Samsung EK-GC200 - Using the Focus Lock; When Taking Photos in Low-Light Conditions

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Camera: Basic functions

Using the focus lock

Half-press the Shutter button to focus. When the subject is focused, you can change the

composition. When you are ready, press the Shutter button to take the photo.

When taking photos in low-light conditions

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Turn the flash on to take photos in low-light conditions. (p. 83)

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Adjust the ISO sensitivity. (p. 78)

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Installing the Battery21
Removing the Battery22
Charging the Battery23
Checking the Battery Charge Status24
Inserting a Memory Card25
Reducing the Battery Consumption25
Removing the Memory Card26
Attaching a Hand Strap27
Formatting the Memory Card27
Turning the Device on and off28
Adjusting the Volume28
Switching to Silent Mode29
Basics30
Indicator Icons30
Using the Touch Screen31
Finger Gestures31
Tapping31
Tapping and Holding32
Dragging32
Double-Tapping32
Control Motions33
Flicking33
Pinching33
Rotating the Screen34
Tilting34
Panning to Move35
Panning to Browse35
Sweeping36
Covering36
Notifications37
Quick Setting Panel37
Home Screen38
Rearranging Items38
Adding an Application Icon38
Adding an Item38
Rearranging Panels39
Setting Wallpaper39
Using Applications40
Using Widgets40
Adding Widgets to the Home Screen40
Opening from Recently-Used Applications40
Applications Screen41
Rearranging Applications41
Organising with Folders41
Uninstalling Applications41
Sharing Applications42
Entering Text42
Changing the Keyboard Type42
Entering Text by Voice43
Copying and Pasting43
Changing the Keyboard Layout43
Changing Language Keyboards43
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network44
Turning Wi-Fi on and off44
Adding Wi-Fi Networks44
Setting up Accounts45
Using the NFC Feature (Tag & Go)45
Adding Accounts45
Removing Accounts45
Transferring Files46
Turning on the Remote Viewfinder Feature46
Transferring Photos or Videos46
Connecting with Samsung Kies47
Connecting as a Media Device47
Securing the Device48
Setting a Pattern48
Setting a PIN48
Setting a Password48
Upgrading the Device49
Unlocking the Device49
Upgrading over the Air49
Upgrading with Samsung Kies49
Camera: Basic Functions50
Launching Camera50
Learning the Preview Screen50
Camera Etiquette50
Learning Icons51
Closing Camera51
Taking Photos52
Taking Videos52
Viewing Photos and Videos53
Auto Focus and Auto Exposure53
Zooming in or out53
Taking Photos or Videos with Voice Commands54
Taking Photos or Videos with Filter Effects54
Changing Shooting Options Quickly55
Reducing Camera Shake55
Using Face Detection56
Taking a Smile Shot56
Detecting Eye Blinking56
Tips for Taking Clearer Photos57
Holding the Camera Correctly57
Half-Pressing the Shutter Button57
Keeping the Subject in Focus58
Using the Focus Lock59
When Taking Photos in Low-Light Conditions59
When Subjects Are Moving Rapidly60
Camera: Shooting Modes61
Auto61
Smart61
Smart Mode Suggest62
Beauty Face62
Best Photo62
Selfie Alarm62
Continuous Shot63
Best Face63
Colour Bracket64
Kids Shot64
Landscape64
Dawn64
Macro65
Food65
Party/Indoor65
Action Freeze66
Rich Tone(HDR)66
Panorama67
Waterfall68
Animated Photo69
Drama69
Eraser70
Sound & Shot70
Interval70
Silhouette71
Sunset71
Night71
Fireworks72
Light Trace72
Expert73
Adjusting Major Shooting Options73
Program Mode73
Aperture Priority Mode74
Shutter Priority Mode75
Manual Mode75
User Mode76
My Modes76
Camera: Shooting Options and Settings77
Customising Shooting Options77
EV (Brightness)77
ISO (Sensitivity)78
WB (Light Source)79
Customising Preset White Balance Options80
Metering81
Drive Mode81
Save as User Mode82
Photo Size82
Quality82
Adjust Image82
Auto Contrast82
Flash83
