Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TL220 Sony
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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly . Ä Click a topic User Manual TL220 Common questions Quick refer ence Contents Basic function.
1 Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
2 Health and safety information Protect batteries, char gers, and memory cards from damage Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or ver y • 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.
3 Health and safety information 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 memor y card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
4 ©2009 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the W indows logo are t registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto S Auto a Program p Scene s DUAL IS d Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.
6 Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Half-press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Pre.
7 Common questions Y ou 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 .
8 Quick refer ence T aking photos of people s t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 32 Red-eye t , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 45 Face Detection t f 50 T aking photo.
9 Contents Using the DUAL IS mode ..................................................... 36 Using the Program mode ..................................................... 36 T aking a self-portrait shot ...................................................
10 Contents Adjusting brightness and color .......................................... 54 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) .................................... 54 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................... 55 Changing the metering option .
Unpacking …………………………………… 12 Camera layout ……………………………… 13 Icons …………………………………………… 15 Inserting the battery and mem.
Basic functions 12 Camera AC adapter/USB cable (AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00165A) Rechargeable battery (4302-001227) T ouch pen (AD75-00070A) Strap (Silver: AD63-02596A) User Manual CD-ROM (AD46-00278A) A/V cable (AD39-00146A) Quick Start Manual (AD68-04230A) Unpacking Check your product box for the following items.
Basic functions 13 Camera layout Before you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Flash Lens AF-assist light/ timer lamp Front display Battery chamber cover In.
Basic functions 14 Camera layout Main display * * Referred to “ T ouch screen ” in this manual Playback button Microphone Status lamp Blinking t : When saving a photo or video, being read by a .
Basic functions 15 Icon Description Display type Motion recognition M Shooting options and settings menu f Image setting options t : Exposure value t : White balance t : ISO speed t : Face.
Basic functions 16 Inserting the batter y and memor y card Learn to insert the battery and an optional microSD TM memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot.
Basic functions 17 Charging the battery and tur ning your camera on T urning on your camera Press [ 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. 18) T urning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ P ].
Basic functions 18 Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Set the date and time, select a date format, and select 6 . Select 7 Calibration . T ap the target on the scr een with your touch pen.
Basic functions 19 Using the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. Use the supplied touch pen to touch or drag on the screen. T ouching T ouch an icon to select a menu or option. Dragging Drag left or right to scroll horizontally .
Basic functions 20 Using the touch screen Using gestures Perform certain functions by drawing commands on the touch screen. Gesture Description Draw a horizontal bar to right or left to view the next or previous file. Draw an X to delete a photo. Draw a circle to rotate a photo.
Basic functions 21 Selecting a shooting mode Learn how to select a shooting mode. Y our camera provides you with various modes for shooting. Mode Description S Smart Auto : T ake a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects. (p. 31) a Auto : T ake a photo quickly and easily with minimal settings.
Basic functions 22 Selecting a shooting mode Access the Smart Auto mode (p. 31) Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground, as shown below .
Basic functions 23 Setting the dual displays and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the front display and touch screen according to your preferences. Y our camera will not remember your option setting once you turn off t the camera. Set options for the front display when you turn on your camera.
Basic functions 24 Setting the dual displays and sound Setting the touch vibration or sound Set whether your camera vibrates or emits a specified sound when you touch on the screen. In Shooting or Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 Haptic&Sound .
Basic functions 25 T aking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Make sure that the camera is in the 1 a mode (Auto), the camera’ s default shooting mode. If not, select the mode icon t a . Align your subject in the frame.
Basic functions 26 T aking photos Zooming Y ou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Y our camera has a 4.6X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 23 times. Push [ Zoom ] right to zoom in on your subject. Push [ Zoom ] left to zoom out.
Basic functions 27 T aking photos OIS 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.
Basic functions 28 Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to t reduce camera shake optically . (p. 27) Select the t d mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally . (p. 36) When h is displayed F3.5 1/30s Camera shake When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off .
Basic functions 29 Preventing your subject fr om 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 sub.
