Samsung SMART Camera WB850F, SMART Camera WB855F User Manual

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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

GPS

Shooting options

WB850F/WB855F

Playback/Editing

Wireless network

Settings

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

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

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

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

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

This may cause a ﬁre or explosion.

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

This may cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

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

• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are

registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition

Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• 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 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.

• For Open Source License information, refer to the

‘OpenSourceInfo.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.

Outline of the User Manual

Basic functions 14

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.

GPS 61

Photos with geotagging can be taken or views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on the map.

Shooting options 70

Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 97

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, TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.

Wireless network 127

Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions.

Settings 148

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 154

Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.

Indicators used in this manual

Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

•

The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.

Back Set

EV : 1

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Shooting mode Indicator

Smart Auto

Program

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

Scene

Magic Plus

Wi-Fi

GPS

Movie

Shooting mode icons

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

For example:

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)



, mode may not support functions for all

Available in Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Movie modes

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the

[ ]

shutter button.

( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to

→

perform a step. For example: Select (represents Select

* Annotation

, and then select Photo Size).

→ Photo Size

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.



Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)



Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes appear red.

Photos have dust spots.

Photos are blurred.

Photos are blurred when shooting at night.

Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.

Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.

•

Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 74)

•

If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 110)

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

•

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

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 77)

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

•

Half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 35)

•

Set the image stabilizer option. (p. 34)

As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.

•

Select Night in mode. (p. 40)

•

Turn on the flash. (p. 74)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 77)

•

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 mode. (p. 40)

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 74)

•

Adjust the exposure. (p. 86)

•

Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 87)

Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•

mode > Beauty Shot  41

•

mode > Picture in Picture  52

•

Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct

red-eye)



•

Face Detection  82

•

Self-Portrait  83

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•

mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn  40

•

Flash options  74

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)



Capturing action photos

•

mode  45

•

High-speed burst mode  90

•

Precapture  91

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•

mode > HDR  54

•

ISO sensitivity(to adjust the sensitivity to light)  77

•

EV (to adjust exposure)  86

•

Metering  87

•

Bracket  91

Capturing panoramic action photos

•

Action Panorama  49

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

•

mode > Text  40

•

Macro  78

Capturing photos of scenery

•

mode > Landscape  40

•

mode > Panorama  47

Capturing 3D photos

•

mode > 3D Shot  50

•

3D Panorama  47

Applying effects to photos

•

mode > Magic Frame  50

•

mode > Split Shot  51

•

mode > Artistic Brush  53

•

Smart Filter effects  93

•

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



Reducing camera shake

•

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  34

•

Dual Image Stabilization (DUAL IS)  34

Shooting with GPS

•

Taking pictures with geotagging  62

•

Using the compass  69

•

Creating movies with Creative Movie Maker



•

Viewing files by category in Smart Album

101



•

Viewing files as thumbnails  102

•

Deleting all files on the memory card  103

•

Viewing files as a slide show  105

•

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV  113

•

Transferring files to your computer  116

•

Using photo or video sharing websites

135



•

Sending photos or videos via email  137

•

Adjusting sound and volume  150

•

Adjusting the brightness of the display

150



•

Changing the display language  151

•

Setting the date and time  151

•

Before contacting a service center  166

Basic functions

Unpacking .................................................................... 15

Camera layout ..............................................................16

Inserting the battery and memory card ........................19

Charging the battery and turning on your camera .......20

Charging the battery .................................................... 20

Turning on your camera ............................................... 20

Performing the initial setup ..........................................21

Learning icons ..............................................................23

Using the Mode screen ................................................24

Selecting a Mode Screen ............................................. 24

Icons on the Mode screen ...........................................24

Selecting options or menus .........................................27

Using [MENU] .............................................................27

Using [Fn] ................................................................... 29

Setting the display and sound ..................................... 30

Setting the display type ................................................30

Setting the sound ........................................................30

Capturing photos ..........................................................31

Zooming ..................................................................... 32

Reducing camera shake .............................................34

Tips for getting a clearer photo ....................................35

................................................................14

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode .........................................38

Using the Scene mode .................................................40

Using the Beauty Shot mode ........................................41

Using the Program mode .............................................42

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or

Manual mode ................................................................43

Using the Aperture Priority mode ...................................44

Using the Shutter Priority mode ..................................... 45

Using the Manual mode ...............................................46

Using the Magic Plus mode .........................................47

Using the Panorama mode ...........................................47

Using the 3D Shot mode .............................................50

Using the Magic Frame mode ...................................... 50

Using the Split Shot mode ...........................................51

Using the Picture in Picture mode ................................. 52

Using the Artistic Brush mode ...................................... 53

Using the HDR mode ..................................................54

Using the Creative Movie Maker mode ..........................55

Using the Movie mode .................................................57

Recording high-speed videos .......................................59

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode .......................60

.........................................................37

Contents

GPS

................................................................................... 61

Using GPS .................................................................... 62

Taking pictures with geotagging ....................................62

Checking the Shooting location on the map ................... 63

Searching Surroundings ...............................................66

Checking the location with POI .....................................66

Using Live Landmark ...................................................67

Using the compass ..................................................... 69

Shooting options

............................................................. 70

Selecting a resolution and quality ................................ 71

Selecting a resolution ................................................... 71

Setting the photo quality ...............................................72

Using the timer .............................................................73

Shooting in the dark ..................................................... 74

Preventing red-eye ...................................................... 74

Using the flash ............................................................74

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ..........................................77

Changing the camera’s focus ......................................78

Using macro ...............................................................78

Using auto focus .........................................................78

Focusing on a selected area ........................................80

Using tracking auto focus .............................................80

Adjusting the focus area ............................................... 81

Using Face Detection ...................................................82

Detecting faces ...........................................................82

Capturing a self portrait shot .........................................83

Capturing a smile shot .................................................83

Detecting eye blinking ..................................................84

Using Smart Face Recognition ..................................... 84

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .................. 85

Adjusting brightness and color ....................................86

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................86

Changing the metering option .......................................87

Selecting a White Balance setting .................................87

Using burst modes ....................................................... 90

Capturing photos in the High-speed burst mode ............ 90

Capturing photos in the Precapture mode .....................91

Capturing bracketed photos ......................................... 91

Applying effects/Adjusting images ...............................93

Applying Smart Filter effects .........................................93

Adjusting your photos ..................................................95

Reducing the sound of the zoom ................................. 96

Contents

Playback/Editing

.............................................................. 97

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ...............98

Starting Playback mode ............................................... 98

Viewing photos .........................................................104

Playing a video ..........................................................106

Editing a photo ...........................................................108

Resizing photos ........................................................108

Rotating a photo ........................................................108

Applying Smart Filter effects .......................................109

Adjusting your photos ................................................110

Creating a print order (DPOF) ......................................111

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV ........................113

Transferring files to your computer ............................ 116

Transferring files to your Windows computer ................116

Transferring files to your Mac computer .......................117

Using the provided programs on your PC ................. 119

Installing software ...................................................... 119

Using Intelli-studio .....................................................120

Using CMM (Creative Movie Maker) ............................ 124

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ........126

Wireless network

........................................................... 127

Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network

settings .......................................................................128

Connecting to a WLAN ..............................................128

Using the login browser .............................................129

Network connection tips ............................................130

Entering text ..............................................................131

Sending photos or videos to a smart phone .............132

Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .....133

Using photo or video sharing websites .....................135

Accessing a website ................................................. 135

Uploading photos or videos ........................................135

Sending photos or videos via email ...........................137

Changing email settings .............................................137

Sending photos or videos via email ............................. 138

Uploading photos to a cloud server ...........................140

Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..........141

Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ....... 141

Sending photos or videos to a PC ..............................141

Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV .. 143

Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ............................145

About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature ..................... 146

Contents

Settings

..........................................................................148

Settings menu ............................................................149

Accessing the settings menu .....................................149

Sound ...................................................................... 150

Display .....................................................................150

Settings ....................................................................151

Appendixes

.................................................................... 154

Error messages ..........................................................155

Camera maintenance .................................................157

Cleaning your camera ................................................157

Using or storing the camera ....................................... 158

About memory cards .................................................159

About the battery ....................................................... 162

Before contacting a service center ............................166

Camera specifications ................................................169

Glossary ......................................................................173

FCC notice ..................................................................178

Declaration sentence in official languages ................181

Index ........................................................................... 183

Basic functions

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

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

Performing the initial setup

Learning icons

Using the Mode screen

………………………………… 15

……………………………… 16

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

Accessing the Mode screen Icons on the Mode screen

……………………… 20

………………… 20

……………… 21

……………………………… 23

…………………… 24

……………… 24

… 19

Selecting options or menus

Using [MENU] Using [Fn]

Setting the display and sound

Setting the display type Setting the sound

Capturing photos

Zooming Reducing camera shake

Tips for getting a clearer photo

…………………………… 27

………………………………… 29

………………………… 31

………………………………… 32

……………… 27

…………………… 30

………………………… 30

………………… 34

…………… 30

…………… 35

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Optional accessories

Camera AC adapter/

USB cable

Rechargeable battery Strap

User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide

Basic functions

Camera case HDMI cable A/V cable

Battery charger Memory card Memory card/

•

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.

