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USER MANUAL
DV150F/DV151F/DV155F
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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Basic functions |
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Playback/Editing |
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Wireless network |
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Settings |
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Appendixes |
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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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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.
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.
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Health and safety information
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.
•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 |
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Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for |
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shooting. |
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Extended functions |
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Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a |
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Shooting options |
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Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode. |
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Playback/Editing |
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Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. |
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Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer or TV. |
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Wireless network |
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Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use |
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Settings |
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Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings. |
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Appendixes |
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Get information about error messages, specifications, and |
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maintenance. |
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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
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] |
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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
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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.
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SOverexposure (too bright) |
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Special features of your camera
Using the DIRECT LINK button
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button.
Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated.
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Access Settings.
Access the DIRECT LINK button option. Select 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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You can capture close up shots of small subjects, such as flowers or insects.
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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. |
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If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 98) |
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 69) |
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Select Night Shot mode. (p. 55) |
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Turn on the flash. (p. 67) |
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 69) |
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backlighting. |
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Avoid shooting toward the sun. |
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Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 48) |
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Set the flash option to |
Fill in. (p. 67) |
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Adjust the exposure. (p. 75) |
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Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 76) |
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Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 76) |
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
•Self Shot mode f51
•Children mode f52
•Beauty Shot mode f54
•Beauty Palette mode f58
•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f67
•Face Detection f73
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
•Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn f48
•Night Shot mode f55
•Flash options f67
•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f69
Capturing action photos
•Jump Shot mode f53
•Continuous, Motion Capture f79
Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers
•Scene mode > Text f48
•Close-up Shot mode f56
•Macro f70
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
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ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f69 |
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EV (to adjust exposure) f75 |
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ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright |
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Metering f76 |
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Capturing photos of scenery |
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Scene mode > Landscape f48 |
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Live Panorama mode f49 |
Applying effects to photos
•Magic Frame mode f57
•Photo Filter mode f59
•Split Shot mode f61
•Motion Photo mode f62
•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f80
Applying effects to videos
• Movie Filter mode f60
Reducing camera shake
•Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) f39
•Viewing files as thumbnails f86
•Viewing files by category f87
•Deleting all files on the memory f89
•Viewing files as a slide show f91
•Viewing files on a TV f99
•Connecting your camera to a computer f100
•Sending photos or videos via email f121
•Using photo or video sharing websites f123
•Adjusting sound and volume f131
•Adjusting the brightness of the display f132
•Changing the display language f133
•Setting the date and time f133
•Before contacting a service center f146
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Contents
Basic functions................................................................................................................. |
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Unpacking ................................................................................................................... |
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Camera layout ............................................................................................................ |
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Using the DIRECT LINK button ............................................................................. |
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Inserting the battery and memory card .......................................................... |
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera ..................................... |
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Charging the battery ............................................................................................. |
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Turning on your camera ........................................................................................ |
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Performing the initial setup ................................................................................. |
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Learning icons ........................................................................................................... |
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Using the Home screen .......................................................................................... |
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Accessing the Home screen .................................................................................. |
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Icons on the Home screen .................................................................................... |
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Setting Wallpaper ................................................................................................... |
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Selecting options or menus .................................................................................. |
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Setting the display and sound ............................................................................. |
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Setting the display type ........................................................................................ |
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Setting the sound ................................................................................................... |
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Capturing photos ..................................................................................................... |
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Turning on the front display ................................................................................. |
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Zooming .................................................................................................................. |
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Reducing camera shake (DIS) ............................................................................... |
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Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................................................... |
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Extended functions....................................................................................................... |
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Using Basic modes ................................................................................................... |
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Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................................................. |
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Using the Program mode ...................................................................................... |
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Using the Smart Movie mode .............................................................................. |
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Using the Movie mode .......................................................................................... |
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Using the Scene mode .......................................................................................... |
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Using the Live Panorama mode ........................................................................... |
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Using Scene modes ................................................................................................. |
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Using the Self Shot mode ..................................................................................... |
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Using the Children mode ...................................................................................... |
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Using the Jump Shot mode .................................................................................. |
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Using the Beauty Shot mode ............................................................................... |
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Using the Night Shot mode .................................................................................. |
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Using the Close-up Shot mode ............................................................................ |
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Using Magic modes ................................................................................................. |
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Using the Magic Frame mode .............................................................................. |
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Using the Beauty Palette mode ........................................................................... |
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Using the Photo Filter mode ................................................................................ |
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Using the Movie Filter mode ................................................................................ |
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Using the Split Shot mode .................................................................................... |
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Using the Motion Photo mode ............................................................................ |
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Shooting options............................................................................................................ |
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Selecting a resolution and quality ..................................................................... |
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Selecting a resolution ............................................................................................ |
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Selecting an image quality ................................................................................... |
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Using the timer .......................................................................................................... |
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Shooting in the dark ................................................................................................ |
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Preventing red-eye ................................................................................................. |
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Using the flash ........................................................................................................ |
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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ................................................................................. |
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Changing the camera’s focus ............................................................................... |
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Using macro ............................................................................................................ |
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Changing the focus option ................................................................................... |
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Adjusting the focus area ....................................................................................... |
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Using Face Detection .............................................................................................. |
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Detecting faces ....................................................................................................... |
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Capturing a smile shot ........................................................................................... |
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Detecting eye blinking .......................................................................................... |
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Tips for detecting faces ......................................................................................... |
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Adjusting brightness and color ........................................................................... |