Shooting modes …………………………………………… 31 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………………………… 31 Using the Scene mode …………………………………….
Extended functions 31 Shooting modes T ake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the flash is off. Appears when taking portraits at night.
Extended functions 32 Shooting modes Select a scene. 2 Scene This mode allows you to choose an appropriate scene for a variety of situations. For the t Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode” on page 33. For the t Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on page 34.
Extended functions 33 Shooting modes T o hide facial imperfections, select 3 f an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of t imperfections. Level 2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 4 Shutter ] to focus.
Extended functions 34 Shooting modes Using the Children mode In this mode, you can draw children’ s attention to the camera by showing a short animation on the front display . In Shooting mode, select 1 a s . An animation will play . t If the front display is turned off, tap the front display to turn it t on.
Extended functions 35 Shooting modes Select 4 f Shutter Speed . 1.0 2.0 4.0 8.0 16.0 Shutter Speed Aperture Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and select 5 . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 6 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 7 Shutter ] to take the photo.
Extended functions 36 Shooting modes Using the Program mode Set various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. In Shooting mode, select 1 a p . Set options. (For a list of options, refer to “ 2 Shooting options.
Extended functions 37 Shooting modes Half-press [ 4 Shutter ] or select on the touch screen to take another photo. Y ou can use this function when the front display option is set to t . (p. 23) If you use this function, you cannot set face detection options.
Extended functions 38 Shooting modes Set other options as desired. (For options, r efer to 4 “Shooting options.”) Press [ 5 Shutter ] to start recor ding. Press [ 6 Shutter ] again to stop recor ding. T o pause recor ding The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video.
Extended functions 39 Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. Y ou can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. Y ou will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera.
Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 41 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 41 Selecting image quality ………………………… 42 Using the timer ……………….
Shooting options 41 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Option Description 4000 X 3000 : Print on A1 paper . 3984 X 2656 : Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2). 3840 X 2160 : Print on A2 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDTV .
Shooting options 42 Selecting a resolution and quality When recor ding a video: In the 1 v mode, select f . Select an option. 2 1280 X 720 HQ Option Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV . 1280 X 720 : Play back on an HDTV .
Shooting options 43 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. Sapsdv Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the timer . The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will t automatically take a photo at the specified time. The front display will start the countdown a few seconds t before shooting.
Shooting options 44 Using the timer Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 5 is blinking. The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the t camera automatically takes a photo.
Shooting options 45 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use 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.
Shooting options 46 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed The 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.
Shooting options 47 Changing the camera’ s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using auto focus T o take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. In Shooting mode, select 1 .
Shooting options 48 Changing the camera’ s focus If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will t appear in the center of the screen.
Shooting options 49 Changing the camera’ s focus Adjusting the focus area Y ou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’ s location in the scene.
Shooting options 50 Using face detection If 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 . T ake photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.
Shooting options 51 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, select f . Hold your camera still while t “ Capturing ” is displayed on the screen.
Shooting options 52 Using face detection The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending t on lighting conditions, remarkable changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses. The camera can automatically register up to 14 faces.
Shooting options 53 Using face detection Select 3 to register the face as one of your favorites. Select 4 when the face list appears. Y our favorite faces are indicated with a t on the face list. Y ou can register up to 6 favorite faces. t The flash option will be set to t Off .
Shooting options 54 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+) In Shooting mode, select 1 f .
Shooting options 55 Adjusting brightness and color Option Description Off : ACB is off. On : ACB is on. The ACB feature is always on in the t a mode.
Shooting options 56 Adjusting brightness and color Option Description Spot : Y our camera measures only the light intensity of the t very center of the frame. If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your t photo may be improperly exposed.
Shooting options 57 Adjusting brightness and color Auto WB Icon Description Auto WB : Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions. Daylight : Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day . Cloudy : Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows.
Shooting options 58 Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance Y ou can customize the white balance by taking photos of a white surface, such as a piece of paper . This will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual scene according to your lighting condition.
Shooting options 59 Using burst modes It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos.
Shooting options 60 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colors, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, select 1 f > (once or twice) . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue).
