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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.Ä Click a topicCommon questionsQuick referenceContentsBasic functionsExtended functionsShooting optionsPlayback/EditingWireless networkSettingsAppendixesIndexUser ManualSH100

1Health and safety informationAlways 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 othersCaution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipmentNote—notes, usage tips, or additional information Safety warnings Do not use your camera near ﬂammable or explosive gases and liquidsDo 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 petsKeep 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’ eyesightDo 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 careUse only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. tIncompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.Never dispose of batteries in a ﬁre. Follow all local regulations twhen disposing of used batteries.Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, tsuch as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose toutlet when charging batteries. This may cause a ﬁre or electric shock.Avoid interference with pacemakersMaintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between cameras and pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by manufacturers and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

2Health and safety informationDo not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury tto yourself or others.Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and tprevent proper operation.Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause tallergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If you have experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor.Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageAvoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very t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 tthis can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage. Also, this may cause a ﬁre or electric shock.Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or tforeign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting in your camera.Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in tcontact with the memory card slot. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a tmemory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card. Safety precautions Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyDo not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious t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 t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 tpoorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components.Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an t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 tbeaches or in other similar areas.Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough thandling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and t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 tcompartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty.

3Health and safety informationUse only Samsung-approved accessoriesUsing incompatible accessories may damage your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty.Protect your camera’s lensDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor tthe image sensor or cause it to malfunction.Protect your lens from ﬁngerprints and scratches. Clean your tlens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.Follow all safety warnings and regulationsComply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.Turn off the camera near medical equipmentYour camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.Turn off the camera when in an aircraftYour camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory tcard.Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact tor pressure.Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other tcameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with your camera.Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.tWhen carrying a memory card, use a case to protect the card tfrom electrostatic.Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk or tCD/DVD.When using the camera for an extended period, the memory tcard may become warm; this is normal and not a malfunction.When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot tstore any more photos on the card. Use a new memory card.Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while tthe lamp is blinking, as this may damage your data.

4Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environmentsWhen 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 useThe manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of ﬁles or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.Use your camera in the normal positionAvoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid ttransferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks. The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers tthat infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordnances.Avoid interference with other electronic devicesYour camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. Important usage information Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraDo 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 lifeOvercharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is tﬁnished, disconnect the cable from your camera.Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be trecharged before use.Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.tUse batteries only for their intended purpose.tHealth and safety information

6Indications used in this manualShooting mode IndicationSmart Auto SAuto aProgram pScene sSmart Scene DetectionDMovie vShooting mode iconsThese icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.For example:Available in Program and Movie modes.Icons used in this manualIcon FunctionAdditional informationSafety warnings and precautions[] Camera buttons; For example: [Shutter] represents the shutter button() Page number of related informationThe order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select >  (represents Select >, and then )*AnnotationAbbreviations used in this manualAbbreviation DeﬁnitionACB Auto Contrast BalanceAEB Auto Exposure BracketAF Auto FocusAP Access PointDIS Digital Image StabilizationDPOF Digital Print Order FormatEV Exposure ValueWB White Balance

7Pressing the shutterHalf-press [t Shutter]: press the shutter halfway downPress [t Shutter]: press the shutter all the way downHalf-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]Subject, background, and compositionSubjectt : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Backgroundt : the objects around the subjectCompositiont : the combination of a subject and backgroundSubjectBackgroundCompositionExpressions used in this manualExposure (Brightness)The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

