Samsung EC-WB250FBPBUS, ECWB250FFPRUS, ECWB250FFPWUS, ECWB250FFPAUS, EC-WB250FBPWUS User Manual

USER MANUAL

WB250F/WB251F/WB252F/WB280F

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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

Basic troubleshooting		Quick reference		Contents
Basic functions		Extended functions		Shooting options
Playback/Editing		Wireless network		Settings
Appendixes		Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, you can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

Keep your camera away from small children 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 period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

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Health and safety information

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.

Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a thunderstorm.

This may result in electric shock.

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.

•Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

•Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.

•Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.

Avoid interference with pacemakers.

Maintain the distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker

or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.

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Health and safety information

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, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal injury.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories.

•Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

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Health and safety information

Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.

Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.

Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards.

If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.

Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.

Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.

Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.

This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.

Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields.

Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.

Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.

If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to have the camera repaired.

Check that the camera is operating properly before use.

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.

You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.

Use your camera in the normal position.

Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.

Data transference and your responsibilities

•Data transferred via WLAN can be hacked, so avoid transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.

•The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances.

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Copyright information

•Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

•Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation.

•Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

•microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association.

•Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

•Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.

•Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the camera's functions.

•We recommend using your camera within the country where you purchased it.

•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.

•You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission.

Outline of the User Manual

Basic functions	19
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended functions	42
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
Shooting options	63
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing	87
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos. Also, learn
how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Wireless network	111
Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and
use functions.
Settings	131
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	137
Get information about error messages, specifications, and
maintenance.

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Indicators used in this manual

Mode	Indicator
Smart Auto	T
Program	p
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual	G
Smart	s
Best Face	i
Magic Plus	g
Settings	n
Wi-Fi	w

Shooting mode icons

These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a mode. See the example below.

Note: The s or g mode may not support functions for all scenes or modes.

For example:

Available in Program,

Aperture Priority, and

Shutter Priority modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

[ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button.

( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for

example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal).

*Annotation

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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 person, animal, or still life

•Background: The objects around the subject

•Composition: The combination of a subject and background

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity.

By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

SNormal exposure		SOverexposure (too bright)

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Special features of your camera

Using the Touch screen and camera buttons

You can operate the camera by either touching the screen or pressing the camera buttons.

Using the DIRECT LINK button

Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated.

Setting a DIRECT LINK button option

You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button.

1Access Settings.

2Access the DIRECT LINK button option.

3Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.

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Special features of your camera

Using AutoShare

When you capture a photo with your camera, the photo is saved to the smart phone automatically. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly.

1

2

3

Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

Turn on the AutoShare feature.

Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

4Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera.

•If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera.

5Capture a photo.

•The captured photo is saved to the camera, and then transferred to the smart phone.

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Special features of your camera

Using MobileLink

You can send files easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature.

1

2

3

Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

Access the MobileLink mode.

•If a pop-up message appears, select an option.

Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

4Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera.

•If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera.

5On the smart phone or camera, select files to transfer from the camera.

6On the smart phone, touch the copy button or on the camera, select

Share.

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Special features of your camera

Using Remote Viewfinder

You can remotely control your camera from a smart phone. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will appear on the smart phone.

1Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

2Access the Remote Viewfinder mode.

3Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

4Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera.

•If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera.

5Touch and hold to focus, and then release it to capture a photo.

6Touch the thumbnail to view the photo.

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Special features of your camera

Shooting samples – Macro

1

You can capture close up shots of small subjects, such as flowers or insects.

2

Select the macro option ().

Capture a photo.

The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture.

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Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes	Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
appear red.	•	Set the flash option to	Red-eye or	Red-eye Fix. (p. 66)
	•	If the photo has already been captured, select			Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 100)

Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.

• Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.

• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 69)

Photos are blurred. Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.

Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 40)

Photos are blurred when As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long shooting at night. enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.

