Samsung ECWB100ZBABUS manual

C l i c k a t o p i c Basic troubleshooting Quick refer ence Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index This use r m anua l in clu des deta ile d us age inst ruct ion s fo r yo ur came ra. Ple ase rea d this man ual tho roug hly . WB100/WB101  [...]

1 Keep your camera away from small childr en and pets. Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well. Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended [...]

2 Caution —situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera. Use only authentic, manufacturer -recommended batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery [...]

3 Copyright information • Microsoft Windows and the W indows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • T[...]

4 Indicators used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Smart Auto Program Scene DUAL IS Live Panorama Magic Plus Settings Movie Shooting mode icons These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a mode. See the example below . Note: The or mode may not support functions for all scenes or modes. For example: Shooting options 63 Adj[...]

5 Pressing the shutter • Half-press [ Shutter ]: Press the shutter halfway down • Press [ Shutter ]: Press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition • Subject : The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life • Background : The objects around th[...]

6 Ba sic tr ou ble sho otin g Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’ s eyes appear red. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . (p. 52) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit men[...]

7 Qu ick r efe r en ce Capturin g photos of pe ople • mode > Beauty S hot  35 • mode > Picture in Picture  42 • Red-eye/ Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  52 • Face Det ection  59 • Self-Por trait  60 Capturin g photos at ni ght or i n the dark • mode > Night, S unset, Dawn  34 •[...]

8 Co nte nts Health and safety information Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Usin g the D UAL IS mode .... .... ....... .... ....... .... ....... ........ 38 Usin g the L ive Panoram a mode .... ....... ....... .... ....... .... .. 39 Usin g the M agic Plus m ode .... ....... .... ....... ........ ....... .... 41 Usin g the 3D Photo mo[...]

9 Cont ents Usin g Face Dete ction ....... ....... ....... .... ....... .... ....... ........ 59 Dete cting fa ces ...... ....... ........ ....... ....... ........ ....... ....... .. 59 Capt uring a self po rtra it shot ...... .... ....... .... ....... ........ ..... 60 Capt uring a smile s hot .... ........ ....... ....... ........ ....... .......[...]

Un pack ing …… ………… ………… ……… 11 Ca mera la you t ………… ……… ………… … 12 Atta ching a str ap ………… ……………… 15 Atta ching a len s cap ………… …………… 15 In sert ing th e ba tte ry a nd mem ory car d … 16 T urn ing on you r c amer a …… ………… …… 17 T urning on[...]

Basic functions 1 1 Un pac kin g The following items are included in your product box. Camera USB cable AA Alkaline batteries Strap Lens cap/Lens cap strap Quick Start Guide • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • Y ou can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center .[...]

Basic functions 12 Ca mer a l ayo ut Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’ s parts and their functions. Shutter button Recor ding button Lens POWER bu tton AF-assis t light/Timer lamp Speaker Mode dia l (p. 14) Flash po p-up button Eyelet f or camera stra p Flash USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable HDMI por t Accep[...]

Basic functions 13 Came ra lay out Status l amp • Blinking : When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer when the image is out of focus • Steady : When the camera is connecting to a computer or when the image is in focus Zoom but ton • In Shooting mode : Zoom in or out • In Playback mode : Zoom in on par[...]

Basic functions 14 Came ra lay out Mode dial Icon Description Smart Auto : Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. Program : Capture a photo by setting options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically . Scene : Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene. DUAL IS : [...]

Basic functions 15 Came ra lay out Attaching a strap Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently . Attaching a lens cap Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens.[...]

Basic functions 16 In ser tin g the ba ttery and me mory car d Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memor y card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Battery Using the memory card adapter T o use micro memory car ds wi[...]

Basic functions 17 T urni ng on you r c amer a T urning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ ]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode. If yo u t ur n o n y our ca mer a by pre ssi ng and h ol din g [ ] unt il the st atu s lam p bl ink s, th e c ame ra doe s n ot em it any so und s. T ur ning on your camera Press [ POWER ] to[...]