8Common questionsYou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.The subject's eyes appear red.This is caused by a reﬂection from the camera ﬂash.Set the ﬂash option to t Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 45)If the photo has already been taken, select t Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 80)Photos have dust spots. Dust particles ﬂoating in the air may be captured in photos when you use the ﬂash.Turn off the ﬂash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.tSet tISO speed options. (p. 46)Photos are blurred. This may be caused by taking photos in low light conditions or holding the camera incorrectly. Press [t Shutter] halfway down to make sure the subject is focused. (p. 28)Photos are blurred when shooting at night.As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows.This can make it difﬁcult to steady the camera and may result in camera shake.Select t Night in s mode. (p. 34)Turn on the ﬂash. (p. t 45)Set tISO speed options. (p. 46)Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.tSubjects come out too dark because of backlighting.When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between the light and dark areas, the subject may come out too dark.Avoid shooting in front of the sun.tSelect t Backlight in s mode. (p. 32)Set the ﬂash option to t Fill in. (p. 45)Adjust the exposure. (p. t 54)Set the Auto Contrast Balance (t ACB) option. (p. 55)Set the metering option to t Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 56)

9Quick referenceTaking photos of peoplest mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 32 Red-eyet , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 45 Face Detectiont f 50 Taking photos at night or in the darkst mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 32 Flash options tf 45 ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) tf 46 Taking action photosContinuoust , Motion Capture f 59 Taking photos of text, insects, or ﬂowersst mode > Close Up, Text f 32 Macrot , Auto Macro (to take close-up photos) f 47 White Balancet (to change the color tone) f 57 Adjusting the exposure (brightness)ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) tf 46EVt (to adjust exposure) f 54 ACBt (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds) f 55 Meteringt f 56 AEBt (to take 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures) f 59 Applying a different effectPhoto styles (to apply tones) tf 60 Smart Filtert effects f 61 Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, tor contrast) f 62 Reducing camera shakeDigital Image Stabilization (DIS) tf 27Viewing ﬁles by category in tSmart Album f 69 Deleting all ﬁles on the tmemory card f 71 Viewing ﬁles as a slide show tf 72 Viewing ﬁles on a TV tf 82 Connecting your camera to a tcomputer f 83Adjusting sound and volume tf 108 Adjusting the brightness of tthe display f109Changing the display tlanguage f 109Setting the date and time tf 109Formatting the memory card tf 109Troubleshooting tf 119

10ContentsExtended functions ........................................................ 30Shooting modes ................................................................ 31Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 31Using the Scene mode ........................................................ 32Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................ 33Using the frame guide .......................................................... 34Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode .............................. 34Using the Program mode ..................................................... 35Recording a video ............................................................... 36Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................ 37Recording voice memos ................................................... 39Recording a voice memo ..................................................... 39Adding a voice memo to a photo .......................................... 39Shooting options ............................................................ 40Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 41Selecting a resolution ........................................................... 41Selecting image quality ........................................................ 42Using the timer .................................................................. 43Basic functions ............................................................... 13Unpacking ......................................................................... 14Camera layout ................................................................... 15Inserting the battery and memory card .............................. 17Charging the battery and turning your camera on ............. 18Charging the battery ............................................................ 18Turning on your camera ........................................................ 18Performing the initial setup ................................................ 19Learning icons ................................................................... 20Using the touch screen ..................................................... 21Selecting a shooting mode ................................................ 22Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition .............. 23Setting the touch screen and sound ................................. 24Setting the display type for the touch screen .......................... 24Setting the sound ................................................................ 24Taking photos .................................................................... 25Zooming ............................................................................. 26Reducing camera shake (DIS) .............................................. 27Tips for getting a clearer photo .......................................... 28