• Select Low Light Shot in s mode. (p. 50)

•Turn on the flash. (p. 67)

•Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 69)

•Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

Subjects come out	When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
too dark because of	appear too dark.
backlighting.	•	Avoid shooting toward the sun.
	•	Set the flash option to	Fill in. (p. 67)
	•	Adjust the exposure. (p. 78)
	•	Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 79)
	•	Set the metering option to		Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 79)

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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•s mode > Beauty Face f50

•i mode f53

•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f66

•Face Detection f75

•Self-Portrait f75

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•s mode > Silhouette, Fireworks, Light Trace, Low Light Shot f50

•Flash options f67

•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f69

Capturing action photos

•Shutter Priority mode f48

•s mode > Action Freeze, Continuous Shot f50

•Continuous f83

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

•s mode > Macro f50

•Macro f70

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•	s mode > Rich Tones f50
•	ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f69
•	EV (to adjust exposure) f78
•	ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
	backgrounds) f79
•	Metering f79
•	AE Bracket (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
	different exposures) f84
	Capturing photos of scenery
• s mode > Landscape, Waterfall f50
•	s mode > Panorama f51

Applying effects to photos

•g mode > My Magic Frame f54

•g mode > Split Shot f56

•g mode > Motion Photo f57

•g mode > Photo Filter f58

•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f85

Applying effects to videos

• g mode > Movie Filter f59

Reducing camera shake

•Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f39

•Viewing files as thumbnails f90

•Viewing files by category f90

•Deleting all files on the memory f92

•Viewing files as a slide show f94

•Viewing files on a TV f101

•Connecting your camera to a computer f102

•Sending photos or videos via email f124

•Using photo or video sharing websites f125

•Adjusting sound and volume f133

•Adjusting the brightness of the display f134

•Changing the display language f135

•Setting the date and time f135

•Before contacting a service center f149

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Contents

Basic functions.................................................................................................................	19
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................	20
Camera layout ............................................................................................................	21
Using the DIRECT LINK button .............................................................................	23
Inserting the battery and memory card ..........................................................	24
Charging the battery and turning on your camera .....................................	25
Charging the battery .............................................................................................	25
Turning on your camera ........................................................................................	25
Performing the initial setup .................................................................................	26
Learning icons ...........................................................................................................	28
Selecting modes .......................................................................................................	29
Icons on the Mode screen .....................................................................................	29
Selecting options or menus ..................................................................................	31
Selecting with buttons ..........................................................................................	31
Selecting by touch .................................................................................................	32
Setting the display and sound .............................................................................	34
Setting the display type ........................................................................................	34
Setting the sound ...................................................................................................	35
Capturing photos .....................................................................................................	36
Zooming ..................................................................................................................	37
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ...............................................................................	39
Tips for getting a clearer photo ...........................................................................	40

Extended functions.......................................................................................................	42
Using the Smart Auto mode .................................................................................	43
Using the Program mode ......................................................................................	45
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode ...............	46
Using the Aperture Priority mode .......................................................................	47
Using the Shutter Priority mode ..........................................................................	48
Using the Manual mode ........................................................................................	49
Using the Smart mode ............................................................................................	50
Using the Panorama mode ...................................................................................	51
Using the Best Face mode .....................................................................................	53
Using the Magic Plus mode ..................................................................................	54
Using the My Magic Frame mode ........................................................................	54
Using the Split Shot mode ....................................................................................	56
Using the Motion Photo mode ............................................................................	57
Using the Photo Filter mode ................................................................................	58
Using the Movie Filter mode ................................................................................	59
Recording a video ....................................................................................................	60
Recording a video with the Smart Scene Detection function ........................	61

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Contents

Shooting options............................................................................................................	63
Selecting a resolution and quality .....................................................................	64
Selecting a resolution ............................................................................................	64
Selecting a photo quality ......................................................................................	65
Shooting in the dark ................................................................................................	66
Preventing red-eye .................................................................................................	66
Using the flash ........................................................................................................	66
Setting a flash option .............................................................................................	67
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .................................................................................	69
Changing the camera’s focus ...............................................................................	70
Using macro ............................................................................................................	70
Using auto focus .....................................................................................................	70
Adjusting the focus area .......................................................................................	72
Adjusting the focus by touch ...............................................................................	72