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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................................................... |
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Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ................................................................ |
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Changing the metering option ............................................................................ |
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Selecting a White Balance setting ....................................................................... |
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Using burst modes ................................................................................................... |
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Adjusting images ..................................................................................................... |
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Reducing the sound of the zoom ....................................................................... |
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Available shooting options by shooting mode ............................................. |
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Playback/Editing............................................................................................................. |
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ................................................. |
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Starting Playback mode ........................................................................................ |
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Viewing photos ....................................................................................................... |
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Playing a video ........................................................................................................ |
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Editing a photo .......................................................................................................... |
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Resizing photos ...................................................................................................... |
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Rotating a photo .................................................................................................... |
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Applying Smart Filter effects ................................................................................ |
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Adjusting your photos ........................................................................................... |
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Viewing files on a TV ............................................................................................... |
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Transferring files to the computer ................................................................... |
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Transferring files to your Windows OS computer ........................................... |
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Transferring files to your Mac OS computer .................................................... |
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Using programs on a computer ........................................................................ |
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Installing i-Launcher ............................................................................................ |
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Using i-Launcher .................................................................................................. |
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Wireless network.......................................................................................................... |
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ..................... |
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Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................................................ |
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Using the login browser ...................................................................................... |
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Network connection tips .................................................................................... |
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Entering text .......................................................................................................... |
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Saving files to a smart phone automatically ................................................ |
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Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ................................................ |
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Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ...................................... |
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Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos .............................................. |
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Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ....................................... |
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Sending photos or videos to a PC ..................................................................... |
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Sending photos or videos via email ................................................................ |
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Changing email settings ..................................................................................... |
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Sending photos or videos via email .................................................................. |
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Using photo or video sharing websites ......................................................... |
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Accessing a website ............................................................................................. |
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Uploading photos or videos ............................................................................... |
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Using AllShare Play to send files ....................................................................... |
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Uploading photos to online storage ................................................................. |
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Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play ................ |
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Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................. |
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Settings............................................................................................................................. |
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Settings menu ......................................................................................................... |
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Accessing the settings menu ............................................................................. |
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Sound ..................................................................................................................... |
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Display .................................................................................................................... |
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Connectivity .......................................................................................................... |
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General ................................................................................................................... |
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Appendixes ..................................................................................................................... |
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Error messages ........................................................................................................ |
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Camera maintenance ............................................................................................ |
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Cleaning your camera .......................................................................................... |
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Using or storing the camera ............................................................................... |
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About memory cards ........................................................................................... |
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About the battery ................................................................................................. |
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Before contacting a service center ................................................................... |
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Camera specifications ........................................................................................... |
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Glossary ..................................................................................................................... |
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Index ........................................................................................................................... |
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking ……………………………………… 19
Camera layout …………………………………… 20
Using the DIRECT LINK button ………………… 22
Inserting the battery and memory card ……… 23
Charging the battery and turning on your
camera …………………………………………… 24
Charging the battery …………………………… |
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Turning on your camera ……………………… |
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Performing the initial setup …………………… |
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Learning icons …………………………………… |
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Using the Home screen ………………………… |
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Accessing the Home screen …………………… 28
Icons on the Home screen ……………………… |
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Setting Wallpaper ……………………………… |
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Selecting options or menus …………………… |
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Setting the display and sound ………………… |
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Setting the display type ………………………… 34 Setting the sound ……………………………… 35
Capturing photos ……………………………… 36
Turning on the front display …………………… 37
Zooming ……………………………………… 37
Reducing camera shake (DIS) ………………… 39
Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………… 41
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 |
Battery charger |
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.
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Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Power button
Shutter button 
Flash
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Front display
Lens
Tripod mount 
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Microphone
Front LCD button
Speaker
Internal antenna*
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
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Camera layout
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Buttons
Zoom button
•In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
•In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo, view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume
Attaching the strap
x
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Button Description
Start a preset Wi-Fi function. (p. 22)
Access the Home screen. (p. 28)
Access options or menus.
Enter Playback mode.
Delete files in Playback mode.
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Change the display option. |
Move up |
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Change the macro option. |
Move down |
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Change the flash option. |
Move left |
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Change the timer option. |
Move right |
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Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
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Camera layout
Using the DIRECT LINK button |
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option |
You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [x]. Press [x] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated. Press [x] again to return to the previous mode.
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press [x].
1On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.
2Select 
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3Select General DIRECT LINK (Wi-Fi Button).
4Select an option. (p. 134)
Basic functions 22
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 up to release the battery.
Memory card |
Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted.
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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. 25)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode.
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Performing the initial setup
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. The default language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired by selecting Language.
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.
4 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].
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Press [F/t] to select an item.
Press [D/c] to set the date, time, and daylight-saving time, and then press [o].
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Performing the initial setup
7Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].
8Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o].
9Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].
10Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o].
11Press [m] to finish the initial setup.
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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.
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Basic functions 27
Using the Home screen
You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by selecting the icons on the Home screen.
Accessing the Home screen
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [h]. Press [h] again to return to the previous mode.
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Current Home screen
•Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to switch to another Home screen. 1 • Press [D] to scroll to the Home screen name, and then press [F/t]
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•Press [F/t] repeatedly to switch to another Home screen.
Mode icons
2• Press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [o] to access the mode.
Basic functions 28
Using the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
<Basic>
Icon Description
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. (p. 44)
Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted manually. (p. 45)
Smart Movie: Record a video with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. (p. 46)
Movie: Record a video. (p. 47)
Scene: Capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. (p. 48)
Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. (p. 49)
Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences. (p. 130)
<Wi-Fi>
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MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 115)
Remote Viewfinder: Use a smart phone as a remote shutter release and see a preview on your smart phone of an image from your camera. (p. 116)
Auto Backup: Send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. (p. 118)
Email: Send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. (p. 120)
SNS & Cloud: Upload photos or videos to file sharing websites. (p. 123)
AllShare Play: Upload photos to AllShare Play online storage or view files on devices that support AllShare Play. (p. 125)
Basic functions 29
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