11 ContentsShooting in the dark .......................................................... 45Preventing red-eye .............................................................. 45Using the ﬂash .................................................................... 45Adjusting the ISO speed ...................................................... 46Changing the camera’s focus ............................................ 47Using macro ....................................................................... 47Using auto focus ................................................................. 47Using smart touch focus ...................................................... 48Using one touch shooting .................................................... 49Adjusting the focus area ....................................................... 49Using face detection ......................................................... 50Detecting faces ................................................................... 50Taking a self portrait shot ...................................................... 51Taking a smile shot .............................................................. 51Detecting eye blinking .......................................................... 52Using smart face recognition ................................................ 52Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .......................... 53Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 54Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 54Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 55Changing the metering option ............................................... 56Selecting a light source (White balance) ................................. 57Using burst modes ............................................................ 59Improving your photos ...................................................... 60Applying photo styles ........................................................... 60Applying smart ﬁlter effects ................................................... 61Adjusting your photos .......................................................... 62Playback/Editing ............................................................. 64Playing back ...................................................................... 65Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 65Playing a video .................................................................... 73Playing a voice memo .......................................................... 74Editing a photo .................................................................. 76Rotating a photo .................................................................. 76Resizing photos .................................................................. 76Using Smart crop ................................................................ 77Applying photo styles ........................................................... 77Applying smart ﬁlter effects ................................................... 78Applying a special effect ...................................................... 79Adjusting photo ................................................................... 80Creating a print order (DPOF) ................................................ 80Viewing ﬁles on a TV ......................................................... 82

12Sending photos via email ................................................ 100Viewing photos or videos on the allshare devices ........... 101Viewing photos or videos on a TV screen ............................ 101Viewing photos or videos on another device (renderer) ......... 102Sending or receiving photos or videos with a camera ..... 104Sending photos or videos to another camera ....................... 104Receiving photos or videos from another camera ................. 104Settings ......................................................................... 106Settings menu ................................................................. 107Accessing the settings menu .............................................. 107Sound settings .................................................................. 108Display settings ................................................................. 108Camera settings ................................................................ 109Appendixes ................................................................... 112Error messages ............................................................... 113Camera maintenance ...................................................... 114Cleaning your camera ........................................................ 114About memory cards ......................................................... 115About the battery ............................................................... 116Before contacting a service center .................................. 119Camera speciﬁcations ..................................................... 122FCC notice ...................................................................... 126Index ............................................................................... 130Transferring ﬁles to your computer (for Windows) .............. 83Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio ........................................ 84Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable disk .................................................................................... 86Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .......................... 87Transferring ﬁles to your computer (for Mac) ...................... 88Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ............... 89Wireless network ............................................................ 91Connecting to a WLAN and conﬁguring network settings . 92Connecting to a WLAN automatically .................................... 92Setting network options ....................................................... 93Setting IP manually .............................................................. 93Network connection tips ...................................................... 94Storing your information ....................................................... 95Storing email addresses ....................................................... 95Setting the ﬁle size to share .................................................. 96Setting a password ............................................................. 96Changing the password ....................................................... 96Checking information ........................................................... 97Entering text ........................................................................ 97Using photo or video sharing websites .............................. 98Accessing a website ............................................................ 98Uploading photos or videos .................................................. 99Contents

Unpacking ………………………………… 14Camera layout ……………………………… 15Inserting the battery and memory card … 17Charging the battery and turning your camera on …………………………………… 18Charging the battery ………………………… 18Turning on your camera ……………………… 18Performing the initial setup ……………… 19Learning icons ……………………………… 20Using the touch screen …………………… 21Selecting a shooting mode ……………… 22Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition …………………………………… 23Setting the touch screen and sound …… 24Setting the display type for the touch screen 24Setting the sound …………………………… 24Taking photos ……………………………… 25Zooming ……………………………………… 26Reducing camera shake (DIS) ……………… 27Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 28Basic functionsLearn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Basic functions 14UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.The illustrations may differ from your actual items.Camera AC adapter/ USB cableRechargeable batteryStrap Touch pen User Manual CD-ROMQuick Start ManualOptional accessoriesCamera case A/V cableMemory card (microSDTM)Battery charger

Basic functions 15Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.Battery chamber coverInsert a memory card and batteryTripod mountFlashLensZoom buttonZoom in or outtZoom in on part of a photo or view tﬁles as thumbnailsAF lamp/timer lampInternal antenna** Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.