Memory card adapter

Camera layout

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

Mode dial

Shutter button

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Internal antenna*

* Avoid contact with the internal

antenna while using the wireless network.

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

(p. 18)

POWER button

Basic functions

Microphone

Flash

GPS antenna*

* Please avoid touching the

antenna area while receiving the GPS signal.

Lens

Speaker

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

Camera layout

Status lamp

•

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

•

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

Flash release

Display

Buttons

(p. 18)

Zoom button

•

In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out

•

In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume

Video Recording button

Drive Lever

Attaching the strap

Basic functions

Camera layout

Mode dial

Icon Description

Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera.

Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically.

Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene.

Magic Plus: Capture a photo, record a video, or edit an image with various effects.

Wi-Fi: Connect to wireless local area networks and use functions.

GPS: Views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on a map.

Movie: Customize settings to record a video.

Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter

speed based on the aperture value you have set manually.

Shutter Priority: The camera selects an aperture value based on the shutter speed you have set manually.

Manual: Adjust various camera settings including shutter speed and aperture value.

Basic functions

Buttons

Button Description

Press the Video Recording button to start recording a video.

Rotate the Drive Lever to access burst options.

Access options or menus.

Access options in Shooting mode.

Press the appropriate side of the navigation button to:

When rotating the navigation button:

•

Scroll to an option or menu.

•

Adjust the shutter speed, aperture, or exposure value in Shooting mode.

•

Scroll through files in Playback mode.

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

•

Close the help instruction.

•

Delete files in Playback mode.

Basic functions Other functions

Change the display option. Move up

Change the compass option. Move down

Set the live landmark Move left

Change the timer option. Move right

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

Memory card

Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up.

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

Slide the lock down to release the battery.

Memory card

Rechargeable battery

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions

Rechargeable battery

Battery lock

Using the memory card adapter

To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.

You need a storage device for shooting. Insert the memory card.

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 the SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly.

Basic functions

Turning on your camera

Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.

• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera

for the first time. (p. 21)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

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

If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [ ] for about 5 seconds, the camera does not emit any sounds.

Performing the initial setup

When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.

Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press

[

] or [ ].

Press [ / / / ] to select a language, and then

press [

Press [ ] to select Time Zone, and then press [ ] or

[

Basic functions

Press [ / ] to select Home, and then press [ ].

•

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

Press [ / ] to select a time zone, and then press

[

•

To set daylight-savings time, press [ ].

Time Zone : Home

London

Back DST

•

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Performing the initial setup

Press [ ] to select Date/Time Set, and then press

[

] or [ ].

Date/Time Set

YearMonth Day Hour Min

Exit Set

•

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Press [ / ] to select an item.

Press [ / ] to set the date and time, and then

press [

Basic functions

Press [ ] to select Date Type, and then press [ ] or

[

Press [ / ] to select a date type, and then press

[

Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type

Back Set

•

The default date type may differ depending on the language selected.

Press [ ] to select Time Type, and then press [ ] or

[

Press [ / ] to select a time type, and then press

[

Press [ ] to switch to Shooting mode.

English

London 01/01/2012 YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

Learning icons

The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.

Shooting options (left)

Icon Description

Smart filter

Face tone

Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, and saturation)

White balance

White balance adjusted

Face retouch

Face detection

Focus area

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Sound Alive on

Icon Description

Smart zoom on

ISO sensitivity

Shooting options (right)

Icon Description

Continuous auto focus enabled for

a video recording

GPS options and status

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Single shot mode

High-speed burst mode

Precapture mode

Bracket mode

Frame rate

Photo quality

Metering

Flash

Flash intensity adjusted

Icon Description

Timer

Shooting information

Icon Description

Shooting mode

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Exposure value

Available number of photos

•

: Fully charged

•

: Partially charged

•

: Empty (Recharge)

Available recording time

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Zoom ratio

Histogram (p. 30)

Current time and date

Auto focus option

Basic functions

Using the Mode screen

Select a Mode Screen by turning the mode dial, and then select a mode in the Mode Screen by selecting an icon.

Selecting a Mode Screen

In Shooting or Playback modes, turn the mode dial to display a Mode Screen.

Beauty

Night Landscape Text

Shot

Sunset Dawn

Backlight

Beach & Snow

Basic functions

No. Description

Current Mode screen

•

Turn the mode dial to the left or right to go to another mode screen.

Mode icons

•

Press [ / / / ] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [

] to access the mode.

Icons on the Mode screen

Icon Description

Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter speed based on the aperture value you have set manually. (p. 44)

Shutter Priority: The camera selects an aperture value based on the shutter speed you have set manually. (p. 45)

Manual: Adjust various camera settings including shutter speed and aperture value. (p. 46)

Using the Mode screen

<Scene>

Icon Description

Beauty Shot: Capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. (p. 41)

Night: Capture scenes at night or in low lighting (using a tripod is recommended). (p. 40)

Landscape: Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. (p. 40)

Text: Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents. (p. 40)

Sunset: Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows. (p. 40)

Dawn: Capture scenes at sunrise. (p. 40)

Backlight: Capture backlit subjects. (p. 40)

Beach & Snow: Reduce underexposure of subjects

caused by sunlight reflected from sand or snow. (p. 40)

Basic functions

Icon Description

Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. (p. 47)

3D Shot: Capture scenes with a 3D effect (the 3D effect works only on a 3D TV or 3D monitor). (p. 50)

Magic Frame: Capture a photo with various frame effects. (p. 50)

Split Shot: Capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. (p. 51)

Picture in Picture: Capture a background photo and insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground. (p. 52)

Artistic Brush: Capture a photo and view and save a video that shows how to apply the filter effect. (p. 53)

HDR: Capture scenes with emphasis on mid-tones, by minimizing the dark and bright areas. (p. 54)

Creative Movie Maker: Create a movie simply with photos or videos. (p. 55)

Using the Mode screen

<Wi-Fi>

Icon Description

MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 132)

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. 133)

Social Sharing: Upload photos or videos to file sharing websites. (p. 135)

Email: Send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. (p. 137)

SkyDrive: Upload photos or videos to a cloud server. (p. 140)

Auto Backup: Send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. (p. 141)

TV Link: View photos or videos that you captured with the camera on a widescreen TV. (p. 143)

Basic functions

Selecting options or menus

To select an option or a menu, press [ ] or [ ].

Using [MENU]

To select options, press [ ], and then rotate the navigation button or press [

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / / / ]

to scroll to a menu or an option.

Press [ ] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

/ / / ] or [ ].

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

Press [ ] again to go back to the previous menu.

Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.

Selecting options or menus

For example, to select a White Balance option

in Program mode:

Rotate the mode dial to .

Press [ ].

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Flash Smart Filter

Exit Move

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to

select

, and then press [ ] or [ ].

Basic functions

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to

select White Balance, and then press [

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Flash Smart Filter

Exit

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to select a

Move

] or [ ].

White Balance option.

White Balance : Daylight

Back

•

Press [ ] again to go back to the previous menu.

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Adjust

Selecting options or menus

Using [Fn]

You can access most shooting options quickly by pressing [ ]. Some options, however, will not be not available.

For example, to select a White Balance option

in Program mode:

Press [ ].

•

Without pressing [ ], you can directly select the desired option by turning the zoom button to the left/right.

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to select a

White Balance option.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Press [ ].

EV : 0

Exit

Press [ / / / ] to scroll to .