Shooting options 61 Improving your photos Contrast option Description - Decrease the color and brightness. + Increase the color and brightness. Saturation option Description - Decrease the saturation. + Increase the saturation. Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).
Playing back ………………………………… 63 Starting Playback mode ……………………… 63 Viewing photos ………………………………… 69 Playing a video …………….
Playback/Editing 63 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Y ou can also view files by tilting the camera. t (Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground.
Playback/Editing 64 Playing back Start a slide show (p. 70) Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground, as shown below . Selecting a menu using motion recognition Y our camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to quickly select a menu by tilting the camera.
Playback/Editing 65 Playing back Icon Description Select a display type (p. 24) Select a menu using motion recognition (p. 64) M Playback and settings menus Playback time of videos or voice memos Play videos or voice memos (Video p. 71/V oice memo p. 72) Ranking your favorite faces Y ou can change the ranking of your favorite faces or delete them.
Playback/Editing 66 Playing back Option Description T ype View files by the file type. Date View files by the date they were saved. Color View files by the dominant color of the image. W eek View files by the weekday they were saved. Favorite View your favorite files.
Playback/Editing 67 Playing back Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. T o select and protect files, In Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 Protect Select . Select files you want to protect. 3 Select t to select all files.
Playback/Editing 68 Playing back T o delete all files, In Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 Delete All Ye s . Alternate way to delete a file While viewing a file in Playback mode, draw an X on the screen. T o protect all files, In Playback mode, select 1 M .
Playback/Editing 69 Playing back Copying files to the memory card Y ou can copy files from the internal memory to a memor y card. In Playback mode, select 1 M .
Playback/Editing 70 Playing back Icon Description Delete the file. Crop the enlarged photo (it will be saved as a new file). Go back to the original view . Starting a slide show Y ou can apply effects and audio to your slide show . This function does not work for videos or voice memos.
Playback/Editing 71 Playing back Playing a video Y ou can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video. In Playback mode, select a video 1 . Use the following icons to control playback. 2 Icon Description Scan backward. / Pause or resume playback.
Playback/Editing 72 Playing back Playing a voice memo Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo 1 . Use the following icons to control playback. 2 Icon Description Scan backward. / Pause or resume playback. Stop playback. Scan forward.
Playback/Editing 73 Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice 1 memo . Use the following icons to control playback. 2 Icon Description / Pause or resume playback. Stop playback. Adjust volume or mute sound.
Playback/Editing 74 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Resizing photos In Playback mode, select a photo 1 . Select 2 an option. Select t to save the photo as a start image.
Playback/Editing 75 Editing a photo Defining your own RGB tone In Playback mode, select a photo 1 . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 2 Adjust the amount of the color . 3 Custom RGB Select 4 . Editing color Apply a different color tone to the photo, such as Soft, Vivid, or Forest.
Playback/Editing 76 Editing a photo Applying a special effect Apply special effects to the photo, such as color filters or noise effects. In Playback mode, select a photo 1 . Select 2 an option. Elegant Option Description Colour Filter : Change background colors to black and white to make the main subject stand out.
Playback/Editing 77 Editing a photo Applying snow effect In Playback mode, select a photo 1 . Select 2 . Snow falls around the subjects. t Select 3 to stop snowing and select . Applying fun effects In Playback mode, select a photo 1 . Select 2 or .
Playback/Editing 78 Editing a photo Set DPOF options. 5 Option Description Select whether to print the photos as thumbnails. (Select to print photos as thumbnails.) Specify the size of the print. Select 6 , or . to set the number of copies. Select 7 .
Playback/Editing 79 Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A / V cable. View photos or play videos using the touch screen on 8 your camera. The touch screen will function as the controller for the TV t screen.
Playback/Editing 80 T ransferring files to your computer (for Windows) T ransfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. Y ou can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites. Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even t when the computer meets the requirements.
Playback/Editing 81 T ransferring files to your computer (for Windows) T urn on the camera. 5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically . t Select a folder on your computer to save new files. 6 If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window for saving t new files will not appear .