Basic functions 16Camera layoutUSB and A/V portAccepts USB cable or A/V cablePlayback button Touch screenSpeakerShutter buttonPOWER buttonHome button12Microphone

Basic functions 18Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera tfor the ﬁrst time. (p. 19) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [Playback]. The camera turns on and accesses Playback mode immediately.Charging the batteryBefore using the camera for the ﬁrst time, you must charge the battery. Attach the USB cable to the AC adapter, and then plug the end of cable with the indicator light into your camera.Indicator lightRedt : ChargingGreent : Fully charged

Basic functions 19Performing the initial setupWhen the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to conﬁgure the camera's basic settings.Set the date and time, and select 6.Date/Time SetSelect 7Touch Calibration.Tap the target on the screen with your touch pen.8Touch CalibrationTap directly in the center of the target for optimal performance.Select 9 to switch to Shooting mode.Select 1Language.Select a language.2Select 3Time Zone.Select a time zone and select 4.To set the daylight-saving time, select t .Time ZoneLondonSelect 5Date/Time Set.

Basic functions 20Icon Descriptionlt : Motion recognitionNt : Network menusMt : Shooting options and settings menufImage setting optionst : Exposure valuet : White balancet : ISO speedt : Face tonet : Face retoucht : Focus area optiont : Face detection optiont : Photo resolutiont : Video resolutiont : Photo qualityt : Frame ratet : Exposure with ACBt : Metering optiont : Burst typet : Photo stylest : Smart ﬁlter effectt : Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast, saturation)t : Long time shuttert : Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)t : Audio recording<>t : Another row of optionsLearning iconsThe icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set.1 Status iconsIcon DescriptionpShooting modeAperture and shutter speedPhoto resolutionVideo resolutionMeteringDigital Image Stabilization (DIS)Frame rateExposure valueISO speedWhite balanceFace detectionBurst modeImage adjustment (sharpness, contrast, saturation)Photo stylesIcon DescriptionSmart ﬁlter effectAvailable number of photosAvailable recording timeInternal memoryMemory card insertedt : Fully chargedt : Partially chargedt : Charging neededZoom ratioVoice memoAuto focus frameCamera shakeOption set 1 (of 3)Current date and timeGrid lines2 Option icons (touch)Icon DescriptionFlash optionAuto focus optionTimer optionDisplay typeTouch screen lock12

Basic functions 21Using the touch screenLearn basic actions to use the touch screen. Use the supplied touch pen to touch or drag on the screen. Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or option. Dragging Drag left or right to scroll horizontally.-2 -1 0 +2-2 -100+2+1EVDo not use other sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. Doing so may damage the screen.When you touch or drag on the screen, discolorations may occur. It tis not a malfunction but a characteristic of the touch screen. Touch or drag lightly to reduce these effects.The touch screen may not recognize your touches correctly when:tyou touch multiple items at the same time -you use the camera in high humidity environments -you use the camera with an LCD protection ﬁlm or another LCD -accessoryIf you touch the screen with your ﬁnger, the screen may not recognize tyour input.Depending on the viewing angle, the screen may appear darker. tAdjust the brightness or angle.

Basic functions 22Selecting a shooting modeLearn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting.Mode DescriptionSSmart Auto: Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects. (p. 31)aAuto: Take a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings. (p. 25)pProgram: Take a photo by setting options. (p. 35)sScene: Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene. (p. 32)DSmart Scene Detection: Record a video by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects. (p. 37)vMovie: Record a video. (p. 36)Select the mode icon.1Select a mode.2

Basic functions 23Selecting a shooting modeSelecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionYour camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to quickly switch the shooting mode by tilting the camera. In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding .Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground, as shown below.