Adjust

Basic functions

White Balance : Daylight

Back

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Adjust

Setting the display and sound

Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings.

Setting the display type

You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See the table below.

Press [ ] repeatedly to change the display type.

Show all photographic information.

Mode

Shooting

Playback

Display Type Choices

•

Hide all information about shooting.

•

Hide information about shooting, except the information on the bottom line.

•

Display all information about shooting.

•

Display histogram.

•

Hide all information about the current file.

•

Display information about the current file, except the shooting settings and histogram.

•

Display all information about the current file.

Basic functions

About histograms

A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, the photo is underexposed and will appear dark. A peak on the right of the graph means that the photo is overexposed and will appear washed out. The height of the peaks is related to color information. The more of a particular color, the taller the peak.

Under-exposed Well-exposed Over-exposed



Setting the sound

Turn the sound your camera emits when you perform functions on or off.

In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ ].

Select → Beep Sound.

Select an option.

Option

Off

Description

The camera does not emit any sounds.

The camera emits sounds.

Capturing photos

Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need.

Align your subject in the frame.

Basic functions

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•

A green frame means the subject is in focus.

•

A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

Press [ ] to view the captured photo.

•

To delete the photo, press [ ], and then select Yes.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

See page 35 for tips to get clearer photos.

Capturing photos

Zooming

You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.

Zoom ratio

Zoom inZoom out

When you rotate the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the screen may change inconsistently.

Basic functions

Digital zoom

The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 21X Optical zoom and 4X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 84 times.

Optical range

Zoom indicator

•

The Digital zoom is not available with the Face detection option, Smart Filter effect, Tracking AF option, Burst option, or Manual Focus.

•

If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be lower than normal.

Digital range

Capturing photos

Smart zoom

You can use 28X Smart zoom which lets you zoom in with less degradation of picture quality than the Optical zoom and Digital zoom. By using both the Smart zoom and Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 84 times.

Zoom indicator

Optical range +

Smart range

Digital range

•

Smart zoom is not available with the Face detection option, Smart Filter effect, Tracking AF option, Burst option, or Manual Focus.

•

If you capture a photo with the Smart zoom, the photo quality may be lower than normal.

Basic functions

Setting Smart zoom

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Smart Zoom.

Select an option.

Icon

Description

Off: The Smart zoom is deactivated.

On: The Smart zoom is activated.

Capturing photos

Reducing camera shake

In Shooting mode, you can set either the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) or the Dual Image Stabilizer (DUAL IS) to reduce or eliminate picture blurriness from camera shake.

Before correction



In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → Image Stabilizer.

Select an option.

Option

Description

Off

The Image Stabilizer is deactivated.

OIS

The Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) is activated.

DUAL IS

The Dual Image Stabilizer (DUAL IS) is activated.

After correction



Basic functions

•

The Image Stabilizer may not function properly when:

- you move your camera to follow a moving subject

- you use the Digital zoom

- there is too much camera shake

- the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes)

- the battery is low

- you capture a close-up shot

•

If you use the OIS function with a tripod, your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod.

•

The camera will correct photos optically only when the light source is brighter than fluorescent light.

•

If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.

•

In Scene, Magic Plus and Movie modes, you can only use the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS).

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.

Focus frame

•

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo if the focus frame appears in green.

•

Change the composition and half-press [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red.

The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.

Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone.

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

•

Set the Optical Image Stabilization option or Dual Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 34)

•

Select the DUAL IS option to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 34)

When is displayed

Camera shake

When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo.

•

Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 74)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 77)

Preventing your subject from being out of focus

It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when:

there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background)

the light source behind the subject is too bright

the subject is shiny or reflective

the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame

Using the focus lock

Half-press [Shutter] to focus. When the subject is in focus, you can reposition the frame to change the composition. When you are ready, press [Shutter] to capture your photo.

•

When you capture photos in low light

•

When subjects are moving rapidly

Turn on the flash. (p. 74)

Use the High-speed burst mode or Precapture function. (p. 90)

Basic functions

Extended functions

Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode.

Using the Smart Auto mode

Using the Scene mode

Using the Beauty Shot mode

Using the Program mode

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Aperture Priority mode Using the Shutter Priority mode Using the Manual mode

Using the Magic Plus mode

Using the Panorama mode Using the 3D Shot mode Using the Magic Frame mode Using the Split Shot mode

…………………………… 43

……………… 38

…………………… 40

…………… 41

………………… 42

………… 44

………… 45

………………… 46

……………… 47

………………… 50

…………… 50

……………… 51

Using the Picture in Picture mode Using the Artistic Brush mode Using the HDR mode Using the Creative Movie Maker mode

Using the Movie mode

Recording high-speed videos Using the Smart Scene Detection mode

…………… 53

…………………… 54

…………………… 57

…………… 59

………… 52

…… 55

… 60

Using the Smart Auto mode

In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Align your subject in the frame.

•

The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears at the bottom left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon Description

Landscapes

Scenes with bright white backgrounds

Landscapes at night

Portraits at night

Landscapes with backlighting

Extended functions

Icon Description

Portraits with backlighting

Portraits

Close-up photos of objects

Close-up photos of text

Sunsets

Blue skies

Forested areas

Close-up photos of colorful subjects

Camera is stabilized or on a tripod (when shooting in the dark)

Actively moving subjects

Fireworks (when using a tripod)

Dark indoor setting

Partially bright light in a dark place

Short distance spotlight

Portrait with a spotlight

Using the Smart Auto mode

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

•

If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the mode.

•

Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.

•

The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, or distance to the subject.

•

Even if you use a tripod, the camera may not detect the mode if the subject is moving.

•

In mode, the camera consumes more battery power, because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes.

Extended functions

Using the Scene mode

In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select a scene.

Beauty

Night Landscape Text

Shot

Sunset Dawn

Option Description

Beauty Shot

Night

Landscape

Text

Sunset

Dawn

Backlight

Capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections.

Capture scenes at night or in low lighting (using a tripod is recommended).

Capture still-life scenes and landscapes.

Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents.

Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows.

Capture scenes at sunrise.

Capture backlit subjects.

Beach & Snow

Extended functions

Option Description

Beach & Snow

•

Reduce underexposure of subjects caused by sunlight reflected from sand or snow.

To change Scene mode, press [ ] → or press [

]. You can select any of the scenes listed.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Using the Scene mode

Using the Beauty Shot mode

In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Press [ ].

Select → Face Tone.

Select an option.

•

For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin appear lighter.

Face Tone Face Retouch Face Detection Photo Size Quality Flash Smart FR Edit

Back

Press [ ] to save the setting.

Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

Set

Select Face Retouch.

Select an option.

•

For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more imperfections.

Face Tone Face Retouch Face Detection Photo Size Quality Flash Smart FR Edit

Back Set

Press [ ] to save the setting.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

Off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

When you use the Beauty Shot mode, the focus distance will be set to Auto Macro.

Extended functions

Using the Program mode

In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Set the desired options.

(For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options" starting on page 70.)

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Extended functions

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes.

Aperture value

The aperture is a hole that lets light into the camera. The aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close, widening or narrowing the aperture, and controlling the amount of light that enters the camera. The size of the aperture is closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture, the brighter the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo. Note that the larger the aperture value, the smaller the aperture size. For example, an aperture set to 5.6 is larger than an aperture set to 11.

Small aperture value (The size



of the aperture is large.)

Large aperture value (The size



of the aperture is small.)

Extended functions

Shutter speed

Shutter speed, which is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter. A slow shutter speed allows more time to let light in. All things being equal, photos are brighter, but fast moving objects tend to blur. On the other hand, a fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in. Photos are darker, but objects in motion are captured more clearly.

Slow shutter speed



Fast shutter speed



Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Aperture Priority mode

The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

•

To select another mode when the mode dial is set to , press [

Press [ ], and then rotate the navigation button to

adjust the aperture value.

•

See page 43 for more information about the aperture value.

], and then select → a mode.

Set options.

(For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 70.)

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Extended functions

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Shutter Priority mode

The Shutter Priority mode allows you to set the shutter speed manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

•

To select another mode when the mode dial is set to , press [

Press [ ], and then rotate the navigation button to

adjust the shutter speed.

•

See page 43 for more information about the shutter speed.

], and then select → a mode.

Set options.

(For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 70.)