Timer83
Focus84
AF Area84
One Touch Shot84
Face Detection85
AE Bracket Set85
OIS (Anti-Shake)86
Video Recording Options86
Sharing Options87
Camera Settings87
Media89
Gallery89
Viewing Images89
Zooming in and out89
Playing Videos90
Trimming Segments of a Video90
Editing Images90
Modifying Images91
Favourite Files91
Deleting Files91
Sharing Files91
Setting as Wallpaper92
Tagging Faces92
Using Tag Buddy92
Paper Artist93
Video94
Deleting Videos94
Sharing Videos94
Video Editor95
Using Popup Video Player95
Creating Videos95
Story Album96
Inserting Text in a Video96
Splitting Videos96
Applying Effects to a Video96
Creating Story Albums97
Creating Albums from Gallery97
Creating Albums by Tag Information97
Viewing Story Albums98
Creating Albums with Recommended Photos99
Setting Your Home City99
Setting a Minimum Number of Photos99
Creating an Event or Travel Album99
Xtremera100
Capturing Star Trails100
Music101
Highlighting Subjects101
Capturing Light Trails101
Capturing Lights in Pendulum Motion101
Playing Music102
Creating Playlists102
Youtube103
Watching Videos103
Uploading Videos103
Communication104
Contacts104
Managing Contacts104
Searching for Contacts105
Displaying Contacts105
Moving Contacts105
Importing and Exporting Contacts106
Favourite Contacts106
Contact Groups107
Business Card107
Email108
Setting up Email Accounts108
Sending Messages108
Sending Scheduled Messages108
Google Mail109
Reading Messages109
Labels110
Hangouts111
Google+111
G+ Photos111
Chaton112
Web & Network113
Internet113
Viewing Webpages113
Opening a New Page113
Chrome114
History114
Links114
Sharing Webpages114
Bluetooth115
Syncing with Other Devices115
Samsung Link116
Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices116
Sending and Receiving Data116
Sending Files117
Playing Files on a Remote Device117
Managing Contents on a Web Storage Service117
Group Play118
Creating a Group for Group Play118
Joining Group Play119
Using Additional Features in a Group Play Session119
Application & Media Stores120
Play Store120
Installing Applications120
Samsung Apps121
Play Books121
Play Movies122
Play Music122
Play Newsstand122
Play Games122
Utilities123
S Memo123
Composing Memos123
Browsing Memos124
Inserting Multimedia Files or a Voice Recording124
Viewing a Memo125
S Planner126
Creating Events or Tasks126
Syncing with Google Calendar127
Changing Calendar Type127
Searching for Events127
Deleting Events127
Dropbox128
Cloud128
Syncing with the Samsung Account128
Backing up or Restoring Data128
Drive129
Syncing with Dropbox129
Uploading Files129
Viewing Files129
Clock130
Alarm130
Setting Alarms130
World Clock131
Stopwatch131
Desk Clock131
Stopping Alarms131
Calculator132
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Google133
Voice Search133
My Files134
Managing Files134
Adding Shortcuts to Folders134
Downloads135
Travel & Local136
Maps136
Searching for Locations136
Getting Directions for a Destination136
Connections137
Wi-Fi137
Setting Wi-Fi Sleep Policy137
About Settings137
Setting Network Notification138
Wi-Fi Direct138
Data Usage138
More Networks139
Nearby Devices139
Flight Mode139
Smart Network139
My Device140
Sound141
Blocking Mode141
Hands-Free Mode141
Accessory141
Accessibility142
Language and Input143
Samsung Keyboard143
Google Voice Typing144
Voice Recogniser144
Motion145
Text-To-Speech Options145
Pointer Speed145
Accounts146
Backup and Reset146
Location Services147
Security147
More147
Power148
Application Manager148
Google Settings149
Storage149
Date and Time149
Troubleshooting150
The Subject’s Eyes Appear Red150
Photos Have Dust Spots150
Photos Are Blurred150
Appendix150
Photos Are Blurred When Shooting at Night151
Subjects Come out too Dark Because of Backlighting151
When You Cannot Take Photos or Videos151
When the Flash Is Not Functional151
When the Flash Fires Unexpectedly152
