Samsung EC-WB2100BPRUS - Manual

6 Expressions used in this manual 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 pers...

7 Basic troubleshooting 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. 59) • If the photo has already been captured, select R...

8 Quick reference Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • mode > HDR  47 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  62 • EV (to adjust exposure)  70 • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds)  71 • Metering  72 • AE Bracket (to capture 3 photos with different ex...

9 Contents Using the Mode screen ........................................................................................... 26 Selecting a Mode Screen ....................................................................................... 26 Icons on the Mode screen ...................................

10 Contents Extended functions ....................................................................................................... 39 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................................................. 40 Using the Program mode ...............................

12 Contents Settings ............................................................................................................................. 104 Settings menu ......................................................................................................... 105 Accessing the settings me...

Basic functions 14 Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Lens cap/Lens cap strap Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable HDMI cable Battery charger Memory card Memory card/ Memory card adapter • The...

Basic functions 15 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Shutter button Recording button Lens POWER button AF-assist light/Timer lamp Mode dial (p. 17) USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable Speaker F...

Camera layout Basic functions 17 Buttons Button Description Lock the adjusted exposure value in Shooting mode. Access options or menus. Move back. Basic functions Other functions D Change the display option. Move up c Change the macro option. Move down F Change the flash option. Move left t Change t...

Camera layout Basic functions 18 Using the screen Pull the display outwards and rotate it up or down for high- and low-angle photos. 40° 90° • Fold the display when not in use. • Rotate the display only within the angle allowed. Or the camera may be damaged. Low-angle shot A low-angle shot is a shot...

Camera layout Basic functions 19 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 20 Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Rechargeable battery Battery lock Slide the lock down to release the battery. Memory card Push the card gently until it disengage...

Basic functions 21 Charging the battery and turning on your camera Turning on your camera Press [ X ] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 22) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ P ]. The camera turns on and...

Basic functions 22 1 Press [ c ] to select Time Zone , and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. 2 Press [ F / t ] to select a time zone, and then press [ o ]. Cancel Set Time Zone Home London 3 Press [ c ] to select Date/Time Set , and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. Cancel Set Date/Time Set Year Month Day Hour Mi...

Performing the initial setup Basic functions 23 6 Press [ c ] to select Date Type , and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. 7 Press [ D / c ] to select a date type, and then press [ o ]. Date Type Back Set YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY 8 Press [ c ] to select Time Type , and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. 9 P...

Basic functions 24 Learning icons The camera displays icons for the mode and options you set. The icons flash yellow for a while if you change options. 1 2 3 Icon Description Flash Frame Rate (per second) Photo resolution Zoom Mute Intelli zoom on Smart Filter Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Meter...

Learning icons Basic functions 25 3 Shooting information Icon Description Aperture value Shutter speed Available recording time Exposure value Auto Exposure Lock on Available number of photos Memory card inserted • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Empty (Recharge) Icon Description Current d...

Basic functions 26 Selecting a Mode Screen In Shooting or Playback mode, rotate the mode dial to display a Mode Screen. You can select an icon on the Mode screen in Magic Plus mode. 1 2 Low Light Shot Movie Filter HDR Photo Editor Split Shot Photo Filter ▲ For example: When you select Low Light Shot...

Using the Mode screen Basic functions 27 Mode Icon Description Low Light Shot : Capture multiple photos in low light conditions without a flash. The camera combines them to create a single image that is brighter and has less blurring. (p. 47) HDR : Capture scenes with emphasis on mid-tones, by minim...

Basic functions 28 Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [ m ] or [ s ]. Going back to the previous menu Press [ r ] to go back to the previous menu. Half-press [ Shutter ] to return to Shooting mode. Using [MENU] To select an option or a menu, press [ m ], and then press [...

Selecting options or menus Basic functions 29 For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Press [ m ]. Exit Select EV White Balance ISO Flash Focus Focus Area 3 Press [ D / c ] to select White Balance , and then press [ t ] or [ o ]. 4 Press [ F / t ]...