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Extended functions

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Manual mode

The Manual mode allows you to adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

•

To select another mode when the mode dial is set to , press [

Press [ ], and then press [ / ] to select the

aperture value or shutter speed.

], and then select → a mode.

Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value

or shutter speed.

Set options.

(For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options” starting on page 70.)

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Extended functions

Using the Magic Plus mode

In the Magic Plus mode, you can capture a photo or record a video with various effects.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

Using the Panorama mode

In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image.

Shooting a normal or 3D panoramic photo

In Panorama mode, you can capture a normal or 3D panoramic photo.

Shooting example



Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Press [ ].

Select → Panorama → Live Panorama or

3D Panorama.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

[Shutter] to focus.

•

Align the camera with the far left or the far right, or very top or bottom, of the scene you want to capture.

Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.

With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the

direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama.

•

In 3D Panorama mode, you can capture a scene only in horizontal directions.

•

When the viewfinder is aligned with the next scene, the camera captures the next photo automatically.

When you are finished, release [Shutter].

•

When you have captured all the necessary shots, the camera combines them into one panoramic photo.

Extended functions

Using the Magic Plus mode

•

For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following:

- moving the camera too quickly or too slowly

- moving the camera too little to capture the next image

- moving the camera at irregular speeds

- shaking the camera

- changing the camera direction while capturing a photo

- shooting in dark places

- capturing moving subjects nearby

- shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing

•

Selecting Panorama mode will disable the digital and optical zoom functions. If you select Panorama mode while the lens is zoomed in, the camera automatically zooms out to the default position.

•

In Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.

•

The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or movement within the scene.

•

In Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the last scene in its entirety if you stop moving the camera exactly where you want the scene to end. To capture the entire scene, move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the scene to end.

•

In 3D Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the very beginning or end of a scene due to the nature of the 3D effect. To capture the entire scene, move slightly beyond the beginning and end points you want to capture.

•

In 3D Panorama mode, photos are captured in both JPEG and MPO file formats.

•

You can view an MPO file that supports the 3D effect only on an MPO-compatible display, such as 3D TV or 3D monitor. On your camera's display, you can view only JPEG files.

•

Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file on a 3D TV or 3D monitor.

Extended functions

Using the Magic Plus mode

Using the Action Panorama mode

In Action Panorama mode, you can capture and combine a series of photos of a moving subject.

Shooting example



Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Press [ ].

Select → Panorama → Action Panorama.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

•

Align the camera with the far left or the far right side of the scene you want to capture.

Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting.

Extended functions

With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the

direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama.

•

If there is more than one moving subject, the camera may not recognize the correct subject.

•

If subjects are outside of the guide frame while capturing, the camera does not capture the movement of the subjects.

•

The frame size may change depending on the position of the subject.

When you are finished, release [Shutter].

•

The camera automatically combines the shots into one photo.

•

For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following:

- moving the camera too quickly or too slowly

- moving the camera too little to capture the next image

- moving the camera at irregular speeds

- shaking the camera

- changing the camera direction while capturing a photo

- shooting in dark places

- capturing moving subjects nearby

- shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing

•

The camera may take time to save panoramic photos.

•

In Action Panorama mode, some shooting options are not available.

Using the Magic Plus mode

Using the 3D Shot mode

In 3D Shot mode, you can capture scenes with a 3D effect.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

•

The camera captures 2 photos in both JPEG and MPO file formats.

•

In 3D Shot mode, the resolution is automatically set to .

•

In 3D Shot mode, some shooting options are not available.

•

You can view an MPO file that supports the 3D effect only on an MPO-compatible display, such as a 3D TV or 3D monitor. On your camera's display, you can view only JPEG files.

•

Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file on a 3D TV or 3D monitor.

Using the Magic Frame mode

In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select.

1 2 3

Extended functions

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Select a desired frame.

Magic Frame : Mural

OK : Panel off : Home

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

In Magic Frame mode, the resolution is automatically set to .

Using the Magic Plus mode

Using the Split Shot mode

In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Select a split style.

•

To adjust the sharpness of the dividing line, press [ ], and then select

•

To apply a Smart Filter effect to part of the shot, press [ ], and then select →Smart Filter → a desired option. You can apply different Smart Filter effects to each part of the shot.

OK : Panel off : Home

→Line Blur → a desired value.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

•

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to capture the rest of the photos.

•

To recapture a photo, press [ ].

Press [ ] to save your settings.

•

In Split Shot mode, the resolution is automatically set to or less.

•

In Split Shot mode, the available smart filter options are limited.

Extended functions

Using the Magic Plus mode

Using the Picture in Picture mode

In Picture in Picture mode, you can capture or select a full-sized background photo, and then insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

•

To set the final video size when inserting a video, press [ ], and then select →Movie Size → a desired video size.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter]

to capture a background photo.

•

To select a background photo from your saved photos, press [ ], and then select →Open Image → a desired photo. You cannot select a video file or a photo captured in Panorama mode.

Extended functions

Press [ ] to set the photo as the background image.

•

To recapture a background photo, press [ ].

Retake Move Frame

Press [ ], and then press [ / / / ] to change

the insertion point.

Press [ ], and then press [ / / / ] to change

the insertion size.

Press [ ] to save the setting.

Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter]

to capture and insert a photo.

•

The insertion window appears larger when you half-press [Shutter], so that you can determine whether or not the subject is in focus.

•

To record a video, press (Video recording). To stop recording and insert the video, press again.

(Video recording)

Using the Magic Plus mode

•

When capturing background photos, the resolution is automatically set to and all photos captured are saved.

•

The final Picture-in-picture photos or videos are saved as one combined file and the inserted photos or videos are not saved separately.

•

When inserting an image, the resolution for the combined file is automatically set to .

•

When inserting a video, the resolution for the combined file is automatically set to or smaller.

•

When capturing a background photo, a vertical photo captured in the vertical position is displayed horizontally without auto rotate.

•

The maximum size of the insertion window is 1/4 of the screen, and the aspect ratio stays the same when changing the size.

•

The maximum length of video that can be inserted is 20 minutes.

•

In Picture in Picture mode, the available zoom range may be less than in other shooting modes.

•

When you select a background photo from your saved photos, black bars may appear at the edges of the image, depending on the aspect ratio.

Extended functions

Using the Artistic Brush mode

In Artistic Brush mode, you can capture a photo, and then view a video that shows how to apply the filter effect.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Select a filter.

Artistic Brush : Ink Painting

OK : Panel off : Home

Option Description

Ink Painting

Cartoon

Sketch

Apply a watercolor painting effect.

Apply a cartoon painting effect.

Apply a pen sketch effect.

Using the Magic Plus mode

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

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After capturing the photo, the video that shows how to apply the filter will begin automatically.

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In Artistic Brush mode, the resolution is automatically set to or smaller.

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In Artistic Brush mode, both the photo with the filter effect and the video that shows how to apply the filter effect are saved.

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In Artistic Brush mode, it may take longer to save files.

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You cannot upload a video captured in Artistic Brush mode via the wireless networking feature on your camera.

Using the HDR mode

In High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, your camera will automatically take several shots with various exposures and merge them into one photo in which the mid-tone is maximized by correcting both bright and dark areas. You can capture photos with soft, rich colors.

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Extended functions

Without HDR

effect

With HDR

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effect

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

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The camera will automatically take shots with various exposures and merge them into one photo.

Using the Magic Plus mode

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The HDR effect may be affected by camera shake, lighting, movement of the subject, and the shooting environment.

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You cannot use the flash when you use the HDR mode.

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It may take longer to save a photo using the HDR mode.

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When you use the HDR mode, the preview image on the screen and the captured photo may appear slightly larger than a photo captured without this effect.

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When you capture a moving subject using the HDR mode, an afterimage may appear.

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Since the camera may be shaken while continuously taking shots, using a tripod is recommended.

Extended functions

Using the Creative Movie Maker mode

In the Creative Movie Maker mode, you can easily make movies from the photos and videos stored on your memory card.

Making a movie with the Creative Movie Maker

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Select + Movie Creation.

Select Select, and then select files.

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You must select at least 2 files.

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Select the folder created during continuous shooting in order to select all photos in the folder.

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If you select a video, every photo captured while recording the video will be selected.

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Select Shuffle to let the camera select photos and videos randomly. The movie cannot exceed 2 minutes 30 seconds in length.