Using Face Detection ..............................................................................................	75
Detecting faces .......................................................................................................	75
Capturing a self portrait shot ...............................................................................	75
Capturing a smile shot ...........................................................................................	76
Detecting eye blinking ..........................................................................................	76
Tips for detecting faces .........................................................................................	77
Adjusting brightness and color ...........................................................................	78
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...............................................................	78
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ................................................................	79
Changing the metering option ............................................................................	79
Selecting a White Balance setting .......................................................................	80
Using burst modes ...................................................................................................	83
Capturing continuous photos ..............................................................................	83
Using the timer .......................................................................................................	84
Capturing bracketed photos ................................................................................	84
Adjusting images .....................................................................................................	85
Reducing the sound of the zoom .......................................................................	86

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Contents

Playback/Editing.............................................................................................................	87
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .................................................	88
Starting Playback mode ........................................................................................	88
Viewing photos .......................................................................................................	93
Playing a video ........................................................................................................	95
Editing a photo ..........................................................................................................	97
Resizing photos ......................................................................................................	97
Rotating a photo ....................................................................................................	97
Cropping a photo ...................................................................................................	98
Applying Smart Filter effects ................................................................................	98
Adjusting your photos ...........................................................................................	99
Viewing files on a TV .............................................................................................	101
Transferring files to the computer ...................................................................	102
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer ...........................................	102
Transferring files to your Mac OS computer ....................................................	103
Using programs on a computer ........................................................................	105
Installing i-Launcher ............................................................................................	105
Using i-Launcher ..................................................................................................	106

Wireless network..........................................................................................................	111
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .....................	112
Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................................................	112
Using the login browser ......................................................................................	113
Network connection tips ....................................................................................	114
Entering text ..........................................................................................................	115
Saving files to a smart phone automatically ................................................	116
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ................................................	117
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ......................................	118
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..............................................	120
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC .......................................	120
Sending photos or videos to a PC .....................................................................	120
Sending photos or videos via email ................................................................	122
Changing email settings .....................................................................................	122
Sending photos or videos via email ..................................................................	124
Using photo or video sharing websites .........................................................	125
Accessing a website .............................................................................................	125
Uploading photos or videos ...............................................................................	125
Using AllShare Play to send files .......................................................................	127
Uploading photos to online storage .................................................................	127
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play ................	128
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................	130

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Contents
Settings.............................................................................................................................	131
Settings menu .........................................................................................................	132
Accessing the settings menu .............................................................................	132
Sound .....................................................................................................................	133
Display ....................................................................................................................	133
Connectivity ..........................................................................................................	134
General ...................................................................................................................	135
Appendixes .....................................................................................................................	137
Error messages ........................................................................................................	138
Camera maintenance ............................................................................................	140
Cleaning your camera ..........................................................................................	140
Using or storing the camera ...............................................................................	141
About memory cards ...........................................................................................	142
About the battery .................................................................................................	145
Before contacting a service center ...................................................................	149
Camera specifications ...........................................................................................	152
Glossary .....................................................................................................................	156
Index ...........................................................................................................................	161

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Basic functions

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

Unpacking ……………………………………… 20

Camera layout …………………………………… 21

Using the DIRECT LINK button ………………… 23

Inserting the battery and memory card ……… 24

Charging the battery and turning on your

camera …………………………………………… 25

Charging the battery ……………………………	25
Turning on your camera ………………………	25

Performing the initial setup ……………………	26
Learning icons ……………………………………	28
Selecting modes …………………………………	29

Icons on the Mode screen ……………………… 29

Selecting options or menus …………………… 31

Selecting with buttons ………………………… 31 Selecting by touch ……………………………… 32

Setting the display and sound ………………… 34

Setting the display type ………………………… 34 Setting the sound ……………………………… 35

Capturing photos ……………………………… 36

Zooming ……………………………………… 37

Reducing camera shake (OIS) ………………… 39

Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………… 40

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Optional accessories

Camera

AC adapter/USB cable

Camera case

A/V cable

Battery charger

Rechargeable battery

Strap

Memory card

Memory card/Memory card adapter

Quick Start Guide

• The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product.

• The items included in the box may differ depending on the model.

• You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.

Basic functions 20

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.

Flash pop-up button

Shutter button

Flash*

* While not in use, keep the flash unit closed to prevent damage.

Forcing to open the flash unit may cause damage to your camera.