Basic functions 18 Pe rfo rmin g the in itia l s etu p When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’ s basic settings. 4 Press [ / ] to select a time zone, and then press [ ]. [GM T+00 :00] 2012 /01 /01 12:0 0 PM Cancel Set Time Zone Home London 5 Press [ ] to se[...]

Basic functions 19 Perf orming the initi al set up 6 Press [ / ] to select an item. 7 Press [ / ] to set the date, time, and daylight- saving time, and then press [ ]. 8 Press [ ] to select Date T ype , and then press [ ] or [ ]. Date T ype YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Back Select 9 Press [ / ] to select a date type, and then press [ ]. 1 0 Pre[...]

Basic functions 20 Le arni ng ic ons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set. 1 2 3 Icon Description Available recording time Exposure value Current date Current time Available number of photos Memory card inserted • : Sufficient • : Insufficient • : Replace the batte[...]

Basic functions 21 Se lec tin g opt ion s or me nus T o select an option or a menu, press [ ], and then press [ / / / ] or [ ]. Going back to the previous menu Press [ ] to go back to the previous menu. Ha lf- pre ss [ S hut ter ] t o r et urn to Sh oot ing m od e. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select an option or a menu. • T o move up or d[...]

Basic functions 22 Sele cting option s or menus 3 Press [ / ] to select White Balance , and then press [ ] or [ ]. EV White Bala nce ISO Flash Focus Focus Ar ea Exit Select 4 Press [ / ] to select a White Balance option. White Bala nce : Dayli ght Back Select 5 Press [ ] to save your settings. For example, to select a White Balance option in Pr ogr[...]

Basic functions 23 Se tti ng th e d isp lay and so und Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. About histograms A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, the photo is underexposed and will appear dark. A peak on the right of the graph m[...]

Basic functions 24 Sett ing th e disp lay and so und Setting the option display view Y ou can hide or show the option display appearing in some modes. Press [ ] repeatedly . • Hide the option display . • Show the option display . Beauty Shot Panel Of f Option display  For example, in Scene mode Setting the sound T urn the sound your ca[...]

Basic functions 25 Ca ptu rin g pho tos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to captur e a photo. 5 Press [ ] to view the captured photo. • T o delete the[...]

Basic functions 26 Capt uring phot os Digital zoom The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 26X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 130 times. Zoom indicator Opti[...]

Basic functions 27 Capt uring phot os Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 52 times. Zoom indicator Optical range Intelli range Phot o re[...]

Basic functions 28 Capt uring phot os Reducing camera shake In Shooting mode, you can set either the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) or the Dual Image Stabilizer (Dual IS) to reduce or eliminate picture blurriness from camera shake.  Before correction  After correction 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select OIS . 3 Select an option. Icon Desc[...]

Basic functions 29 Holding your camera correctly Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically . The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically . Focus frame • Press [ Shutter ] [...]

Basic functions 30 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 (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source behind the subject is too bright - the subject is [...]

E x te nd ed f un ct io ns Learn how to capture a photo and recor d a video by selecting a mode. Us ing the Sm art Aut o mo de …… ………… 32 Us ing the Sc ene mod e … …… ………… … 34 Usin g the B eaut y Shot mode …………… 35 Usin g the F rame Guide ……………… …… 36 Us ing the Pr ogr am mode … ……… …[...]

Extended functions 32 Us ing th e Sma rt Au to mod e In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. Icon Description Portraits with backlighting Portraits Close-up photos o[...]

Extended functions 33 Usin g the Smart Auto m ode • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the mode. • Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting. • The camera may not select the correct scene depending[...]

Extended functions 34 Us ing th e Sce ne mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. Option Description Landscape Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. Close up Capture detailed parts of a subject or small subjects, such as flowers or insects. T ext Clearly capture text from printed or electron[...]

Extended functions 35 Usin g the Scene mode 6 Press [ ]. 7 Select Face Retouch . 8 Select an option. • For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more imperfections. Face Retou ch Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Back Select 9 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 1 0 Press [ Shutter ] to captur e th[...]