Selecting options or menus Basic functions 30 Using [Fn] You can also access shooting options by pressing [ s ], but some options are not available. For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Press [ s ]. 3 Press [ D / c / F / t ] to select White Bal...

Basic functions 31 Setting the display and sound 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 app...

Setting the display and sound Basic functions 32 Setting the option display view You can hide or show the option display appearing in some modes. Press [ o ] repeatedly. • Hide the option display. • Show the option display. Option display Frame Guide Panel off Frame Guide ▲ For example, in mode Sett...

Basic functions 33 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame. 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 capture a photo. 5 Press [ P ] to view the captured photo. • To ...

Capturing photos Basic functions 34 Zooming You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. or Zoom in Zoom out Zoom in Zoom out Zoom ratio 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 dig...

Capturing photos Basic functions 35 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 70 times. Zoom...

Capturing photos Basic functions 36 Reducing camera shake (OIS) In Shooting mode, you can set either the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) to reduce or eliminate picture blurriness from camera shake.  Before correction  After correction 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select OIS . 3 Select an opti...

Basic functions 37 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 auto...

Basic functions 38 Preventing your subject from 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 b...

Using the Smart Auto mode …………………… 40 Using the Program mode ……………………… 42 Using the Manual mode ………………………… 43 Using the Scene mode ………………………… 44 Using the Panorama mode …………………… 45 Using the Magic Plus mode …………………… 47 Using the Low Light Shot mode ……………… 47 Using the HDR mode ………………………… 47 Using th...

Extended functions 40 Using the Smart Auto mode 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 Landscapes...

Extended functions 42 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Set the desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 55) Using the Program mode In Program ...

Extended functions 43 5 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. 6 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Press [ o ], and then press [ F / t ] to select the aperture or shutter speed. 3 Press [ D / c ] to adjust the aperture value or ...

Extended functions 44 Option Description Frame Guide Help the other person capture a photo of you by showing part of the pre-composed scene. Night Capture scenes at night or in low lighting (using a tripod is recommended). Portrait Automatically detect and focus on human faces so that you can achiev...

Extended functions 45 4 With [ Shutter ] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • Arrows toward the direction of motion are displayed, and the entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box. • When the viewfinder is aligned with the...

Extended functions 47 Using the Low Light Shot mode In low light conditions, capture multiple photos and combin them into a bright image having less blurring and noise without using the flash. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [ Shutter ] t...

Using the Magic Plus mode Extended functions 48 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. • To adjust the sharpness of the dividing line, press [ m ], and then sele...

Using the Magic Plus mode Extended functions 49 Option Description Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. (The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred.) Vignetting Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Cro...

Using the Magic Plus mode Extended functions 50 4 Press (Video recording) to start recording. 5 Press (Video recording) again to stop recording. • If you select Miniature , playback speed will increase. • If you select Miniature , you cannot record the video sound. • Depending on the option you sele...

Extended functions 51 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Set desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 55) 3 Press (Video recording) to start recording. • Press [ c ] to set the Refocus function. 4 Press (Video recording) again to stop recording. • You can start r...

Using the Movie mode Extended functions 52 Pause recording The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. • Press [ o ] to pause while recording. • Press [ o ] to resume. Capturing still images while recording...

Using the Movie mode Extended functions 53 1 Rotate the mode dial to . • You can record a high-speed video only in mode. 2 Press [ m ] and then select Frame Rate . 3 Select an option. Icon Description 360 fps : Record 360 frames per second (for up to 10 seconds). 240 fps : Record 240 frames per seco...

Using the Movie mode Extended functions 54 Icon Description Landscapes Sunsets Blue skies Forested areas 5 Press (Video recording) to start recording. 6 Press (Video recording) again to stop recording. • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the...

Selecting a resolution and quality …………… 56 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 56 Selecting an image quality …………………… 57 Using the timer ………………………………… 58 Shooting in the dark …………………………… 59 Preventing red-eye …………………………… 59 How to use the flash …………………………… 59 Using the flash ………………………………… 60 Adjustin...

Shooting options 56 Selecting a resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Setting the photo resolution 1 In Shooting ...