When the Colours in the Photo Do Not Match the Actual Scene152
When the Photo Is too Bright or Dark152
The Lens Barrel Does Not Retract Even When the Power Is off152
The Touch Screen Responds Slowly or Improperly153
Your Device Freezes or Has Fatal Errors153
The Internet Is Often Disconnected153
The Battery Icon Is Empty153
The Battery Does Not Charge Properly154
The Battery Depletes Faster than When First Purchased154
Your Device Is Hot to the Touch154
Error Messages Appear When Launching the Camera154
Photo Quality Is Poorer than the Preview155
Error Messages Appear When Opening Multimedia Files155
Another Bluetooth Device Is Not Located155
Your Device Cannot Find Your Current Location156
Data Stored on the Device Has Been Lost156
A Small Gap Appears Around the Outside of the Device Case156
Using or Storing the Device157
Inappropriate Places to Use or Store the Device157
Using on Beaches or Shores157
Storing for Extended Period of Time157
Using the Device with Caution in Humid Environments158
Other Cautions158
Cautions When Using Memory Cards159
About the Battery161
Notes about Using the Battery162
Cautions about Using the Battery163
Notes about Charging the Battery163
Notes about Charging with a Computer Connected163
Malware and Viruses164
Handle and Dispose of Batteries and Chargers with Care164
Cleaning the Device165
Installing the Battery and Memory Card177
Menu Button177
Home Button177
Back Button177
Using Gallery186
Launching Gallery186
Editing Photos186
Trimming Videos187
Sharing Photos Via Email187
Using Internet188
Viewing the User Manual188
From Your Device188
Safety Information190
Setting up Your Camera219
Opening the Battery Compartment219
Installing and Removing the Memory Card220
Installing the Memory Card220
Low Battery Indicator222
Switching the Camera on or off223
Locking and Unlocking the Touch Screen223
Configuring Your Camera223
Set Date and Time223
Entertainment224
Backup and Restore225
Google & Location225
Setup Complete225
Creating a New Google Account226
Creating a Samsung Account226
Camera Operation228
Using the Camera228
Zoom Feature229
To Zoom in229
To Zoom out229
Camera Modes230
Quick Settings231
Camera and Camcorder Settings232
Viewing Your Pictures234
Using the Camcorder234
Viewing Your Videos235
Understanding Your Camera236
Features of Your Camera236
Camera at a Glance237
Bottom View of Your Camera238
Display Layout238
Primary Shortcuts239
Application Icons241
Google Search Bar247
Menu Navigation247
Command Keys247
Touch and Hold248
Swipe and Palm Swipe248
Panning248
Using Gestures248
Sensitivity Settings and Tutorial249
Hand Motions249
Hand Motion Tutorial249
Locking and Unlocking the Camera250
Home Screen Overview250
Navigating through the Home Screens250
Navigating Using Sub-Menus251
Accessing Recently-Used Apps252
Customizing Your Home Screen252
Creating Shortcuts252
Adding a Shortcut from the Apps Menu252
Deleting a Shortcut253
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts253
Adding and Removing Widgets253
Adding a Widget253
Removing a Widget254
Moving Icons in the Apps Menu254
Creating Application Folders254
Adding a New Page to the Application Menu255
Changing the Wallpaper255
Notification Bar256
Clearing Notifications256
Accessing Additional Panel Functions256
Memory Card257
Mounting the SD Card257
Unmounting the SD Card257
SD Card Available Memory Status257
Text Input Methods259
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard259
Changing the Text Input Mode - Keypad260
Using ABC Mode260
Using Symbol/Numeric Mode261
Predictive Text261
Samsung Keyboard Settings262
Entering Text Using Continuous Input262
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature262
Contacts and Your Address Book264
View Your Address Book264
Adding a New Contact264
Saving a Number from the Home Screen264
Editing an Existing Contact266
Finding an Address Book Entry266