Extended functions 36 Usin g the Scene mode 4 Ask another person to capture a photo. • The person aligns the subject in the frame using the guides, and then press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo. 5 T o cancel the guides, press [ ]. Using the Frame Guide When you want another person to capture a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the[...]

Extended functions 37 Us ing th e Pro gra m mo de In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically . 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Set the desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 48) 3 Align your subject in the frame, and the[...]

Extended functions 38  Before correction  After correction 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to captur e the photo. • The camera will correct photos optically only when the light source is brighter than fluorescent light. • If your subject is [...]

Extended functions 39 Us ing th e Liv e P anor am a m ode In Live Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. 4 With [ Shutter ] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it captur e the rest of the panorama. • When the viewfin[...]

Extended functions 40 Usin g the Live P anor ama mo de • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following: - moving the camera too quickly or too slowly - moving the camera too little to capture the next image - moving the camera at irregular speeds - shaking the camera - changing the camera direction while capturing a pho[...]

Extended functions 41 Us ing th e Mag ic Plus mo de In the Magic Plus mode, you can capture a photo or record a video with various effects. Using the 3D Photo mode Y ou can take 3D pictures in 3D Photo mode that can be viewed on a 3D TV or 3D monitor . 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ S[...]

Extended functions 42 Usin g the Magic P lus mod e Using the Split Shot mode In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Select a split style. • T o adjust the sharpness of the dividing line, press [ ], and then select Line Blur → a desired value. • T [...]

Extended functions 43 Usin g the Magic P lus mod e 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus, and then pr ess [ Shutter ] to capture a backgr ound photo. • T o select a background photo from your saved photos, press [ ], and then select Open Image → a desired photo. Y ou cannot select a video file or a photo captured in Live Panorama mode. 4 Press [[...]

Extended functions 44 Usin g the Magic P lus mod e Using the Photo Filter mode Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye Classic 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Select an effect. Option Description Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignettin[...]

Extended functions 45 Usin g the Magic P lus mod e Using the Movie Filter mode Apply various filter effects to your videos to create unique images. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Select an effect. Option Description Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Fish-eye Distort close[...]

Extended functions 46 Us ing th e Mov ie mod e In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. • H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by the international standards organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T . • Som[...]

Extended functions 47 Usin g the Movie mode Pause recor ding The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. Pause • Press [ ] to pause while recording. • Press [ ] to resume.[...]

Se lect ing a res olu tion an d qu ali ty ……… … 49 Sele cting a r esolutio n …………… ……… 49 Sele cting a n im age qua lity ……… ………… 50 Us ing the ti mer … ……… ………… ………… 51 Sh ooti ng in the dar k ………… ………… … 52 Pr eventing red- eye ……………… ……… 52 Usin g t[...]

Shooting options 49 Se lec tin g a r eso lut ion an d qu ali ty Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Setting the video resolution 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Movie Size . 3 Select an option. Icon Description 1280 X 720 : HD files to play back on an HDTV . 640 X 480 : SD files to play back on an analog TV . 320 [...]

Shooting options 50 Sele cting a reso luti on and quali ty Selecting an image quality Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality settings will result in larger file sizes. Setting the photo quality The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG format. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Quality . 3 Selec[...]

Shooting options 51 Us ing th e tim er Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to start the timer . • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed. • Press [ Shutter ] or [ ] to cancel the timer . • Depending on the Face Detection o[...]

Shooting options 52 Sh oot ing i n t he dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. 2 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Flash Off Auto Red-eye Fill in Slow Sync Red-eye Fix Back Select Preventing r ed-eye If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person’ s eyes. T o prev[...]

Shooting options 53 Shoo ting i n the dark Icon Description Red-eye Fix : • The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. • There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Available options may diff[...]

Shooting options 54 Shoo ting i n the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’ s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity to capture better[...]

Shooting options 55 Ch ang ing t he cam era ’ s f ocus Learn how to adjust the camera’ s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Using auto focus T o capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus option according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. Focus Normal (AF) Macro Auto Macr o Super Macr [...]

