed.
OIS may not function properly when:
you move your camera to follow a moving subject
you use digital zoom
there is too much camera shake
the shutter speed is slow
(e.g., when you select Nightscene in the 4mode)
the battery is low
you take a close-up shot
If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be
blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS
function when you use a tripod.
OIS is not available in the 3mode.
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1
Rotate the mode dial to 8.
2
Press [w] or [r] to select a menu.
PHOTO HELP GUIDE
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Features to counter camera shake
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when adjusting colours
PHOTO HELP GUIDE
Features to use when the image is out of focus
Features to counter camera shake
Features to use in low light conditions
Features to use when adjusting brightness
Features to use when adjusting colours
Move NextMove Next
3
Press [t] and select a submenu.
Using the Photo Help Guide mode
This mode provides various shooting tips. Learn to get better photos and videos.
4
Press [t] to view a topic.
Press [w] or [r] to display the previous or next screen.
Press the Flash button repeatedly
to display the Flash icon
(lightning shape) on the screen.
Press the Flash button repeatedly
to display the Flash icon
(lightning shape) on the screen.
Back PracticeBack Practice
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Press [t] to practice.
Press [e] to go back to the previous menu.
While practicing, you cannot set shooting options or menus.
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Changing the display type
Press [w] repeatedly to change the display type for Shooting and
Playback modes.
Display every piece of information
about shooting
Display every piece of information
about shooting
In Shooting mode
Press [w] once or twice to:
display all information about shooting
hide information about shooting, except the available number
of photos
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Press [w] once or twice to display or hide the description for the
selected shooting option.
SIZESIZE
Set the photo size.Set the photo size.
In Playback mode
Press [w] to:
display information about the current photo
hide information about the current file
hide information about the current photo, except the shooting
settings and captured date
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