Selecting a resolution and quality Shooting options 57 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 Shooti...

Shooting options 58 1 In Shooting mode, press [ t ]. Exit Set Timer : Off 2 Select an option. Icon Description Off : The timer is not active. 2 Sec : Capture a photo after a 2-second delay. 10 Sec : Capture a photo after a 10-second delay. Available options may differ depending on the shooting condi...

Shooting options 59 Preventing red-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. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . Refer to flash options in "Using the flash."  Before correction  After correction How to ...

Shooting in the dark Shooting options 60 Using the flash Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 Press [ F ] to pop the flash up when it is need. 2 In Shooting mode, press [ F ]. Exit Adjust Flash : Auto

Shooting in the dark Shooting options 62 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. U...

Shooting options 63 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Changing the focus option You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus option according to the distance between the camera and subjects. 1 In Shooti...

Changing the camera’s focus Shooting options 64 Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Focus Area . 3 Select an option. Icon Description Center AF : Focus ...

Changing the camera’s focus Shooting options 65 Using tracking auto focus Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Focus Area → Tracking AF . 3 Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [ o ]. • A...

Shooting options 67 Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Face Detection → Normal . The face nearest the camera or nearest the center of the scene appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear ...

Using Face Detection Shooting options 68 Capturing a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Face Detection → Smile Shot . 3 Compose your shot. • The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a...

Using Face Detection Shooting options 69 Tips for detecting faces • When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically. • Face Detection may not be effective when: - the subject is far from the camera - it is too bright or too dark - the subject is not facing the camera - the...

Adjusting brightness and color Shooting options 71 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB)...

Adjusting brightness and color Shooting options 72 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 ...

Adjusting brightness and color Shooting options 73 Customizing preset White Balance options You can customize preset White Balance options except Auto WB and Custom Set . 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select White Balance . 3 Scroll to a desired option. 4 Press [ D ]. 5 Press [ D / c / F / t ] ...

Adjusting brightness and color Shooting options 74 Adjusting color temperature 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select White Balance → Color Temp. . 3 Press [ F / t ] to adjust the color temperature to match your light source. • You can capture a warmer photo with a higher color temperature settin...

Shooting options 75 Capturing continuous photos 1 In Shooting mode, press [ t ]. 2 Select an option. Icon Description Continuous (8 fps) : Capture 8 photos per second continuously. (You can capture up to 7 photos in one burst.) Continuous (5 fps) : Capture 5 photos per second continuously. (You can ...

Using burst modes (Continuous/Precapture/Bracket) Shooting options 76 Capturing photos in the Precapture mode In Precapture mode, the camera starts shooting before you even press the shutter all the way down. If you do not want to miss the first couple of important shots, simply use this mode and se...

Using burst modes (Continuous/Precapture/Bracket) Shooting options 77 Selecting a bracketing option 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Bracket Set . 3 Select a bracketing option. 4 Press [ D / c ] to select a detailed option. • Adjust the color for the selected light source (white balance) or...

Shooting options 78 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Image Adjust . 3 Select an option. • Sharpness • Contrast • Saturation Image Adjust : Sharpness Sharpness Contrast Saturation Cancel Set 4 Press [ F / t ] to adjust each value. Sharpness Description - Soften the edges on your photos (suit...

Shooting options 79 1 In Shooting mode, press [ m ]. 2 Select Voice . 3 Select an option. Icon Description Zoom Mute : The camera stops recording sound temporarily when you use the zoom. Off : Record a video without sound. On : Record a video with sound. • Do not block the microphone when you use th...