Using the Magic Plus mode

Select image

Select

Shuffle

Back

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You cannot select videos made in Creative Movie Maker mode, or some high-speed videos (480fps).

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You can select up to 60 photos and 10 videos.

Press [ ] to confirm the selection.

Press [ ] to select Theme, and then select a theme.

Press [ ] to select Music, and then select music.

Press [ ] to select Movie Size, and then select a movie

Set

size.

View a movie made in Creative Movie Maker mode

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Extended functions

Press [ ] to select Creation, and then select Creation Start.

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If your camera does not have enough available memory to store the movie, you cannot select Creation Start. Delete files from the memory card to make more memory available. (p. 103)

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If the pop-up message appears when you select Creation Start, select a smaller movie size in the Movie Size option.

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The video rendering may take longer depending on the number and size of the selected files.

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Press [ ] to cancel the video rendering.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Select .

Press [ / ] to select a movie.

Press [ ] to play the movie.

To view the movie in Playback mode, press [ ]. (p. 98)

Using the Movie mode

In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record full HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files.

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H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format established by the international standards organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T.

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If you use a memory card with a slow write speed, the camera will not have the necessary processing speed to save videos properly. The video recording may stop or recorded video frames may become corrupted.

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Memory cards with slow writing speeds will not support high-resolution videos and high-speed videos. To record high-resolution or high-speed videos, use memory cards with faster write speeds. (SDHC Class6 or higher)

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If you activate the OIS function while recording a video, the camera may record the operating sound of the OIS function.

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If you use the zoom function when recording a video, the camera may record the noise of the zoom operating. To decrease zoom noise, use the Sound Alive function. (p. 96)

Rotate the mode dial to .

Set desired options. (For a list of options, refer to

"Shooting options" starting on page 70.)

Press (Video recording) to start recording.

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You can disable the continuous auto focus by pressing [ ] while recording.

OK : Pause Fn : Continuous AF Off

Press (Video recording) again to stop recording.

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You can start recording a video in some modes by pressing

(Video recording) without having to rotate the mode dial to .

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The video frame size may appear smaller while you are recording a video depending on the video resolution and frame rate.

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If you perform no operations for approximately 3 minutes while recording a video, the screen will become dim. To activate the screen, perform any camera operation. If you operate the POWER, Zoom, Shutter, or Video recording button, the camera will carry out the assigned function, even when the screen is dim.

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(Continuous AF): Use this function to shoot by changing

composition while automatically focusing on the center area.

Extended functions

Using the Movie mode

Pause recording

The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video.

• Press [ ] to pause while recording.

• Press [ ] to resume.

Capturing still images while recording a video

You can capture still images while recording a video without switching to the photo shooting modes (up to 6 photos).

Images captured while recording a video

• Press [Shutter] to capture images while recording a video.

• Captured images will be saved automatically.

Extended functions

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Captured images will be automatically resized, depending on the size of the recorded video.

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You cannot capture still images while recording high-speed videos.

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You cannot capture still images when you pause the video recording.

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The quality of images captured while recording a video may be lower than those captured normally.

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The still images captured while recording a video may look different from the moving images in the video.

Using the Movie mode

Recording high-speed videos

You can record high-speed videos by setting frame rates. High-speed videos will be played in slow motion at 30 FPS, regardless of the frame rate of the video.

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Memory cards with slow write speeds do not support high-speed videos.

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You cannot set Smart Filter effects or Smart Scene Detection mode when recording high-speed videos.

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The camera does not record audio when recording high-speed videos.

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The image quality of high-speed video may be lower than normal speed video.

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Extended functions

Rotate the mode dial to .

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mode only allows you to record a high-speed video.

Rotate the drive lever to the up or down to select a frame rate.

Icon Descripion

480fps: Record 480 frames per second (for up to 10 seconds).

240fps: Record 240 frames per second (for up to 10 seconds).

30fps: Record 30 frames per second (for up to 20 minutes). 30fps is not a high-speed recording option.

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Press (Video recording) to start recording.

Press (Video recording) again to stop recording.

Using the Movie mode

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode

In Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Press [ ].

Select → Smart Scene Detection → On.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Align your subject in the frame.

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The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon will appear at the bottom left of the screen.

Extended functions

Icon Description

Landscapes

Sunsets

Blue skies

Forested areas

Press (Video recording) to start recording.

Press (Video recording) again to stop recording.

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If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the Smart Scene Detection mode.

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The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions, such as camera shake, lighting, and distance to the subject.

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Smart Filter effects are not available in Smart Scene Detection mode.

GPS

Photos with geotagging can be taken or views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on the map.

Using GPS

Searching Surroundings

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Using GPS

You can geotag photos you take and then view the photos with shooting location information and a map of the surrounding area. Prior to using GPS, you should turn the GPS power on.

Taking pictures with geotagging

When the GPS function is turned on, location information is written on the photos. The camera can determine your location because it has a built-in GPS receiver.

Press [ ] in Shooting mode.

Select and a desired setting.

Option Description

Change Landmark*

Search Range

POI* Category

GPS Valid Time Settings

Show Location

GPS Power

Change the names of famous buildings or facilities nearby that are provided based on your current location (latitude/longitude).

Set a radius within which the camera will display the provided POI information.

Select a POI category to have the camera display the specific kinds of location information within that category.

In case the camera fails to receive a GPS signal, this function lets you set the length of time the camera will re-use the most recently recorded geotag.

Set the scope of the location information to be displayed either during Shooting mode or on a photo taken.

Enable the GPS.

GPS

Option Description

GPS Reset

Export Routes*

Calibrate Compass

Map Information

* Change Landmark: When the landmark is changed, the landmark list

is sorted in the order of the location that is nearest to you.

* POI (Point of interest): Refers to specific locations that people may find

useful or interesting.

* Export Routes: Geo tagging information is saved only on a memory

card and can be used only by the user. It is not provided to and stored in the manufacturer via network, etc. When running the KML file exported through Google Earth on a PC or other map software, you can view your route on a PC.

Turn on the GPS by selecting GPS Power → On.

Select to search again for a GPS satellite near your location.

Transfer your route to a memory card by utilizing the received GPS information in order to view it on the map on your PC.

Calibrate your location with a compass by slowly moving your camera in a figure 8.

Display the version of Map data and the name of the map information provider.

Using GPS

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

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Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

Current location display

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

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A photo is captured with geotagging.

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The location information and landmarks are displayed on the photo taken.

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Information of a location

Checking the Shooting location on the map

Turn the mode dial to .

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A shooting location of the most recent photo is marked on the map.

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The location and direction of the marked photo are displayed on the left of the map.

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When there is no photo, a map of the current location is provided.

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Single View POI View

Press [ / ] to select a photo.

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An icon showing the location of the photo is located in the center of the map.

GPS

Using GPS

Press [ ] to view a single photo.

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Use the arrow keys to view other photos taken.

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Back Move

Viewing the map by enlarging

Rotate [Zoom] to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo. Rotate [Zoom] to the left to zoom out.

Checking GPS status

The GPS signal reception status can be determined by the colors in the Shooting mode.

Icon Description

GPS signal reception is impossible.

Searching for the GPS signal

GPS signal reception is normal.

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For GPS to operate properly, the Map data should be stored in the memory card.

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A maximum of 5 thumbnail images can be displayed on the screen.

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The location name is not displayed on the map for a photo with no location information.

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You can download both location Map data containing the reception area and POI data from the Map Download Manager Program or www.samsung.com. Please refer to the website for details.

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You can install the Map Download Manager program from the provided CD. (p. 119)

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Map Download Manager is compatible only with Windows.

GPS

Using GPS

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When you take pictures in Geotag mode, the camera records geotags using the High-speed or AE BKT shooting method.

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If the valid time elapses when you are taking pictures with the High-speed or AE BKT record geotags for the pictures taken after the valid time elapses.

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Take pictures in an open, outside space for good GPS signal reception.

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The GPS function does not work well indoors.

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GPS signal reception may take longer depending on the condition of the GPS satellite.

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Depending on either the surroundings (between buildings, low lying area, areas with many reflectors, e.g. mirrors) or weather, it may take a long time to receive GPS signals or be impossible to receive any signal.

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An error may occur with geotagging depending on the conditions for checking your location.

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The location information (city names, etc.) may be displayed differently due to zoning changes.