Basic functions 24Setting the touch screen and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen and sound according to your preferences.Option DescriptionHide: Hide icons on the screen if you perform no operations for 3 seconds (touch the screen to display icons again).Guide Line: Display grid lines. The grid lines are helpful for getting the photo aligned with a surface, such as the horizon or the edges of buildings. This option is available only in Shooting mode.Setting the soundSet whether your camera emits a speciﬁed sound when you operate your camera.In Shooting or Playback mode, select 1M.Select 2  Beep Sound.Select an option.3Option DescriptionOff The camera does not emit any sounds.On The camera emits sounds.Select 4 to return to the previous mode.Setting the display type for the touch screenIn Shooting mode, select 1. (In Playback mode, select .)Select an option.2FullOption DescriptionTouch Lock: The touch screen is locked during shooting. (Tap and hold until reaches to unlock the touch screen).Full: In Shooting mode, always display icons on the screen. In Playback mode, display icons and information.Basic: In Playback mode, always display icons on the screen.

Basic functions 25Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in Auto mode.Make sure that the camera is in 1a mode (Auto), the camera’s default shooting mode. If not, select the mode icon t a.Align your subject in the frame.2Half-press [3Shutter] to focus.A green frame means the subject in focus.tA red frame means the subjects is out of focus. tPress [4Shutter] to take a photo.See page 28 for tips to get clearer photos.

Basic functions 26Taking photosZoomingYou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 3X optical zoom and 3X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 9 times. Rotate [Zoom] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [Zoom] left to zoom out.Zoom ratioZoom inZoom outThe zoom ratio available for videos differs. 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 rangeZoom indicatorDigital rangeThe digital zoom is not available when using tS, s (in some scenes), D, and v modes and when used with Face Detection, and Smart Filter.It may take longer to save a photo when using the digital zoom.t

Basic functions 27Taking photosDIS may not function properly when:t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 - Night in s mode)the battery is low -you take a close-up shot -In some scene modes, the DIS function is unavailable.tIf the camera is impacted, the display will be blurry. In this case, turn toff the camera and turn it on again to use the DIS function correctly.Reducing camera shake (DIS)Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode.Before correction After correctionIn Shooting mode, select 1f  >  .Select an option.2Option DescriptionOff: Deactivate the DIS function.On: Activate the DIS function. ps

Basic functions 28 Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically.The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set.Focus framePress [t Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green.Change the frame and thalf-press [Shutter] again if displayed in red. Reducing camera shake Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake. (p. 27) When h is displayed Camera shakeWhen shooting in the dark, avoid setting the ﬂash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still.Use a tripod or set the ﬂash option to t Fill in. (p. 45)Set ISO speed options. (p. t 46)Tips for getting a clearer photo

Basic functions 29 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difﬁcult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background -(When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background)the light source behind the subject is too bright -the subject is shiny -the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds -the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame -Use the focus lockHalf-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to take your photo.When you take photos in low lighttTurn on the ﬂash. (p. 45)When subjects are moving fasttUse the continuous or motion capture function. (p. 59)

Shooting modes ………………………………………… 31Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 31Using the Scene mode ………………………………… 32Using the Beauty Shot mode …………………………… 33Using the frame guide ………………………………… 34Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ……………… 34Using the Program mode ……………………………… 35Recording a video ……………………………………… 36Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ……………… 37Recording voice memos ……………………………… 39Recording a voice memo ……………………………… 39Adding a voice memo to a photo ……………………… 39Extended functionsLearn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo.

Extended functions 31Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.Icon DescriptionAppears when taking portraits at night.Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting.Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.Appears when taking portraits.Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.Appears when taking close-up photos of text.Appears when taking photos of sunsets.Appears when taking photos of clear skies.Appears when taking photos of forested areas.Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful subjects.Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a while. This is available only when you are shooting in the dark.Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.Appears when taking photos of ﬁreworks. This is available only when you use a tripod.Using the Smart Auto modeIn this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. The mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.In Shooting mode, select 1a  S.Align your subject in the frame.2The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate tmode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.Icon DescriptionAppears when taking photos of landscapes.Appears when taking photos of bright white backgrounds.Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the ﬂash is off.