Shooting options 56 Chan ging t he c amera’ s foc us Focusing on a selected area Y ou can focus on an area that you have selected. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Focus Area → Selection AF . 3 Press [ ], and then press [ / / / ] to move the frame to a desired ar ea. Move Set 4 Press [ ]. 5 Press [ Shutter ] to captur e the photo. •[...]

Shooting options 57 Chan ging t he c amera’ s foc us • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. • T racking a subject may fail when: - the subject is too small - the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colors or patterns on the subjec[...]

Shooting options 58 Chan ging t he c amera’ s foc us 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. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Focus Area . 3 Select an option. Icon Description Center AF : Focus on the center of the frame (suitable wh[...]

Shooting options 59 Us ing Fa ce De tec tion 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 . Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. Detecting faces Y our camera automatically detects up to[...]

Shooting options 60 Usin g Face Detec tion Capturing a self portrait shot Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then emits a beep when ready . 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Face Detection → Self-Portrait . 3 Compose your shot with the lens facing you. 4 When you hear a quick beep, press [ Shutte[...]

Shooting options 61 Usin g Face Detec tion Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Face Detection → Blink Detection .[...]

Shooting options 62 Ad jus tin g bri ght ness an d c olo r Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality . 3 Select a value to adjust the exposure. • The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases. EV : +1.0 Cancel Set 4 Press [ ] to save your settings. • Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will b[...]

Shooting options 63 Adju sting bright ness and c olor Changing the metering option The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Metering . 3 Select an option. Icon Descripti[...]

Shooting options 64 Adju sting bright ness and c olor Selecting a White Balance setting The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy , or T ungsten. Au[...]

Shooting options 65 Adju sting bright ness and c olor Defining your own White Balance Y ou can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such as a piece of paper , under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual[...]

Shooting options 66 Us ing bu rs t m ode s It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Icon Description Motion Ca[...]

Shooting options 67 Ad jus tin g ima ges Adjust the sharpness, contrast, or saturation of your photos. 4 Press [ / ] to adjust each value. Sharpness Description - Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for editing the photos on your computer). + Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos. This may also increase the noise in your pho[...]

V iewi ng pho to s or vi deo s in Pl ayba ck mo de ………… ……… ………… ………… … 69 Star ting Pl ayba ck mode …………… …… 69 Viewi ng phot os …………… ……………… 74 Play ing a v ideo ………… ………………… 76 Ed itin g a ph oto … ……… ………… ………… 78 Resi zing ph otos [...]

Playback/Editing 69 Vi ewi ng ph oto s o r vi deo s i n P lay bac k m ode Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files. Photo file information File Information Histogram Memory in use Album/Zoom In Icon Description Current file/T otal files Folder name–File name Protected file Print order has been set (DPOF) T o dis pla y f ile[...]

Playback/Editing 70 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de Viewing files by category in Smart Album View files by category , such as date or file type. 1 In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] to the left. 2 Press [ ]. 3 Select Filter → a category . Filter All Date File T ype Back Select Icon Description All : View files normally . Date : Vi[...]

Playback/Editing 71 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] to the left to view thumbnails (12 at a time). Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left once more to display more thumbnails (24 at a time). Rotate [ Zoom ] to the right to return to the previous view . Men[...]

Playback/Editing 72 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Protect → On . Y ou can no t del ete o r r ota te a p rot ec ted fi le. Deleting files Select files to delete in Playback mode. Deleting a single file Y ou can select one file, [...]

Playback/Editing 73 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de Deleting all files Y ou can select all files, and then delete them at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. • When in thumbnails view , press [ ], select Delete → Delete All , and then skip to step 3, or press [ ], select Delete All , and then skip to step 3. 2 Select Delete[...]

Playback/Editing 74 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de T o Description Move the enlarged ar ea Press [ / / / ]. T rim the enlarged photo Press [ ], and then select Y es . (The trimmed photo will be saved as a new file. The original photo is retained in its original form.) Wh en you v iew ph oto s t hat w ere ca ptu red by a no the r c[...]

Playback/Editing 75 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de Playing a slide show Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide show function does not work for videos. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ]. 2 Select Slide Show Options . 3 Select a slide show effect option. • Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effe[...]