Playback/Editing 81 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode 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/Total files Folder name–File namePhoto captured in a Continuous b...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 82 Video file information Play Capture File Information Album Icon Description Current file/Total files Folder name-File name Current playback time Video length Protected fileImage captured while recording a video (up to 6 photos) To display...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 83 Viewing files by category View files by category, such as date or file type. 1 In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] to the left. 2 Press [ m ]. 3 Select Filter → a category. AllDate File Type Back Set Filter Icon Description All : View files...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 84 Viewing files as a folder Photos captured in a Continuous mode or in Precapture mode appear as a folder. 1 In Playback mode, press [ F / t ] to scroll to a desired folder. • The camera will automatically play back photos in the folder. Si...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 85 Deleting files Select files to delete in Playback mode. Deleting a single file You can select one file, and then delete it. 1 In Playback mode, select a file, and then press [ s ]. 2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes . You can a...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 86 Deleting all files You can select all files, and then delete them at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [ m ]. • When in thumbnails view, press [ m ], select Delete → Delete All , and then skip to step 3, or press [ s ], select Delete All , ...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 87 To Description Move the enlarged area Press [ D / c / F / t ]. Trim the enlarged photo Press [ o ], and then select Yes . (The trimmed photo will be saved as a new file. The original photo is retained in its original form.) When you view ...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 88 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 [ m ]. 2 Select Slide Show Options . • Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no e...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 89 Playing a video In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed segments as new files. 1 In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [ o ]. 2 View the ...

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playback/Editing 90 Capturing an image from video 1 While viewing a video, press [ o ] at the point where you want to capture an image. 2 Press [ c ]. • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video. • The captured image is save...

Playback/Editing 91 Editing a photo 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. ...

Editing a photo Playback/Editing 92 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. Back Set Smart Filter : Miniature Option Description Normal No eff...

Editing a photo Playback/Editing 93 Adjusting your photos Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation or how to correct the red-eye effect. If the center of a photo is dark, you can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a ...

Playback/Editing 95 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select Connectivity → Video Out . 3 Select the video signal output for your country or region. (p. 107) 4 Turn off your camera and TV. 5 Connect your camera to your TV with the A/V cable. Video Audio 6 Turn on your TV, and then select the A/V video s...

Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Playback/Editing 96 6 Turn 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 A...

Playback/Editing 97 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Your computer must be running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 for you to connect the camera as a removable disk. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select Connect...

Transferring files to the computer Playback/Editing 98 Transferring files to your Mac OS computer When you connect the camera to your Mac OS computer, the computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs...

Playback/Editing 99 Using programs on the computer i-Launcher allows you to playback files with Multimedia Viewer and provides links so that you can download useful programs. 5 Turn on the camera. 6 Select a destination folder on your computer, and then select Yes . • If a pop-up window prompting yo...

Using programs on the computer Playback/Editing 101 Windows OS Requirements Item Requirements CPU Intel Core 2 Duo® 2.0 GHz or higher/ AMD Phenom 2.4 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended) OS* Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 Hard disk capacity 250 MB o...

Using programs on the computer Playback/Editing 102 Using Multimedia Viewer Multimedia Viewer allows you to play back files. From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Multimedia Viewer . • Multimedia Viewer supports the following formats: - Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AV...

Using programs on the computer Playback/Editing 103 Viewing Videos 6 8 5 4 3 1 2 7 No. Description 1 File name 2 Adjust the volume. 3 Open the selected file. 4 Move to the next file. 5 Stop 6 Pause 7 Move to the previous file. 8 Progress bar

Settings menu ……………………………………… 105 Accessing the settings menu …………………… 105 Sounds …………………………………………… 106 Display …………………………………………… 106 Connectivity ……………………………………… 107 General …………………………………………… 108 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Settings 105 3 Select an item. Back Select Medium On Sound 1 Off On Volume Beep Sound Shutter Sound Start Sound AF Sound Sounds 4 Select an option. Back Set Off Low Medium High Volume 5 Press [ r ] to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Select a m...

Settings menu Settings 106 Display * Default Item Description Start Image Set a start image to display when the camera turns on. • Off *: Display no start image. • Logo : Display a default image stored in the internal memory. • User Image : Select User Image from the photos you captured in the memor...

Settings menu Settings 108 * 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 in...

Error messages ……………………………………… 111 Camera maintenance ……………………………… 112 Cleaning your camera …………………………… 112 Using or storing the camera ……………………… 113 About memory cards ……………………………… 115 About the battery ………………………………… 118 Before contacting a service center ……………… 122 Camera specifications …………………………...