Extended functions 32Shooting modesUsing the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene.In Shooting mode, select 1a s.Select a scene.2SceneThis mode allows you to choose an appropriate scene for a variety of situations.For the Beauty Shot mode, see “t Using the Beauty Shot mode” on page 33.For the Frame Guide mode, see “t Using the frame guide” on page 34.For the Night mode, see “t Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode” on page 34.Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3Shutter] to focus.Press [4Shutter] to take the photo.Half-press [3Shutter] to focus.Press [4Shutter] to take the photo. If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, tS will not change and the default settings will be used.Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait tmode depending on the subject's position or lighting.The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting tenvironments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject.Even if you use a tripod, t mode may not be detected depending on the subject's movement.

Extended functions 33Shooting modesTo hide facial imperfections, select 3 an option.Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of timperfections.Level 3Align your subject in the frame and half-press [4Shutter] to focus.Press [5Shutter] to take the photo.The focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.Using the Beauty Shot modeTake a photo of a person with options to hide facial imperfections.In Shooting mode, select 1a  s  .To make the subject's skin tone appear lighter (face 2only), select f  an option.Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter.tLevel 2

Extended functions 34Shooting modesAdjusting the exposure in the Night modeIn Night mode, you can catch brief ﬂashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure. In Shooting mode, select 1a  s  .Select 2f   Aperture.Aperture Shutter SpeedSelect an option.3Using the frame guideWhen you want another person to take a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame guide will help the other person take a photo of you by showing the part of the pre-composed scene.In Shooting mode, select 1a  s  .Align your subject in the frame and press [2Shutter].Transparent guides will appear on the left and right of the tframe.Cancel Frame: BackAsk another person to take a photo.3The person must align the subject in the frame by using the tguides, and then press [Shutter] to take the photo.To cancel the guide, select 4.

Extended functions 35Shooting modesUsing the Program modeSet various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in Program mode.In Shooting mode, select 1a  p.Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “2Shooting options.”)Align your subject in the frame and half-press [3Shutter] to focus.Press [4Shutter] to take the photo.Select 4 Shutter Speed.Shutter SpeedApertureSelect a value to adjust the shutter speed and select 5.Align your subject in the frame and half-press [6Shutter] to focus.Press [7Shutter] to take the photo.Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Extended functions 36Shooting modesSelect 3>  a sound option.Option DescriptionOff: Record a video without sound.On: Record a video with sound.Zoom Mute: Record a video without sound while zooming.Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to 4“Shooting options.”)Press [5Shutter] to start recording.Press [6Shutter] again to stop recording.Recording a videoRecord videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high deﬁnition. The recorded video is saved as an MP4 (H.264) ﬁle. H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format testablished by international standard organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T.The zoom sound may be recorded if you use the zoom while trecording a video.Some memory cards may not support high deﬁnition recording. In this tcase, set a lower resolution.Memory cards with slow writing speed will not support high-resolution tvideos and high-speed videos. To record high-resolution or high-speed videos, use memory cards with fast writing speed.In Shooting mode, select 1a  v.Select 2f  a frame rate (the number of frames per second).As the number of frames increases, action appears more tnatural, but the ﬁle size is increased.30 FPS is available only when the video resolution is 320 X 240.

Extended functions 37Shooting modesUsing the Smart Scene Detection modeIn this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene.In Shooting mode, select 1a  D.Align your subject in the frame.2The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate tmode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.Icon DescriptionAppears when recording videos of landscapes.Appears when recording videos of clear skies.Appears when recording videos of forested areas.Appears when recording videos of sunsets. To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you can record your favorite scenes as a single video.Select to pause while recording. Select to resume.Stop: Shutter

Extended functions 38Shooting modesPress [3Shutter] to start recording.Press [4Shutter] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, tD will not change and the default settings will be used.The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting tenvironments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject.In Smart Scene Detection mode, you cannot set smart ﬁlter effects tand photo styles.

