Samsung EC-WB30FZBPRUS, WB31F, WB30F, EC-WB30FZBPBUS, WB32F, EC-WB30FZBPWUS User Manual
USER
MANUAL
WB30F/WB31F/WB32F
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Basic troubleshooting
Basic functions
Playback/Editing
Appendixes
This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for
your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Quick reference
Extended functions
Wireless network
Index
Contents
Shooting options
Settings
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 ammable or explosive gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert ammable 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 ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
If you use the ash 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 re.
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 o the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with
aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn o your camera when
directed by airline personnel.
• Turn o 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 o 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 re 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 ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you disconnect the
power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re 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 re 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 re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
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 les 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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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
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• microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the
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• 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 specications 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.
Basic functions18
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended functions42
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
Shooting options57
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing78
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos. Also, learn
how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Wireless network101
Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and
use functions.
Settings121
Refer to options to congure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes127
Get information about error messages, specications, and
maintenance.
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Icons used in this manual
IconFunction
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
*
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
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]
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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Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
Special features of your camera
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.
Access Settings.
1
Access the DIRECT LINK button option.
2
Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.
3
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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.
I
nstall Samsung SMART CAMERA
1
App on the smart phone.
Turn on the AutoShare feature.
2
Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA
3
App on the smart phone.
Select the camera from the list and
4
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.
Capture a photo.
5
• 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 les easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature.
I
nstall Samsung SMART CAMERA
1
App on the smart phone.
Access the MobileLink mode.
2
• If a pop-up message appears, select an
option.
Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA
3
App on the smart phone.
Select the camera from the list and
4
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.
On the smart phone or camera,
5
select les to transfer from the
camera.
On the smart phone, touch the copy
6
button or on the camera, select
Share.
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Special features of your camera
Using Remote Viewnder
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
Viewnder feature. The captured photo will appear on the smart phone.
I
nstall Samsung SMART CAMERA
1
App on the smart phone.
Access the Remote Viewnder
2
mode.
Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA
3
App on the smart phone.
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Select the camera from the list and
4
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.
Touch and hold to focus, and
5
then release it to capture a photo.
Touch the thumbnail to view the
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photo.
Special features of your camera
Shooting samples – Macro
You can capture close up shots of small subjects, such as owers or insects.
The example image may dier from the actual photo that you capture.
Select the macro option ().
1
Capture a photo.
2
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Photos have dust spots.If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the ash.
Photos are blurred.Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Photos are blurred when
shooting at night.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reect light from the camera ash.
• Set the ash option to
• If the photo has already been captured, select
• Turn o the ash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 40)
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it dicult to hold the camera steady long
enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
• Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51)
• Turn on the ash. (p. 61)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
appear too dark.
• Avoid shooting toward the sun.
• Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 47)
• Set the ash option to
• Adjust the exposure. (p. 69)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 70)
• Set the metering option to
Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 61)
Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 91)
Fill in. (p. 61)
Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 70)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
• Beauty Shot mode 50
• Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
61
• Face Detection
67
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
• Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn 47
61
51
• Night Shot mode
• Flash options
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
Capturing action photos
• Continuous, Motion Capture 73
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
owers
• Scene mode > Text 47
• Close-up Shot mode
64
• Macro
51
63
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 63
73
69
• EV (to adjust exposure)
• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
• Metering
• AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
dierent exposures)
70
70
Capturing photos of scenery
• Scene mode > Landscape 47
• Live Panorama mode
48
Applying eects to photos
• Magic Frame mode 52
74
54
52
55
• Photo Filter mode
• Split Shot mode
• Motion Photo mode
• Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or
Saturation)
Index ........................................................................................................................... 151
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking
Camera layout
Using the DIRECT LINK button
……………………………………… 19
…………………………………… 20
………………… 22
Inserting the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning on
your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
Using the Home screen
Accessing the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
Setting Wallpaper
……………………………………… 24
…………………………… 24
……………………… 24
…………………… 25
…………………………………… 27
………………………… 28
…………………… 28
……………………… 29
……………………………… 31
……… 23
Selecting options or menus
…………………… 32
Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type
Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Zooming
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
……………………………………… 37
………………………… 34
……………………………… 35
……………………………… 36
Tips for getting a clearer photo
………………… 34
………………… 39
………………… 40
Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
CameraAC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable batteryStrap
Quick Start Guide
Optional accessories
Camera caseA/V cable
Battery chargerMemory card/Memory card adapter
• The illustrations may dier slightly from the items shipped with your product.
• The items included in the box may dier 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
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Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Power button
Microphone
Shutter button
Flash
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Speaker
Internal antenna*
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using
the wireless network.