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The camera does not record the times geotags were created.

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The camera does not record geotags in Movie mode.

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GPS location names may differ depending on where you use the GPS functon. Location names are displayed only as city or suburbs.

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In some countries, the location information may differ depending on the characteristics of the country.

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Please note that no update is supported for the Map data provided via download.

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The camera uses WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 1984) for GPS.

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The camera may not display location information even if it receives the GPS signal, depending on the area for use.

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Battery consumption may occur faster when you use the GPS function.

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The GPS function is only supported in 63 countries including Germany, the USA, Spain, the UK, Italy, India, China, Canada, France and Korea. For the 55 countries for which the location information is supported, Map data can be downloaded from the Samsung Electronics website. In China however, location information can be determined only if the camera is purchased in China.

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GPS location information may have a permissible range.

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If no signal is received within the GPS's valid time, the latest information is kept if any information has been received late.

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Name of the place on the map is provided with their respective language, and current location's name and landmark is provided only in Korean and English.

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Supported language will be vary depending on where you purchase.

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When the GPS signal is available, the current location is automatically updated by GPS valid time.

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When the GPS signal is unavailable, the last receiving point is marked on the map.

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If the camera has no Map data of the country, the map information will not be displayed.

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If you want to return to the shooting or playback mode in GPS mode, select the other mode by turning the mode dial.

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The Map data is deleted when formatting the memory card. Please download the Map data and save it before formatting the memory card.

GPS

Searching Surroundings

You can search the surroundings of your current location or view POI information on the map.

Checking the location with POI

By using POI, you can view the location information, registered in the GPS data, for your location and the surrounding area.

Turn the mode dial to .

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The latest photo and map for its location are displayed.

Press [ ].

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A map of the current location is displayed.

Move to the desired POI by pressing the arrow keys.

Press [ ] to view POI information.

Searching around the current location

Select [ ] → Search Nearby on the map screen.

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The POI's are sorted by distance from your current location.

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The camera displays information about points of interest within a maximum radius of 5 Km.

Press [ ] to select the desired POI classification then

POI.

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POI information is displayed.

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Press [ ] to set the destination.

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The direction and distance from the current location to the selected POI are displayed.

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You can navigate with arrow keys.

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If you go to a POI off the screen when selecting detailed POI information, the display moves to the edge of the map.

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Exit Search

Press [ ] to exit search.

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POI supports Korean and English.

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Some of POI information would not be provided in accordance with policy of some countries.

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Supported language will be vary depending on where you purchase.

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You can directly set the destination by pressing [ ] on the POI information screen.

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The direction and distance to the destination may have an error due to a GPS error occurring from the surrounding buildings or a compass error occurring from a nearby magnetic field.

Searching Surroundings

Searching around a focused location

Move to the desired focus by pressing the arrow keys on

the map screen.

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Press [ ] to move back to the current location.

Press [ ] → Search Near Focus.

Press [ ] to select the desired POI classification then

POI.

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POI information is displayed.

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In the list, the distances and directions are provided based on the location of focused POI.

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The camera displays information about points of interest within a maximum radius of 5 Km.

Press [ ] to set the destination.

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The provided distance is measured from your current location.

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If the destination is far from the current location, the scale is automatically changed so the map is displayed on one screen.

Press [ ] to exit search.

Using Live Landmark

By pressing the Live Landmark button in Shooting mode, you can view the location of and information about the nearest POI on an augmented reality display.

Press [ ] in shooting mode.

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The last set landmark and name of the last location with signal are displayed.

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The POI located in the center box is selected.

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If you press [ ] while the POI is not located in the center box, the nearest POI is selected.

Press [ ] to view POI information.

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Press [ / ] to move to the desired POI.

GPS

Searching Surroundings

Searching around the current location

Select [ ] → Search Nearby on the map screen.

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The selected POI is sorted by the nearest place from the current location.

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The camera displays information about points of interest within a maximum radius of 5 Km.

Press [ ] to select the desired POI classification then

POI.

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POI information is displayed.

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You can navigate with arrow keys.

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If you go to a POI out of the screen when selecting detailed POI information, it goes to the map on the bottom.

Press [ ] to set the destination.

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The direction and distance from the current location to the selected POI are displayed.

Press [ ] to end search.

GPS

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Live landmark information is not provided when:

- No GPS signal is received

- The GPS is turned off

- No map data are found

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You can directly set the destination by pressing [ ] on the POI information screen.

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The direction and distance to the destination may have an error due to a GPS error occurring from the surrounding buildings or a compass error occurring from a nearby magnetic field.

Searching Surroundings

Using the compass

You can check the direction of the position you want using a compass.

Press [ ] to display the compass screen in Shooting

mode.

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The compass shows the orientation of your location.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

If the camera lens points upward and the screen downward, the direction on the compass may be incorrect.

Compass Calibration

You may need to calibrate the compass if you wish to use Map View Mode or the Live Landmark function. Performing the calibration of the compass will provide a more accurate direction.

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Calibrate Compass

Single View POI View

Calibration alert message will display when the compass

need to be calibrated.

Slowly wave the camera in a figure eight about 2-3 times

to calibrate the compass.

The compass may go out of calibration in places with a strong magnetic field, such as the inside of a vehicle or train. Calibrate the compass elsewhere before use.

GPS

Shooting options

Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.

Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting a resolution Setting the photo quality

Using the timer

Shooting in the dark

Preventing red-eye Using the flash Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

Changing the camera’s focus

Using macro Using auto focus Focusing on a selected area Using tracking auto focus Adjusting the focus area

Using Face Detection

Detecting faces Capturing a self portrait shot Capturing a smile shot

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Detecting eye blinking Using Smart Face Recognition Registering faces as your favorites

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Adjusting brightness and color

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Changing the metering option Selecting a White Balance setting

Using burst modes

Capturing photos in the High-speed burst

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Applying effects/Adjusting images

Applying Smart Filter effects Adjusting your photos

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Selecting a resolution and quality

Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.

Selecting a resolution

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

Setting the photo resolution

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Photo Size.

Select an option.

Icon Description

4608X3456: Print on A1 paper.

4608X3072: Print on A1 paper in wide ratio (3:2).

4608X2592: Print on A1 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)

or play back on an HDTV.

3648X2736: Print on A2 paper.

2832X2832: Print on A3 paper in 1:1 ratio.

2592X1944: Print on A4 paper.

1984X1488: Print on A5 paper.

1920X1080: Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio (16:9)

or play back on an HDTV.

1024X768: Attach to an email.

Shooting options

Setting the video resolution

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Movie Size.

Select an option.

Icon Description

1920X1080: High-quality HD files to play back on an HDTV.

1280X720: HD files to play back on an HDTV.

640X480: SD files to play back on an analog TV.

For Sharing: Post on a website using the wireless

network (30 seconds maximum).

Selecting a resolution and quality

Setting the photo quality

Set the photo quality setting. Higher image quality settings will result in larger file sizes. The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG format.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Quality.

Select an option.

Icon Description

Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.

Fine: Capture photos in high quality.

Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.

Shooting options

Using the timer

Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Timer : Off

Back Set

Select an option.

Icon Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Capture a photo after a 10-second delay.

2 Sec: Capture a photo after a 2-second delay.

Double: Capture one photo after a 10-second delay

and another photo after a 2-second delay.

Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

Shooting options

Press [Shutter] to start the timer.

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The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed.

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Press [Shutter] or [ ] to cancel the timer.

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Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, the timer function may not be available.

Shooting in the dark

Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions.

Preventing red-eye

If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in “Using the flash.”

Before correction

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After correction

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Shooting options

Using the flash

Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos.

Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Flash.

Back Adjust

Select an option.

Icon Description

Flash : Auto

Off:

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The flash will not fire.

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The camera will display the shake warning when you are shooting in low light.

Auto: In Smart Auto mode, the camera will select a proper flash setting for the scene it detects.

Shooting in the dark

Icon Description

Auto: The flash will fire automatically when the subject or background is dark.

Red-eye:

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The flash will fire twice when the subject or background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect.

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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

Fill in:

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The flash always fires.

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The camera automatically adjusts light intensity.

Slow Sync:

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The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

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This option is recommended when you want to capture more ambient light to reveal more details in the background.

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Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

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The camera will display the shake warning when you are shooting in low light.

Red-eye Fix:

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The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.