Extended functions 39Recording 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 a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. apsAdding a voice memo to a photoIn Shooting mode, select 1f   . (In some modes, select f  > (Twice)   .) MemoAlign your subject in the frame and take a photo.2The camera begins to record a voice memo right after you ttake the photo.Recording automatically stared (10 seconds maximum).3Press [t Shutter] to stop recording a voice memo.Recording a voice memoIn Shooting mode, select 1f   . (In some modes, select f  > (Twice)   .) RecordPress [2Shutter] to record.Select t to pause and to resume.Once recording begins, the available recording time displayed tat the top of the screen will be changed to reﬂect ﬁle number.You can record voice memos of up to 10 hours in length.tPress [3Shutter] to stop.Select 4 to switch to Shooting mode.

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 41Selecting a resolution ………………………… 41Selecting image quality ……………………… 42Using the timer ……………………………… 43Shooting in the dark ……………………… 45Preventing red-eye …………………………… 45Using the ﬂash ……………………………… 45Adjusting the ISO speed …………………… 46Changing the camera’s focus …………… 47Using macro ………………………………… 47Using auto focus …………………………… 47Using smart touch focus …………………… 48Using one touch shooting …………………… 49Adjusting the focus area ……………………… 49Using face detection ……………………… 50Detecting faces ……………………………… 50Taking a self portrait shot …………………… 51Taking a smile shot …………………………… 51Detecting eye blinking ……………………… 52Using smart face recognition ………………… 52Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) … 53Adjusting brightness and color …………… 54Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ……… 54Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ……… 55Changing the metering option ……………… 56Selecting a light source (White balance) …… 57Using burst modes ………………………… 59Improving your photos …………………… 60Applying photo styles ………………………… 60Applying smart ﬁlter effects ………………… 61Adjusting your photos ……………………… 62Shooting optionsLearn about the options you can set in Shooting mode.

Shooting options 41Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.Option Description4320 X 3240: Print on A1 paper.4000 X 3000: Print on A1 paper.4320 X 2880: Print on A1 paper in wide ratio (3:2).4320 X 2432: Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.3264 X 2448: Print on A3 paper.2560 X 1920: Print on A4 paper.2048 X 1536: Print on A5 paper.1920 X 1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.1024 X 768: Attach to an email.Selecting a resolutionAs you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the ﬁle size will also increase.When taking a photo:In Shooting mode, select 1f  .Select an option.24320 X 2432 SapsDv

Shooting options 42Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video:In 1D and v modes, select f  .Select an option.21280 X 720 HQOption Description1280 X 720 HQ: Play back high-quality ﬁles on an HDTV.1280 X 720: Play back on an HDTV.640 X 480: Play back on a general TV.320 X 240: Post on a web page.For Sharing: Post on a website using the wireless network (30 seconds maximum).Selecting image qualityPhotos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format. Higher quality images will result in larger sizes.In Shooting mode, select 1f  . Select an option.2FineOption DescriptionSuper FineFineNormal aps

Shooting options 43Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapsDvPress [3Shutter] to start the timer. The AF lamp/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically ttake a photo at the speciﬁed time.Select the timer icon or press [t Shutter] to cancel the timer.Depending on the selected face defection option, the timer is not tavailable or some timer options are not available.In Shooting mode, select 1.Select an option. 2OffOption DescriptionOff: The timer is not active.10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another in 2 seconds.Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a photo. (p. 44)The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Shooting options 44Using the timerPose for your photo while the AF-lamp/timer lamp is 5blinking.The AF-lamp/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the tcamera automatically takes a photo.The motion timer may not work when:you are more than 3 m away from the cameratyour movements are too subtletthere is too much light or backlighttthe subject is close enough to reﬂect the AF lightt Using the motion timer In Shooting mode, select 1  .Press [2Shutter].Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after 3pressing [Shutter].Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate 4the timer.The AF lamp/timer lamp will start to blink rapidly when the tcamera detects you.The detection range of the motion timer