Power button

Microphone

Internal antenna*

* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Lens

Speaker

	USB and A/V port
Tripod mount	Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery

Basic functions 21

Camera layout

DIRECT LINK button

Start a preset Wi-Fi function

Status lamp

•Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer, when the image is out of focus, there is a problem charging the battery, or when the camera is

connecting to WLAN or sending a photo

•Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer, charging the battery, or when the image is in focus

Zoom button

•In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out

•In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view

files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume

Mode dial

(p. 29)

Attaching the strap

x

y

Display

Buttons

(p. 23)

Basic functions 22

Camera layout

Buttons

Button Description

Start recording a video.

Access options or menus.

Go 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 the timer and burst	Move right
		options.

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

Delete files in Playback mode.

Using the DIRECT LINK button

You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [DIRECT LINK].

Press [DIRECT LINK] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated. Press [DIRECT LINK] again to return to the previous mode.

Setting a DIRECT LINK button option

You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press [DIRECT LINK].

1Rotate the mode dial to n.

2Select General DIRECT LINK (Wi-Fi Button).

3Select a Wi-Fi feature. (p. 136)

Basic functions 23

Inserting the battery and memory card

Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.

Memory card

Rechargeable battery

Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up.

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Removing the battery and memory card

Battery lock

Rechargeable battery

Slide the lock down to release the battery.

Memory card

Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.

Using the memory card adapter

To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC,

or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.

You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted.

Basic functions 24

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

Charging the battery

Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.

Status lamp

• Red light on: Charging

• Red light off: Fully charged

• Red light blinking: Error

Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly.

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. 26)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode.

Basic functions 25

Performing the initial setup

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. The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired. You can also select an item by touching it on the screen.

1Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o].

2Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o].

•When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time zone.

5 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].

Date/Time Set

Year Month Day Hr Min DST

3 Press [D/c] to select a time zone, and then press [o].

Time Zone

[GMT +00:00] London

[GMT +01:00] Berlin, Paris, Rome

[GMT +02:00] Athens, Helsinki

[GMT +03:00] Moscow
Back	Set

4 Press [b].

6

7

Cancel	Set

• The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Press [F/t] to select an item.

Press [D/c] to set the date, time, and daylight-saving time, and then press [o].

Basic functions 26

Performing the initial setup

8Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].

9Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o].

10Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].

11Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o].

12Press [b] to finish the initial setup.

Basic functions 27

Learning icons

The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set. If you change a shooting option, the corresponding icon will blink briefly in yellow.

1

	2
	3
1 Shooting information
Icon	Description

Shooting mode

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Available recording time

Exposure value

Current date

Current time

Available number of photos

Icon Description

Memory card inserted

•: Fully charged

•: Partially charged

• : Empty (Recharge)

•: Charging (Connected with the charger)

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Photo resolution when the

Intelli zoom is on

Zoom ratio

Histogram (p. 34)

2 Shooting option

Icon Description

ISO sensitivity

Flash

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Icon Description

Frame rate (per second)

Sound Alive on

Intelli zoom on

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Metering

Burst option

Timer

White balance

Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast, and saturation)

Focus area

Focus option

Face detection

3 Shooting option (touch)

Icon Description

AutoShare On

Touch AF option

mShooting options

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Selecting modes

Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode or function. Rotate the mode dial to a desired mode. You can also select an icon on the Mode screen in some modes.

1	Icons on the Mode screen

					Icon	Description
						Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a Scene mode selected
My	Shot	Motion	Photo		T automatically by the camera. (p. 43)
						Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted manually.
Fra		Photo	Filter	2	p
						(p. 45)

			Movie	Photo				Aperture Priority: Set the aperture value manually while the
			Filter	Editor				camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed.
▲For example: When you select My Magic Frame in Magic Plus mode								(p. 47)
						G		Shutter Priority: Set the shutter speed manually while the
No.		Description						camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value.
1		Current Mode screen						(p. 48)
								Manual: Adjust both the aperture value and the shutter
		•	Rotate the mode dial to go to another mode screen.
								speed manually. (p. 49)
		Mode icons
2		•	Press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [o]			s	Smart: Capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific
			to access the mode.				scene. (p. 50)
		•
			Touch an icon to access a mode or function.
						i	Best Face: Capture multiple photos and replace faces to create the best
							possible image. (p. 53)

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