Playback/Editing 82 T ransferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. Y ou can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or Y ouT ube. For details, select Menu Help in the program.
Playback/Editing 83 T ransferring files to your computer (for Windows) T ransferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk Y ou can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. In Shooting or Playback mode, select 1 M .
Playback/Editing 84 T ransferring files to your computer (for Windows) Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows 2000/Vista is similar . If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until 1 it stops.
Playback/Editing 85 T ransferring files to your computer (for Mac) When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer , the computer will recognize the device automatically . Y ou can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs.
Playback/Editing 86 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer . Select an option. 4 Option Description Current Photo Print the currently selected photo.
Playback/Editing 87 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Configuring print settings Option Description Size : Specify the size of the print. Layout : Create thumbnail prints. T ype : Select the type of paper . Quality : Set the printing quality .
Settings menu …………………………………………… 89 Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 89 Sound settings ………………………………………….
Appendixes 89 Settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 1/2 V olume Haptic Strength Haptic&Sound Shutter Sound Start Sound Off Low Medium High : Off Select 4 to return to the previous scr een.
Appendixes 90 Settings menu Display settings * Default Item Description Language Select a language for the display text. Function Description Display a brief description of an option or menu. ( Off , On * ) Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on.
Appendixes 91 Settings menu Camera settings * Default Item Description Format Format the internal memory and the memor y card (all files-including the protected files-will be deleted).
Appendixes 92 Settings menu * Default * Default Item Description Imprint Set whether to display the date and time on your photos when printing. ( Off *, Date , Date & Time ) The date and time will be displayed on the bottom- t right corner of the photo in yellow .
Appendixes 93 Settings menu Item Description Video Out Set the video signal output according to your region. NTSC t *: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, T aiwan, Mexico.
Appendixes 94 Error messages When the following error messages appear , try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error T urn off your camera and then turn it on again. t Remove your memory card and insert it again. t Format your memory card.
Appendixes 95 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dr y cloth. Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens t cover .
Appendixes 96 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB microSD TM card: Size Sup.
Appendixes 97 Camera maintenance Battery life Average time / Number of photos T est conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 100 mins/ Approx. 200 photos This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 12M resolution, Fine quality , OIS on.
Appendixes 98 Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted t correctly . T urn off your camera when charging. t T urn on your camera after charging the batter y for more than 10 t minutes.
Appendixes 99 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a ser vice center . If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center .
Appendixes 100 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The photo is too bright Y our photo is overexposed. Adjust the t exposure value. (p. 54) T urn off the flash. (p. t 45) The photo is too dark Y our photo is underexposed.
Appendixes 101 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Y our camera cannot play videos Y ou can play videos only with the Intelli- t studio program. Install the program on your computer . (p. 82) Make sure that the USB cable is t connected correctly .
Appendixes 102 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto t : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec. Program t : 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Night t : 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks t : 2 sec.
Appendixes 103 Camera specifications Playback T ype Single image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show with music and effects, Movie clip, Smart Album* *Smart Album category: T ype, Date, Color , Week, Face,.
Appendixes 104 Camera specifications Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (SLB-07A, 720 mAh) The power source may differ depending on your region.
Appendixes 105 FCC notice Declaration of Conformity t T rade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Model No. : Samsung TL220 Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Address : 105 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ T elephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendixes 106 F Face detection Blink detection 51 Face detection 50 Smart face recognition 52 Smile shot 51 Facial brightness 33 Facial imperfections 33 Flash Auto 45 Fill in 46 Off 45 Red-eye 46 Red.
Appendixes 107 Q Quick View 91 R Recording Video 37 V oice memo 39 Recycle bin 69 Red-eye in Playback mode 77 in Shooting mode 45 Reset 91 Resizing 74 Resolution Photo 41 Video 42 RGB tone in Playback.
Appendixes 108 Video Out 93 Viewing files as thumbnails 67 on TV 79 Slide show 70 Smart album 66 V oice memo Playing 72 Recording 39 V olume 90 W White balance 57 Z Zooming 26 Smart T ouch AF 48 Smil.
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