Samsung DV180F User Manual

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

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		Basic troubleshooting
		Quick reference
		Contents
		Basic functions
		Extended functions
		Shooting options
		Playback/Editing
	DV180F	Wireless network
	DV180F	Settings
		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, this 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.

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 a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. 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.

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.

Health and safety information

Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera.

This may cause your camera to malfunction.

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.

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 could be leaked, 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.

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

•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

•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 upgrade of camera functions.

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

•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	13
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions	37

Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.
Shooting options	56
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing	77
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit
photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your
camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV.
Wireless network	98
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks
(WLANs) and use functions.
Settings	118
Refer to options to conﬁgure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	124

Get information about error messages, speciﬁcations,
and maintenance.

Icons used in this manual

Icon		Function
		Additional information

		Safety warnings and precautions

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

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.


S Normal exposure		S Overexposure (too bright)

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. 64)
	•	If the photo has already been captured, select			Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 97)

Photos have dust	If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the ﬂash.
spots.	• Turn off the ﬂash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
	• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66)

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 focused. (p. 35)

Photos are blurred	As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difﬁcult to hold the
when shooting at	camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
night.	• Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51)
	• Turn on the ﬂash. (p. 64)
	• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 66)
	• 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
too dark because of	areas, the subject may appear too dark.
backlighting.	• Avoid shooting toward the sun.
	• Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 42)

• Set the ﬂash option to Fill in. (p. 64)

•Adjust the exposure. (p. 74)

•Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 75)

•Set the metering option toSpot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 75)

Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•Picture in Picture mode f 45

•Self Shot mode f 46

•Children mode f 48

•Beauty Shot mode f 50

•Intelligent Portrait mode f 51

•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 64

•Face Detection f 70

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn f 42

•Night Shot mode f 51

•Flash options f 64

•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 66

Capturing action photos

• Continuous, Motion Capture f 78

Capturing photos of text, insects, or ﬂowers

•Scene mode > Text f 42

•Close-up Shot mode f 52

•Macro f 67

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

f 66

• EV (to adjust exposure) f 74

• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright

backgrounds) f 75

• Metering f 75

• AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene

with different exposures) f 78

Capturing photos of scenery

• Scene mode > Landscape f 42

• Live Panorama mode f 43

Applying effects to photos

•Magic Frame mode f 53

•Funny Face mode f 54

•Photo Filter mode f 55

•Split Shot mode f 57

•Artistic Brush mode f 58

•Motion Photo mode f 59

•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 79

Applying effects to videos

• Movie Filter mode f 56

Reducing camera shake

•Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 33

•Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album f 86

•Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails f 87

•Deleting all ﬁles on the memory f 89

•Viewing ﬁles as a slide show f 91

•Viewing ﬁles on a TV f 99

•Connecting your camera to a computer f 100

•Using photo or video sharing websites f 115

•Sending photos or videos via email f 118

•Adjusting sound and volume f 130

•Adjusting the brightness of the display f 131

•Changing the display language f 132

•Setting the date and time f 132

•Before contacting a service center f 146

Contents

Basic functions .................................................................	13
Unpacking ...................................................................	14
Camera layout .............................................................	15
Inserting the battery and memory card .......................	17
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ......	18
Charging the battery ...................................................	18
Turning on your camera ..............................................	18
Performing the initial setup .........................................	19
Learning icons .............................................................	21
Using the Home screen ...............................................	22
Accessing the Home screen .......................................	22
Icons on the Home screen ..........................................	23
Setting Wallpaper .......................................................	25
Selecting options or menus ........................................	26
Setting the display and sound ....................................	28
Setting the display type ...............................................	28
Setting the sound .......................................................	29
Capturing photos .........................................................	30
Turning on the front display ..........................................	31
Zooming ....................................................................	31
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .....................................	33
Tips for getting a clearer photo ...................................	35

Extended functions ..........................................................	37
Using Basic modes .....................................................	38
Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................	38
Using the Program mode ............................................	39
Using the Smart Movie mode ......................................	40
Using the Movie mode ................................................	41
Using the Scene mode ...............................................	42
Using the Live Panorama mode ...................................	43
Using the Self Shot mode ...........................................	45
Using the Children mode ............................................	46
Using the Jump Shot mode ........................................	47
Using the Beauty Shot mode .......................................	48
Using the Night Shot mode .........................................	49
Using the Close-up Shot mode ...................................	50
Using Magic modes ....................................................	51
Using the Magic Frame mode .....................................	51
Using the Photo Filter mode .......................................	52
Using the Movie Filter mode .......................................	53
Using the Split Shot mode ..........................................	54
Using the Motion Photo mode .....................................	55