Appendixes 111 Error message Suggested remedies Card Error • Turn off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format your memory card. Card Locked You can lock an SD, SDHC, or SDXC card to prevent files from being deleted. Unlock the card when s...

Appendixes 112 Cleaning your camera Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use ben...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 113 Using or storing the camera Inappropriate places to use or store the camera • Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. • Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity, or where the humidity changes drastically. • Avoid exposin...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 115 About memory cards Supported memory cards This product supports SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity), microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory cards. Terminal Write-protect switch Label (front) You can prev...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 116 Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 2 GB SD card: Photo Size Super Fine Fine Normal 279 444 630 313 481 704 376 592 814 438 657 938 543 849 1,147 788 938 1,511 1,140...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 117 Cautions when using memory cards • Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction. • Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a me...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 118 About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Battery specifications Specification Description Model SLB-10A Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 1050 mAh Voltage 3.7 V Charging time* (when the camera is switched off ) Approximately 240 min * Charging the...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 119 Low battery message When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the " Low Battery " message will appear. Notes about using the battery • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F or above 4...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 120 • If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes. • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Charge the battery until the red status lamp turns off. • If the status l...

Camera maintenance Appendixes 121 • 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 ...

Appendixes 122 Situation Suggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera • Ensure that the battery is inserted. • Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. (p. 20) • Charge the battery. The power turns off suddenly • Charge the battery. • Your camera may be in Auto Power Off mode. (p. 109) • The c...

Appendixes 125 Image sensor Type 1/2.3" (Approximately 7.77 mm) BSI CMOS Effective pixels Approximately 16.38 mega-pixels Total pixels Approximately 16.79 mega-pixels Lens Focal length Samsung Lens f = 4.5–157.5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 25–875 mm) F-stop range F3.0 (W)–F5.9 (T) Zoom • Still im...

Camera specifications Appendixes 127 Playback Photos • Type: Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music and Effect, Movie clip • Edit: Resize, Rotate, Smart Filter, Crop • Effect: Image Adjust (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, ACB, Face Retouch, Red-eye Fix), Smart Filter (Normal, Miniat...

Appendixes 129 Glossary 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 J...

Glossary Appendixes 130 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 dista...

Glossary Appendixes 131 MJPEG (Motion JPEG) A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image. Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random, bright pixels. Noise usually occurs when photos are shot with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is automatical...

Glossary Appendixes 132 Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter...

Appendixes 133 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in 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)...

Appendixes 134 FCC notice Caution : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...

Appendixes 135 Index A AF-assist light location 15Settings 109 AF Lamp 109AF Sound 106Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 107Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) Playback mode 93Shooting mode 71 Auto Display Off 107A/V port 15 B Battery Caution 119Charging 21Inserting 20 Blink Detection 68Brightness Playback mode 93Shooting ...

Appendixes 136 Index F Face Detection 67Flash Auto 61Fill in 61Off 61Red-eye 61Red-eye Fix 61Slow Sync 61 Focus area Center AF 64Multi AF 64Selection AF 64Tracking AF 64 Formatting 109 G Guide Line 106 H Half-press shutter 37HDMI Size 107HDTV 96Home screen 26 I Icons Playback mode 81Shooting mode 24...

Appendixes 137 Shooting portraits Blink Detection 68Face Detection 67Red-eye 61Red-eye fix 61Self portrait 67Smile Shot 68 Shutter button 15Slide show 88Smart Auto mode 40Smart Filter Photo shooting mode 49Playback mode 92Video recording mode 50 Smile Shot 68Sound settings 32Start Image 106Status la...

Appendixes 138 T Thumbnails 82Timer Shooting mode 58Timer lamp 15 Time settings 22Time zone settings 22 , 108 Transferring files Mac 98Windows 100 Tripod mount 16 U Unpacking 14USB port 15 V Video Playback mode 89Shooting mode 51 Video out 107Viewing files Category 83HDTV 96Panoramic photos 87Slide ...