Joining Contact Information266
Unjoining a Contact267
Marking a Contact as Default268
Synchronizing Accounts268
Address Book Options268
Options in Address Book268
Options at Selected Contact Screen269
Adding a Contact to a Group270
Removing a Contact from a Group270
Creating a New Group270
Editing a Caller Group270
Address Book Favorites272
Adding Favorites to Your Address Book272
Removing Favorites from Your Address Book272
Deleting Address Book Entries from the Device272
Multimedia273
Music Player273
Music Player Options274
Music Player Settings274
Using Playlists275
Creating a Playlist275
Adding Music to a Playlist275
Removing Music from a Playlist275
Google Play Music276
Video Player276
Play Movies & TV277
Photo Wizard278
Instagram279
Messaging280
Types of Messages280
Using Email280
Creating an Email Account280
Creating Additional Email Accounts281
Switching between Email Accounts281
Using Gmail282
Signing into Your Gmail282
Creating a Gmail Message282
Viewing a Gmail Message282
Other Gmail Options283
Google Talk283
Messenger284
Changing Your Settings285
Accessing Settings285
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings285
Bluetooth Settings286
Activating Bluetooth286
Additional Bluetooth Settings286
Airplane Mode287
Vpn288
Volume290
Default Notifications291
System Sound291
SD Card292
Application Manager293
Memory Usage293
Running Services294
Lock Screen Settings295
Lock Screen Options295
Owner Information296
Encryption296
Make Passwords Visible297
Device Administrators297
Unknown Sources297
Trusted Credentials298
Language299
Clear Credentials299
Keyboards and Input Methods299
Google Voice Typing Settings299
Predective Text Settings301
Speech Settings302
Back up and Reset303
Back up My Data303
Backup Account303
Factory Data Reset303
Adding an Account304
Removing an Account304
Developer Options307
About Device309
Software Update310
Accessing the Mobile Web311
Navigating with the Browser311
Zooming in and out of the Browser311
Browser Options311
Enter a URL312
Search the Internet312
Going Incognito313
Using Bookmarks313
Adding Bookmarks314
Editing Bookmarks314
Deleting Bookmarks314
Emptying the Cookies314
Using Your History315
Saved Pages315
Privacy and Security315
Turning Wi-Fi on318
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network318
Turning Wi-Fi off318
Manually Scan for a Wi-Fi Network319
Wi-Fi Status Indicators319
Wi-Fi Advanced Settings319
Sharing Information with Connected Device320
About Bluetooth321
Turning Bluetooth on and off321
Bluetooth Status Indicators321
Pairing Bluetooth Devices322
To Access the Bluetooth Settings Menu322
To Change Your Bluetooth Name322
To Make Your Device Visible322
Disconnecting a Paired Device323
Deleting a Paired Device323
Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth324
PC Connections324
Connecting as a Storage Device325
Applications326
Allshare Play326
Configuring Allshare Settings328
Allshare Play Screen Sharing Via Group Case329
Calendar330
Calendar Settings331
Turning off an Alarm333
Setting the Snooze Feature333
Deleting Alarms333
Deleting a World Clock Entry334
Download the Desktop Application336
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device336
Game Hub337
Gmail337
To Share a Picture with Other Group Play Users338
Enabling a Location Source340
Using Maps340
Launching Navigation342
Navigation Options342
Obtaining Driving Directions343
Using a Physical Address343
Play Magazines344
Creating a New Memo345
S Suggest347
Weather349
Exposure to Radio Frequency351
Do Cell Phones Pose a Health Hazard?351
Interphone Study352
Operating Environment366
Using Mobile Device Neat Other Electronic Devices366
Implantable Medical Devices366
Vehicles367
Posted Facilities367
Potentially Explosive Environments367
Restricting Children's Access368
Index380

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