Contents

Shooting options ..............................................................	56
Selecting a resolution and quality ...............................	57
Selecting a resolution ..................................................	57
Selecting an image quality ...........................................	58
Using the timer ............................................................	59
Shooting in the dark ....................................................	60
Preventing red-eye .....................................................	60
Using the ﬂash ...........................................................	60
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .........................................	62
Changing the camera’s focus .....................................	63
Using macro ..............................................................	63
Using tracking auto focus ............................................	64
Adjusting the focus area ..............................................	65

Using Face Detection ..................................................	66
Detecting faces ..........................................................	66
Capturing a smile shot ................................................	67
Detecting eye blinking .................................................	67
Adjusting brightness and color ...................................	68
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...........................	68
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ...........................	69
Changing the metering option ......................................	69
Selecting a White Balance setting ................................	70
Using burst modes ......................................................	72
Adjusting images .........................................................	73
Reducing the sound of the zoom ................................	74
Available shooting options by shooting mode ............	75

Contents

Playback/Editing...............................................................	77
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ..............	78
Starting Playback mode ..............................................	78
Viewing photos ..........................................................	82
Playing a video ...........................................................	85
Editing a photo ............................................................	87
Resizing photos .........................................................	87
Cropping portraits automatically ...................................	87
Rotating a photo .........................................................	88
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................	88
Adjusting your photos .................................................	89
Viewing ﬁles on a TV ...................................................	91
Transferring ﬁles to your Windows computer .............	92
Transferring ﬁles with Intelli-studio .................................	93
Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a
removable disk ...........................................................	95
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .................	96
Transferring ﬁles to your Mac computer .....................	97

Wireless network ..............................................................	98
Connecting to a WLAN and conﬁguring network
settings ........................................................................	99
Connecting to a WLAN ...............................................	99
Using the login browser ............................................	100
Network connection tips ...........................................	101
Entering text .............................................................	102
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ............	103
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ....	104
Using photo or video sharing websites ....................	106
Accessing a website ................................................	106
Uploading photos or videos .......................................	106
Sending photos or videos via email ..........................	108
Changing email settings ............................................	108
Sending photos or videos via email ............................	109
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos .........	111
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ......	111
Sending photos or videos to a PC .............................	111
Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled
TV ...............................................................................	113
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ...........................	115
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature ....................	116

Contents

Settings ...........................................................................	118
Settings menu ...........................................................	119
Accessing the settings menu ....................................	119
Sound .....................................................................	120
Display ....................................................................	120
Connectivity .............................................................	121
General ...................................................................	122
Appendixes .....................................................................	124
Error messages .........................................................	125
Camera maintenance ................................................	127
Cleaning your camera ...............................................	127
Using or storing the camera ......................................	128
About memory cards ................................................	129
About the battery ......................................................	132
Before contacting a service center ...........................	136
Camera speciﬁcations ...............................................	139
Glossary .....................................................................	143
FCC notice .................................................................	148
Declaration sentence in ofﬁcial languages ...............	151
Index ..........................................................................	153

Basic functions

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

Unpacking ………………………………… 14

Camera layout ……………………………… 15

Inserting the battery and memory card … 17

Charging the battery and turning on your camera ……………………………………… 18

Charging the battery ……………………… 18

Turning on your camera	………………… 18
Performing the initial setup	……………… 19

Learning icons ……………………………… 21

Selecting options or menus ……………… 26

Setting the display and sound …………… 28 Setting the display type …………………… 28 Setting the sound ………………………… 29

Capturing photos ………………………… 30 Turning on the front display ……………… 31 Zooming ………………………………… 31 Reducing camera shake (OIS) …………… 33

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 35

Using the Home screen …………………… 22 Accessing the Home screen ……………… 22 Icons on the Home screen ……………… 23 Setting Wallpaper ………………………… 25

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Optional accessories

Camera	AC adapter/
	USB cable

Camera case

A/V cable

Rechargeable battery

Strap

Memory card/Memory card adapter

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

Quick Start Guide

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 14