Playback/Editing 76 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de 4 Press [ ]. 5 Select Start Slide Show . 6 View the slide show . • Press [ ] to pause the slide show . • Press [ ] again to resume the slide show . • Press [ ], and then press [ / ] to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode. • Rotate [ Zoom ] to the le[...]

Playback/Editing 77 View ing ph otos o r vi deos i n Playb ack mo de Capturing an image from video 1 While viewing a video, press [ ] at the point where you want to capture an image. 2 Press [ ]. • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video. • The captured image is saved as a new file. T rimming a video 1 [...]

Playback/Editing 78 Ed iti ng a pho to Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. Rotating a photo 1 Rotate the mode di[...]

Playback/Editing 79 Edit ing a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photos. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left, and then select a photo. 4 Select Smart Filter → an option. Miniatur e Back Set Option Description Normal No effect Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject a[...]

Playback/Editing 80 Edit ing a photo 5 Press [ / ] to adjust the option. 6 Press [ ]. 7 Press [ ] to save. Adjusting dark subjects (ACB) 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left, and then select a photo. 4 Select ACB . 5 Press [ ] to save. Adjusting your photos Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation [...]

Playback/Editing 81 Edit ing a photo Retouching faces 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left, and then select a photo. 4 Select Face Retouch . 5 Press [ / ] to adjust the option. • As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother . 6 Press [ ] to save. Removing red-eye 1 Rotate the mode dial to[...]

Playback/Editing 82 Vi ewi ng fi les on a TV , HD TV , or 3D TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 6 T urn on your TV , and then select the A/V video source with the TV r emote control. 7 T urn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV . 8 View[...]

Playback/Editing 83 View ing fi les on a TV , HDTV , or 3D TV 6 T urn on your camera. • If you have an Anynet+ compatible Samsung HDTV and you have turned on your camera’ s Anynet+ function, the HDTV turns on automatically and displays the camera screen, while the camera automatically enters Playback mode. • If Anynet+ is off in your ca[...]

Playback/Editing 84 View ing fi les on a TV , HDTV , or 3D TV 6 T urn on your camera. • If you have an Anynet+ compatible Samsung 3D TV and you have turned on your camera's Anynet+ function, the 3D TV turns on automatically and displays the camera screen, while the camera automatically enters Playback mode. • If Anynet+ is off in you[...]

Playback/Editing 85 T ra nsf err ing fil es to you r Win do ws co mpu ter T ransfer files to your W indows computer , edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them to the web. • The requirements are recommendation only . Intelli-studio may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the condition of your comp[...]

Playback/Editing 86 T ransf erring fil es to your Wind ows co mput er 5 T urn on the camera. • When the Intelli-studio installation pop-up appears on the computer screen, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. • Once the Intelli-studio is installed on your computer , the computer recognizes the camera and launches[...]

Playback/Editing 87 T ransf erring fil es to your Wind ows co mput er Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio allows you to play back and edit files. For details, select Help → Help from the program toolbar . • Y ou cannot edit files directly on the camera. T ransfer files to a folder on your computer before editing. • Intelli-studio suppor[...]

Playback/Editing 88 T ransf erring fil es to your Wind ows co mput er No. Description 1 Open menus. 2 Display files in the selected folder . 3 Switch to the Photo edit mode. 4 Switch to the Video edit mode. 5 Switch to the Sharing mode (to send files by email or upload files to websites, such as Flickr or Y ouT ube). 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbna[...]

Playback/Editing 89 T ransf erring fil es to your Wind ows co mput er Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) With W indows Vista and Windows 7, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar . 1 V erify that the status lamp is not blinking. • The status lamp blinks when transferring files. Wait until it stops. 2 Click on the tool bar [...]

Playback/Editing 90 T ra nsf err ing fil es to you r Ma c c omp ute r When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer , the computer will automatically recognize the device. Y ou can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Ma c O S 1 0. 4 o r l ate r i s s up por ted . 2 T urn on the camera. •?[...]