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There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

Shooting options

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Flash options are not available if you set Burst options or select Self-Portrait or Blink Detection.

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Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 170)

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If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo.

Shooting in the dark

Adjusting the flash intensity

Adjust the flash intensity to avoid over-exposed or under-exposed photos.

Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Flash.

Scroll to an option.

Press [ ].

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to adjust

the intensity.

Flash : Auto

Back Set

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Shooting options

Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective if:

- the subject is too close to the camera

- you set a high ISO sensitivity

- the exposure value is too big or too small

How to use the flash

Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need.

When the flash unit is closed, the flash does not fire regardless of the selected option. When the flash unit pops up, the flash fires according to the selected option.

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

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

Press down gently to close.

Shooting in the dark

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. Use a higher ISO sensitivity to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → ISO.

Select an option.

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Select to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.

Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image noise.

Shooting options

Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions.

Using macro

Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects.

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Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos. Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 16 in. (40 cm)

Shooting options

Using auto focus

To capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus option according to your distance from the subject.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Focus.

Focus : Auto Focus (Normal)

Back Set

Changing the camera’s focus

Select an option.

Icon Description

Auto Focus (Normal): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away. Farther than 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) away when you use the zoom.

Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by adjusting the focus distance manually.

Macro: Focus on a subject that is 4-31 in. (10-80 cm) from the camera. 5 -11.5 ft. (1.5 - 3.5 m) when you use the zoom.

Auto Macro:

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Automatically focus on a subject farther than 4 in. (10 cm) away. Farther than 5 ft. (1.5 m) away when you use the zoom.

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Auto Macro is set automatically in some shooting modes.

Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

Shooting options

Adjusting the focus distance manually

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Focus.

Select Manual Focus.

Press [ ].

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to adjust

the focus distance.

Focus : Manual Focus

Back Set

Press [ ] to save your settings.

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When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of focus, the photo may become blurry.

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If you use this function, you cannot set focus area options and Face Detection options.

Changing the camera’s focus

Focusing on a selected area

You can focus on an area that you have selected.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Focus Area → Selection AF.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Press [ ], and then rotate the navigation button or

press [ area.

Press [ ] or [Shutter].

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

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/ / / ] to move the frame to a desired

Set

Press [ ] to change the focus area.

If you use this function, you cannot set Face Detection options, Burst options, Smart zoom options, and Smart Filter effects.

Shooting options

Using tracking auto focus

Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Focus Area → Tracking AF.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press

[

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A focus frame appears on the subject and follows the subject as you move the camera.

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The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject.

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When you half-press [Shutter], the green frame means that your subject is in focus.

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

Changing the camera’s focus

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If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen.

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Tracking a subject may fail when:

- the subject is too small

- the subject moves excessively

- the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place

- colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same

- the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

- the camera shakes excessively

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When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame ( ).

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If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track.

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If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-line frame ( ).

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If you use this function, you cannot set Face Detection options, Burst options, Smart zoom, and Smart Filter effects.

Shooting options

Adjusting the focus area

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Focus Area.

Select an option.

Icon Description

Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable when subjects are located at or near the center).

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

Selection AF: Focus on the area that you select. (p. 80)

Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 80)

Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

Using Face Detection

If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.

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When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically.

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Face Detection may not be effective when:

- the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection.)

- it is too bright or too dark

- the subject is not facing the camera

- the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask

- the subject’s facial expression changes drastically

- the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable

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Face Detection is not available when you set Smart Filter effects, Image adjustment, Selection AF, Tracking AF, or Manual Focus.

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Depending on the shooting options you selected, available Face Detection options may differ.

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Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, the timer function may not be available.

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When you set Face Detection options, the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF.

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Depending on the Face Detection options you selected, Burst options may not be available.

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When you set the Smart Face Recognition option and capture photos of detected faces, they will be registered in the face list.

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You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode. (p. 99) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classified in Playback mode.

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A face detected with the Smart Face Recognition option may not appear in the face list or Smart Album.

Shooting options

Detecting faces

Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Face Detection → Normal.

The face nearest the camera or nearest the center of the scene appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in gray focus frames.

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The closer you are to the subjects, the quicker your camera will detect faces.

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If you have set Burst options, the camera may not register detected faces.

Using Face Detection

Capturing a self portrait shot

Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then emits a beep when ready.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Face Detection → Self-Portrait.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Compose your shot with the lens facing you.

When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter].

When faces are located in the center, the camera beeps rapidly.

If you turn Volume off in the sound settings, the camera will not emit a beep. (p. 150)

Shooting options

Capturing a smile shot

The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Face Detection → Smile Shot.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Compose your shot.

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The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.

When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily.

Using Face Detection

Detecting eye blinking

If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Face Detection → Blink Detection.

Shooting options

Using Smart Face Recognition

The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite faces.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Face Detection → Smart Face

Recognition.

• : Faces that you have registered as favorites.

(To register faces as favorites, refer to page 85.)

• : Faces that the camera has automatically registered.

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The camera may recognize and register faces incorrectly depending on lighting conditions, drastic changes in the subject's pose or face, and whether or not the subject is wearing glasses.

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The camera can automatically register up to 12 faces. If the camera recognizes a new face when 12 faces have already been registered, it will replace the lowest priority face with the new one.

Using Face Detection

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)

You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and exposure on those faces.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Smart FR Edit → My Star.

Align your subject’s face with the oval guideline, and then

press [Shutter] to register the face.

Back Set

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Capture photos of one person at a time when registering faces.

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Capture 5 photos of the subject’s face for best results: one each from the front, left, right, above, and below.

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When capturing photos from the left, right, above, and below, instruct the subject not to turn his or her face more than 30 degrees.

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You can register a face even if you capture only one photo of the subject's face.

When you are finished capturing the photos, the face list

appears.

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Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list.

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You can register up to 8 favorite faces.

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The flash will not fire when you register a favorite face.

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If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces in the face list.

Viewing your favorite faces

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Smart FR Edit → Face List.

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To change the ranking of your favorite faces, press [ ], and then select Edit Ranking. (p. 99)

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To delete a favorite face, press [ ], and then select Delete. (p. 100)

Shooting options

Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

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The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.

EV : 1

Darker (-)

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In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → EV.

Neutral (0) Brighter (+)

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Shooting options

Back

Press [ ] to save your settings.

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Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure.

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If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select the AE BKT (Auto Exposure Bracket) option, and then capture bracketed photos. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 91)

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You cannot set the exposure when you record a video with pressing

(Video recording) in normal shooting mode.

Set

Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → Metering.

Select an option.

Icon Description

Multi:

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Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area.

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Suitable for general photos.

Spot:

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Your camera measures only the light intensity at the very center of the frame.

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If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your photo may be improperly exposed.

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Suitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center-weighted:

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Your camera averages the meter reading of the entire frame with emphasis placed on the center.

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Suitable for photos with subjects in the center of the frame.

Shooting options

Selecting a White Balance setting

The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

Auto WB

Cloudy

Daylight

Tungsten

Adjusting brightness and color

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → White Balance.

Select an option.

Icon Description

Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions.

Daylight: For outdoor photos on a sunny day.

Cloudy: For outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in

shadows.

Fluorescent_H: For shooting under a daylight fluorescent or 3-way fluorescent light.

Fluorescent_L: For shooting under white fluorescent light.

Tungsten: For shooting indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.

Custom Set: To use White Balance settings that you define. (p. 89)

Color Temp.: To adjust the color temperature of the light source. (p. 89)

Shooting options

Customizing preset White Balance options

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → White Balance.

Scroll to a desired option.

Press [ ].

Press [ / / / ] to adjust the value on the

coordinates.

White Balance : Daylight

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G: Green

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A: Amber

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M: Magenta

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Back

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Set

B: Blue

Adjusting brightness and color

Defining your own White Balance

You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo. The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual scene.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → White Balance.

Scroll to Custom Set.

Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press

[Shutter].

Shooting options

Adjusting color temperature

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → White Balance.

Scroll to Color Temp..

Press [ ].

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to adjust

the color temperature to match your light source.

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You can capture a warmer photo with a higher color temperature setting (more yellow/red), and a cooler photo with a lower color temperature setting (more blue).

White Balance : Color Temp.

Back

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Set

Using burst modes

It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press and hold [Shutter].

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While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures photos continuously.