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Basic functions
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
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Camera layout
Zoom button
•
In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
•
In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or
view les as thumbnails, or adjust the volume
Status lamp
•
Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo
or video, being read by a computer, when the
image is out of focus, or there is a problem
charging the battery, 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
ButtonDescription
Start a preset Wi-Fi function. (p. 22)
Access the Home screen. (p. 28)
Access options or menus.
Enter Playback mode.
Delete les in Playback mode.
Display
Basic functions
Attaching the strap
Buttons
(See the table below)
ButtonDescription
Basic functionsOther functions
Change the display option.Move up
Change the macro option.Move down
Change the ash option.Move left
Change the timer option.Move right
Conrm the highlighted option or menu.
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Camera layout
Using the DIRECT LINK button
You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [].
Press [
Press [
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press [].
1
2
3
4
] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated.
] again to return to the previous mode.
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option
On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.
Select .
Select General→ DIRECT LINK (Wi-Fi Button).
Select a Wi-Fi feature. (p. 126)
Basic functions
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Slide the lock down to release the
battery.
Battery lock
Rechargeable battery
Memory card
Rechargeable battery
Insert a memory card with the gold-colored
contacts facing up.
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo
facing up.
Basic functions
Push the card gently until it disengages from
the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.
Memory card
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 rst 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 o: 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 [ ] to turn your camera on or o.
• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on
the camera for the rst time. (p. 25)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press []. The camera turns on and immediately
accesses Playback mode.
Basic functions
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Performing the initial setup
When you turn on your camera for the rst time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to congure 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.
Press [
1
Press [/] to select Home, and then press [].
2
• When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time
Press [ /] to select a time zone, and then press [].
3
Time Zone : Home
Press [].
4
] to select Time Zone, and then press [] or [].
zone.
London
CancelSet
Press [] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [] or [].
5
Date/Time Set
Year
Month
Day Hour MinDST
CancelSet
• The screen may dier depending on the language selected.
Press [ /] to select an item.
6
Press [/] to set the date, time, and daylight-saving time, and
7
then press [
].
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Performing the initial setup
Press [] to select Date Type, and then press [] or [].
8
Press [/] to select a date type, and then press [].
9
Press [] to select Time Type, and then press [] or [].
10
Press [/] to select a time type, and then press [].
11
Press [] to nish 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
briey in yellow.
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Shooting information
IconDescription
Current date
Current time
Available number of photos
Memory card inserted
•: Fully charged
•
: Partially charged
•
: Empty (Recharge)
•
: Charging (Connected with the
charger)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Available recording time
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Zoom indicator
Photo resolution when the
Intelli zoom is on
Zoom ratio
1
Shooting options (left)
IconDescription
Shooting mode
Exposure value adjusted
ISO sensitivity
White balance
Face detection
Face tone
Burst option
AutoShare On
1
2
3
2
Shooting option (right)
IconDescription
Intelli zoom on
Continuous auto focus activated
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Metering
Frame rate (per second)
Flash
Sound Alive on
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Focus Option
Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast,
and saturation)
Timer
Basic functions
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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 []. Press [] again to return to the previous
mode.
1
BasicAlbumWi-Fi
SmartAutoMovieProgram
SceneLive
Panorama
BackPage Move
Smart Movie
Settings
2
No.Description
Current Home screen
• Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to switch to another Home screen.
1
• Press [
] to scroll to the Home screen name, and then press [ /]
to switch to another Home screen.
• Press [
/ ] repeatedly to switch to another Home screen.
Mode icons
2
• Press [
/ / / ] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press []
to access the mode.
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Using the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
<Basic>
IconDescription
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected
automatically by the camera. (p. 43)
Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted manually.
(p. 44)
Smart Movie: Record a video with a scene mode selected
automatically by the camera. (p. 45)
Movie: Record a video. (p. 46)
Scene: Capture a photo with options that are preset for a specic scene.
(p. 47)
Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a
panoramic image. (p. 48)
Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences. (p. 122)
<Wi-Fi>
IconDescription
MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 107)
Remote Viewnder: Use a smart phone as a remote shutter release
and see a preview on your smart phone of an image from your camera.
(p. 108)
Auto Backup: Send photos or videos that you captured with the
camera to a PC wirelessly. (p. 110)
Email: Send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. (p. 112)
SNS & Cloud: Upload photos or videos to le sharing websites. (p. 115)
AllShare Play: Upload photos to AllShare Play online storage or view
les on other AllShare Play supported devices. (p. 117)
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