Camcorder User Manual
Table Of Contents
- key features of your memory camcorder
- before reading this user manual
- Important information on use
- safety information
- contents
- quick start guide
- getting to know the camcorder
- preparation
- USING THE HAND STRAP
- ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
- BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING
- CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE
- CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE
- BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER
- SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
- LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
- TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF
- SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)
- INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
- about the storage media
- recording
- playback
- recording options
- playback options
- settings options
- using with a Windows computer
- connecting to other devices
- maintenance & additional information
- troubleshooting
- specifications
- Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE
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Focusing manually during recording:
This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the correct
focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual
focus mode.
1. Press the Control button (
/
) to select "Manual."
The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
2. Press the Control button (
/
) to select the desired indicator to
adjust focus, then press the OK button.
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Focusing on a nearer subject
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button (
) to the indicator
( ).
Focusing on a farther subject
To focus on a farther subject, press the Control button (
) to the indicator
( )
.
The nearer or farther icon
(
/ ) appears between the indicators
when focus adjustment reaches the end.
The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button
(
/
) to adjust the focus.
The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator is
displayed.
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You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button.
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Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre
area automatically.
Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus.
If you use the zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.
Before focusing manually, check if the "Digital Zoom" is turned off. While "Digital Zoom" is
turned on, manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off.
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<Nearer subject>
<Further subject>
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :
A photo containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.
A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.
Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.
People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.
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Manual Focus
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