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Capturing photos in the High-speed burst mode

In Shooting mode, rotate the Drive Lever up or down.

Select an option.

Icon Description

10fps: Capture 10 photos per second continuously. (You can capture up to 8 photos in one burst.)

5fps: Capture 5 photos per second continuously. (You can capture up to 8 photos in one burst.)

3fps: Capture 3 photos per second continuously. (You can capture up to 8 photos in one burst.)

Single: Capture a single photo. Single is not a high-speed burst option.

You can use the flash, Smart Zoom, Face Detection options, and Smart Filter options only when you select Single.

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It may take longer to save the photos depending on the memory card capacity and performance.

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The camera always displays captured photos before returning to Shooting mode.

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When shooting at 10 FPS with a shutter speed of 1/30, the camera shoots at 8 FPS.

Shooting options

Using burst modes

Capturing photos in the Precapture mode

In Precapture mode, the camera starts shooting before you even press the shutter all the way down. If you do not want to miss the first couple of important shots, simply use this mode and select the photo with the best results after shooting.

In Shooting mode, rotate the Drive Lever up or down.

Select Precapture.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

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The camera captures 7 photos continuously. If you release [Shutter] too fast, the camera captures less than 7 photos.

Press [Shutter].

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The camera captures the last photo and then saves all of the captured photos while you are half-pressing [Shutter].

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If you do not press [Shutter] all the way down, the photos captured while you are half-pressing [Shutter] will not be saved.

Shooting options

Capturing bracketed photos

You can use the automatic bracketing feature to capture multiple photos of the same subject with different setting values slightly modified, such as exposure or white balance.

In Shooting mode, rotate the Drive Lever up or down.

Select a bracketing option.

Icon Description

WB BKT: Capture 3 photos with different white balance.

AE BKT: Capture 3 photos with selected exposures.

Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press

[Shutter] to focus.

Press [Shutter].

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The camera captures 3 photos continuously.

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Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos.

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In some modes, you can also set the bracket option by pressing [ ], and then selecting Bracket.

Using burst modes

Selecting a bracketing option

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Bracket.

Select a bracketing option.

Rotate the navigation button to adjust the detail.

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Adjust the color for the selected light source (white balance) or select an exposure value.

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Shooting options

Applying effects/Adjusting images

Applying Smart Filter effects

Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create unique images.

Miniature Vignetting

Fish-eye Sketch

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select or → Smart Filter.

Select an effect.

Shooting options

Available filters in Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes

Icon Description

Normal: No effect

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Ink Painting: Apply a watercolor painting effect.

Oil Painting: Apply an oil painting effect.

Cartoon: Apply a cartoon painting effect.

Cross Filter: Add lines that radiate outward from bright

objects to imitate the visual effect of a cross filter.

Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.

Soft Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy

effects.

Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Zooming Shot: Blur the edges of a photo to emphasize

the subjects in the center.

Applying effects/Adjusting images

Available filters in Movie mode

Icon Description

Normal: No effect

Palette Effect 1: Create a vivid look with sharp contrast

and strong color.

Palette Effect 2: Make scenes clean and clear.

Palette Effect 3: Apply a soft brown tone.

Palette Effect 4: Create a cold and monotone effect.

Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject

appear in miniature.

Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.

Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect.

Fish-eye: Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of

a fisheye lens.

Classic: Apply a black and white effect.

Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect.

Shooting options

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If you select Miniature when recording a video, the miniature recording time is displayed with the Miniature icon and is shorter than the real recording time.

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If you select Miniature when recording a video, you cannot record the video sound or capture still images while recording.

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If you select Miniature, Vignetting, Sketch, or Fish-eye while recording a video, the recording speed will be set to and the recording resolution will be set to .

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If you select Sketch, Oil Painting, Cartoon, Ink Painting, or Cross Filter, Zooming Shot when capturing a photo, the photo

size will automatically change to and below.

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If you set Smart Filter effects, you cannot set Smart Zoom, Face Recognition options, Image Adjustment options, Burst options, Tracking AF, or Selection AF.

Applying effects/Adjusting images

Adjusting your photos

Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Image Adjust.

Select an option.

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Contrast

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Sharpness

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Saturation

Image Adjust : Contrast

Back Set

Shooting options

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to adjust

each value.

Contrast Description

Decrease the color and brightness.

Increase the color and brightness.

Sharpness Description

Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for

editing the photos on your computer).

Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your

photos. This may also increase the noise in your photos.

Saturation Description

Decrease the saturation.

Increase the saturation.

Press [ ] to save your settings.

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Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).

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If you set adjustment functions, you cannot use Smart Filter options and Face Detection options.

Reducing the sound of the zoom

When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom noise. The Audio Zoom function, in contrast, coordinates the loudness of the recorded sound with the in/out movement of the zoom by linking the audio and the zoom ratio when you record a video.

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

Select → Voice.

Select a Sound Alive option.

Icon Description

Audio Zoom: Turn on the Audio zoom function.

Sound Alive: Turn on the Sound Alive function to

reduce the zoom noise.

Normal: Turn off the Sound Alive and Audio Zoom functions.

Mute: Do not record sounds.

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Do not block the microphone when you use the Sound Alive function.

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Sounds recorded with Sound Alive may differ from actual sounds.

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The audio zoom effect may vary depending on the surroundings.

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The camera records sound in mono while Audio Zoom is enabled.

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

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, TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Starting Playback mode Viewing photos Playing a video

Editing a photo

Resizing photos Rotating a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Adjusting your photos Creating a print order (DPOF)

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV

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Transferring files to your computer

Transferring files to your Windows

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computer Transferring files to your Mac computer

Using the provided programs on your PC

Installing software Using Intelli-studio Using CMM (Creative Movie Maker)

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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files.

Starting Playback mode

View photos or play videos stored in your camera.

Press [ ].

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The most recent file will be displayed.

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If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent file.

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to scroll

through files.

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Press and hold [ / ] to scroll through files quickly.

You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other cameras due to unsupported sizes (image size, etc) or codecs. Use a computer or another device to edit or play back these files.

Playback/Editing

Photo file information

London

Album/Zoom In

Icon Description

Folder name–File name

London

Shooting location display

Current file/Total files

Photo captured in 3D Shot mode

Photo captured in a High-speed burst mode or in Precapture mode (See Viewing files as a folder, p. 100)

Protected file

Print order has been set (DPOF)

To display file information on the screen, press [ ].

Histogram

File Information

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode

Video file information

Album

Play Capture

Icon Description

Folder name-File name

Current playback time

Video length

Video file

Video includes images captured while recording

Video made in Creative Movie Maker mode

Protected file

Image captured while recording a video

Playback/Editing

Ranking your favorite faces

You can rank your favorite faces.

In Playback mode, press [ ].

Select → Face List Edit → Edit Ranking.

Select a face from the list, and then press [ ].

Edit Ranking

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Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to

change the ranking of the face, and then press [

Samsung SMART Camera WB850F, SMART Camera WB855F User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Health and safety information

Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Unpacking

Camera layout

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 Mode screen

Selecting a Mode Screen

Icons on the Mode screen

Selecting options or menus

Using [MENU]

Using [Fn]

Setting the display and sound

Setting the display type

Setting the sound

Capturing photos

Zooming

Reducing camera shake

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode

Using the Scene mode

Using the Beauty Shot mode

Using the Program mode

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Aperture Priority mode

Using the Shutter Priority mode

Using the Manual mode

Using the Magic Plus mode

Using the Panorama mode

Using the 3D Shot mode

Using the Magic Frame mode

Using the Split Shot mode

Using the Picture in Picture mode

Using the Artistic Brush mode

Using the HDR mode

Using the Creative Movie Maker mode

Using the Movie mode

Recording high-speed videos

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode

Using GPS

Taking pictures with geotagging

Checking the Shooting location on the map

Searching Surroundings

Checking the location with POI

Using Live Landmark

Using the compass

Shooting options

Selecting a resolution and quality

Selecting a resolution

Setting the photo quality

Using the timer

Shooting in the dark

Preventing red-eye

Using the flash

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity

Changing the camera’s focus

Using macro

Using auto focus

Focusing on a selected area

Using tracking auto focus

Adjusting the focus area

Using Face Detection

Detecting faces

Capturing a self portrait shot

Capturing a smile shot

Detecting eye blinking

Using Smart Face Recognition

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star)