Samsung PL20 - User Manual

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Manual Del Usuario105 pages

Questions and Answers

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Brenda CowanJul 30, 2025
Why do subjects come out too dark in my Samsung PL20 photos?
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  Timothy HillJul 31, 2025
  Subjects may appear too dark due to backlighting, which occurs when the light source is behind the subject or when there's high contrast between light and dark areas. To resolve this, avoid shooting with the sun behind your subject. Additionally, you can select Backlight in the mode, set the flash option to Fill in, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option, adjust the exposure, or set the metering option to Spot if a bright subject is in the center of the frame.
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jevansAug 7, 2025
Why are my Samsung Digital Camera photos blurred?
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  lindaflemingAug 7, 2025
  Blurred photos can occur due to low light conditions or incorrect camera handling. Ensure the subject is focused by pressing the shutter button halfway down. You may also consider using the mode.
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Amy AndersonAug 14, 2025
How to fix red eyes in Samsung Digital Camera photos?
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  Alicia WhiteAug 14, 2025
  Red eyes in photos are caused by reflection from the camera flash. To prevent this, set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu.
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Sharon ReynoldsAug 23, 2025
What to do if photos from Samsung PL20 Digital Camera are blurred at night?
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  hbrownAug 23, 2025
  When shooting at night, blurriness can occur because the camera slows the shutter speed to allow more light. To avoid this, select Night in the mode. You can also turn on the flash, set ISO speed options, or use a tripod to stabilize the camera.

Summary

Organization of the user manual

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Extended functions

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video or voice memo.

Shooting options

Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.

Playback;Editing

Settings

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Basic functions

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning your camera on

Learn how to charge the battery and turn the camera on.

Performing the initial setup

Selecting options

Taking photos

Learn how to take photos easily and quickly in the Smart Auto mode.

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Extended functions

Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for conditions.

Recording a video

Shooting options

Selecting a resolution and quality

Learn how to change image resolution and quality settings for photos and videos.

Shooting in the dark

Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera's focus using macro or auto focus.

Using face detection

Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust brightness and color for better image quality.

Selecting a light source (White balance)

Improving your photos

Playback;Editing

Playing back

Learn to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and manage files.

Editing a photo

Transferring files to your Windows computer

Learn to transfer files by connecting your camera to your Windows PC.

Transferring files to your Mac computer

Appendixes

Error messages

Try remedies for common error messages.

Camera maintenance

Before contacting a service center

Try troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center.

Samsung PL20 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.2 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.33 \
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Digital zoom	5 x
Focal length range	4.9 - 24.5 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Minimum RAM	256 MB
Minimum processor	Pentium III, Power Mac G3
Aperture range (F-F)	3.5 - 5.9
Camera shutter speed	8 - 1/2000 s
Minimum storage drive space	250 MB
Minimum system requirements	USB CD-ROM
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista Mac OS 10.3
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	27 - 135 mm
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.8 - ∞/1 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	Centre weighted Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	0.8 - 1 m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - 1 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	1 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.8 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	0.5 - 1.59 m
Flash range (wide)	0.2 - 2.68 m
Flash recharging time	4 s
Internal memory	6.9 MB
Compatible memory cards	SD, SDHC
Maximum memory card size	8 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Backlight, Beach, Children, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Documents, Night, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	Trimming
Photo effects	Negative film, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show
Material	Metal, Plastic
Product color	Silver
Battery type	BP-70A
Power requirements	4.2V
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85 %