- Where is the official quide? It is recommended that the new owner reads the Samsung User Manual. In fact, it is chock-full of ideas which we will expound further in our blog.
- How do I turn off/on the flash? The following will work in the programmed shooting mode but not in Smart Auto mode!
- Turn on the camera.
- Press the flash symbol of the main button.
- You will see Off|Red Eye Fix|Slow Sync|Fill In|Red Eye|Auto.
- Highlight Off
- Press central Ok button.
- How do I focus closer to a subject? 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Toggle between AF | Macro by pressing repeatedly the flower symbol. 3. Select Macro. 4 4. Press central Ok button.
- How do I save my photo files to the computer? Use the usb cable provided. Windows and Linux should be able to treat the cameraś sd card as a mounted file system. For example in Ubuntu, the F-spot photo manager automatically comes alive. The photos in the SD card appears in the directory /media/NO_NAME/DCIM/100Photo/.
- How do I restore (reset) the factory setttings?
Goto Menu/Settings/Reset. Select YES.
- What batteries do I use with the ES30 camera?
- Is there a Black and White setting in the camera?
The ES30 uses AA sized batteries. Use either non-rechargeable alkaline or rechargeable Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-Mh) batteries. I use Eneloop(Sanyo) brand. Your mileage may vary.
Bring spare batteries if you plan on extended shooting. You should carry a belt bag.
I also tried non-rechargeable Lithium Eveready but they are quite expensive! But you can take a lot of photos.
You can get a black and white effect either in shooting or in post-editing mode under program control.
In taking photos, choose Menu/Shooting/Photo Sytle Selector/CL (classic B & W) mode.
In editing photos, choose Menu/Photo Sytle Selector/CL (classic B & W) mode. Then press the Ok button. The camera automatically saves the modified image! Clever.
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