Se ttin gs men u ……… ……… ………… ………… ……… 92 Acce ssing t he s ettings menu … ………………… … 92 Soun d ………… ………………… ………………… 93 Disp lay ………………… ………………… ………… 93 Conn ectivit y ………… ………………… …………… 94 Gene [...]

Settings 92 Se tti ngs m enu Learn to configure your camera's settings. 3 Select an item. Sound V olume Medium Beep Sound On Shutter So und Sound 1 Start Soun d Off AF Sound On Back Select 4 Select an option. V olume Off Low Medium High Back Select 5 Press [ ] to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu 1 Rotate the mode dial[...]

Settings 93 Sett ings m enu Sound * Default Item Description V olume Set the volume of all sounds. ( Off , Low , Medium *, High ) Beep Sound Set to emit a sound when you press the buttons or switch modes. ( Off , On *) Shutter Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you press the shutter button. ( Off , Sound 1 *, Sound 2 , Sound 3 ) Start Sound [...]

Settings 94 Sett ings m enu * Default Item Description Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. ( Auto *, Dark , Normal , Bright ) No rma l i s fix ed in Pla yba ck mo de eve n i f y ou h ave se lec ted A uto . Quick View Set whether or not to review a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode. ( Off , On *) Auto Display O[...]

Settings 95 Sett ings m enu * Default Item Description HDMI Size Set the resolution of photos when the camera plays back files on an HDTV via the HDMI cable. (NTSC: 1080i *, 720p , 480p / P AL: 1080i *, 720p , 576p ) • If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution. PC Software Se[...]

Settings 96 Sett ings m enu * Default Item Description File No. Specify how to name files. • Reset : Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. • Series *: Set the file number to resume from the previous file number when you insert a new memory card, format a memor [...]

Settings 97 Sett ings m enu * Default Item Description Format Format the internal memory and the memor y card. Formatting will delete all files, including protected files. ( Y es , No ) Er ror s c an oc cur if yo u u se a mem ory ca rd fo rma tte d by ano the r b ran d of cam era , a me mo ry ca rd rea de r , o r a com put er . Ple ase fo rma t me [...]

Er ror me ssa ge s ………… ……… ………… ………… … 9 9 Ca mera ma int enan ce ……… ………… ……… ……… 100 Clea ning yo ur c amera …………… ………………… 1 00 Usin g or st orin g the c amera ……………… ………… 1 01 Abou t memor y ca rds ………………… …………… 102 Abou[...]

Appendixes 99 Er ror me ss age s When the following error messages appear , try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center . File system not supported. Y our camera does not support the F AT file structure of the inserted memory card. Format the memory card on the camera. Low Batt[...]

Appendixes 100 Ca mer a m ain ten anc e Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dr y cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These 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 cover . Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Us[...]

Appendixes 101 Came ra mai ntenan ce Storing for extended period of time • When you store the camera for an extended period, place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material, such as silica gel. • Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and ca[...]

Appendixes 102 Came ra mai ntenan ce • Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor . • Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’ s compartments,[...]

Appendixes 103 Came ra mai ntenan ce Memory card Memory card adapter T o use micro memor y cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader , insert the card into an adapter . Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB SD card: Photo Size Super [...]

Appendixes 104 Came ra mai ntenan ce • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty , wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card into your camera. • Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in contact with memory cards or the memor y card [...]

Appendixes 105 Came ra mai ntenan ce Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries and memory car ds from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporar y or permanent battery damage and may cause a fire or electric shock. Han[...]

Appendixes 106 Came ra mai ntenan ce • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any sharp object. • Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces. • Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as dropping it from high places. • Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 °C (140 °F) or above. [...]

Appendixes 107 Be for e c ont act ing a s ervic e c ent er If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a ser vice center . If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center . Wh en you l eav e y our ca mer a a[...]

Appendixes 108 Befo re con tact ing a service center Situation Suggested remedies The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity . The camera is not malfunctioning. The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings. (p. 95) The display or buttons do not work Remove the batter y , and then inser[...]

Appendixes 109 Befo re con tact ing a service center Situation Suggested remedies The TV does not display your photos • Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A/V cable. • Make sure that your memory card contains photos. Y our computer does not recognize your camera • Make sure that the USB cable is conne[...]