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 the dark or when you need more light on your photos.In Shooting mode, select 1.Select an option.2AutoOption DescriptionOff:The ﬂash will not ﬁre.tCamera shake warning (t ) will be displayed when shooting in low light.Auto: The camera will select a proper ﬂash setting for the detected scene in S mode.Auto: The ﬂash ﬁres automatically when the subject or background is dark. SapsPreventing red-eyeIf the ﬂash ﬁres when you take a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to ﬂash options in “Using the ﬂash.”This option is available in some scene modes. ap

Shooting options 46Shooting in the darkAdjusting the ISO speedThe ISO speed is the measure of a ﬁlm’s sensitivity to light as deﬁned by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the ﬂash.In Shooting mode, select 1f  .Select an option.2Select t to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.AutoThe higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. pOption DescriptionRed-eye*: The ﬂash ﬁres when the subject or background is tdark.The camera reduces red-eyes.tFill in: The ﬂash always ﬁres.tLight intensity is adjusted automatically.tSlow Sync: The ﬂash ﬁres and the shutter stays open longer.tSelect this when you want to capture ambient light tto reveal more details in the background.Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.tRed-eye Fix*: The ﬂash ﬁres when the subject or background is tdark.The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced tsoftware analysis.The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.* There is an interval between two bursts of the ﬂash. Do not move until the ﬂash ﬁres a second time.Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select t Blink Detection or Self-Portrait.Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance tfrom the ﬂash. (p. 122)If there is reﬂected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear ton your photo.

Shooting options 47Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.Using auto focusTo take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.In Shooting mode, select 1.Select an option.2Normal (AF)Option DescriptionNormal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm. Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 10 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom).Macro: Focus on a subject 10 - 80 cm (50 - 80 cm when using zoom).The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. apDvUsing macroUse macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as ﬂowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Using auto focus.”Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.tTurn off the ﬂash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.t pDv

Shooting options 48Changing the camera’s focusIf you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will tappear in the center of the screen.Tracking a subject may fail when:tthe subject is too small or the subject moves excessively. -the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place -colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same -the camera shakes excessively - In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame.If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject tto track. If the camera fails to ﬁx the focus, the focus frame will change to a red tsingle-line frame.If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style toptions, and smart ﬁlter effects.Using smart touch focusSmart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.In Shooting mode, select 1f   .Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area 2(indicated by a frame).A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the tsubject as you move the camera.The white frame means that your camera is tracking the tsubject.The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you thalf-press [Shutter]. aps

Shooting options 49Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene.In Shooting mode, select 1f  .Select an option.2Center AFOption DescriptionCenter AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects are located in the center).Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.One Touch Shooting: Focus on the subject by touching the image on the screen. Touch and hold the subject to take the photo.Smart Touch AF: Focus on and track the subject that you touch on the screen. (p. 48)The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. apsUsing one touch shootingYou can focus on your subject and take a photo with a touch of your ﬁnger.In Shooting mode, select 1f   .Touch a subject to focus.2Touch and hold the subject to take the photo.3Touch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up. tIf you touch and hold any other area, the frame to detect faces will tchange to a normal frame.If you use this function, you cannot set burst options, photo style toptions, and smart ﬁlter effects. aps

Shooting options 50Using face detectionIf 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. apsDetecting facesYour camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces).In Shooting mode, select f   . The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames.The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect tfaces.If you want to focus faces in gray focus frames, touch them to focus.tWhen you use the burst option, the detected faces may not be tregistered.In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable.tFace detection may not be effective when:t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 -the subject is not facing the camera -the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask -the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable -the subject’s facial expression changes remarkably -Face detection is not available when using a photo style, a smart ﬁlter teffect, or smart touch AF.When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not twork.Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not tavailable or some timer options are not available.Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst options tare not available.When you take photos of detected faces, they will be registered in tthe face list.You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode. t(p. 68) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classiﬁed in Playback mode.The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list tor Smart Album.