Appendixes 1 10 Ca mer a s pec ifi cat ions Range Wide (W) T ele (T) Normal (AF) 80 cm-infinity 350 cm-infinity Macro 10-80 cm 200-350 cm Auto Macro 10 cm-infinity 200 cm-infinity Super Macro 1-10 cm (Only zoom level 9) - Shutter speed • Auto: 1/8-1/2,000 sec. • Program: 1-1/2,000 sec. • Night: 8-1/2,000 sec. Exposure Control Program[...]

Appendixes 1 1 1 Came ra spe cificat ions Shake reduction DUAL IS [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) + Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)] Effect Photo Shooting mode • Photo Filter (Smart Filter): Miniature, Vignetting, Cross Filter , Fish-eye, Old Film, Classic, Retro • Image Adjust: Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation Video Shooting mode Mov[...]

Appendixes 1 12 Came ra spe cificat ions Playback Photos • T ype: Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album* * Smart Album category: All, Date, File T ype • Edit: Resize, Rotate, Image Adjust, Smart Filter , Crop • Effect: Image Adjust (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, ACB, Face Retouc[...]

Appendixes 1 13 Came ra spe cificat ions Dimensions (W X H X D) 114.48 x 79.26 x 86.45 mm (4.51 x 3.12 x 3.40 in.) (without protrusions) W eight 403 g (14.22 oz.) (without battery and memor y card) Operating T emperature 0–40 °C (32-104 °F) Operating Humidity 5–85 % Software Intelli-studio Specifications may change without notice to improve p[...]

Appendixes 1 14 Gl oss ary Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually , abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information T echnology I[...]

Appendixes 1 15 Glos sary Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camera’ s sensor . Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value, and ISO sensitivity . Flash A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low-light conditions. Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its foca[...]

Appendixes 1 16 Glos sary LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) A visual display commonly used in consumer electronics. This display needs a separate backlight, such as CCFL or LED, to reproduce colors. Macro This feature allows you to capture close-up photos of very small objects. When using the macro feature, the camera can maintain a sharp focus on small[...]

Appendixes 1 17 Glos sary Vignetting A reduction of an image’ s brightness or saturation at the peripher y (outer edges) compared to the center of the image. Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image. White balance (color balance) An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, gre[...]

Appendixes 1 18 Correct Disposal of This Pr oduct (W aste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger , headset, USB cable) should [...]

Appendixes 1 19 FC C n oti ce NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequen[...]

Appendixes 120 In dex A AF-a ssist l ight Location 12 Settings 96 AF L amp 96 AF S ound 9 3 Anyn et+ (HD MI-CEC ) 9 4 Auto Contra st Bal ance (ACB) Playback mode 80 Shooting mode 63 Auto Displa y Off 94 A/V port 1 2 B Batt ery Caution 105 Inserting 16 Beau ty Shot mode 35 Blin k Detec tion 61 Brig htness Playback mode 80 Shooting mode 62 Burs t mod[...]

Appendixes 121 Inde x H Half -pres s shutt er 29 HDMI Size 95 HDTV 83 I Icon s Playback mode 69 Shooting mode 20 Imag e Adjus tment ACB 80 Brightness Playback mode 80 Shooting mode 62 Contrast Playback mode 80 Shooting mode 67 Red-eye 81 Saturation Playback mode 80 Shooting mode 67 Sharpness 67 Imag e quali ty 50 Impr int 96 Inte lli-stu dio 8 6 In[...]

Appendixes 122 Z Zoom Using the zoom 26 Zoom button 13 3 3D P hoto mo de 41 3D T V 84 U Unpa cking 11 USB port 1 2 V Vi deo Playback mode 76 Shooting mode 46 Vi deo Out 94 Vi ewing f iles 3D TV 84 HDTV 83 Panoramic photos 75 Slide show 75 Smart Album 70 Thumbnails 71 TV 82 W Whit e Balan ce 64 Smar t Filte r Playback mode 79 Shooting mode 44 Smil e[...]

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