Samsung WB100, WB101 User Manual

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

Click a topic

Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

Settings

WB100/WB101

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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.

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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.

Avoid covering the camera with blankets or clothes.

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

If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect the power source and then contact a Samsung
service center.

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 batteries.
Do not damage or heat the battery.

This may cause a fire or personal injuries.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, cables and accessories.

• Using unauthorized batteries, 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, 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.

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 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 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.

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Outline of the User Manual

Copyright information

• 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.

• 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.

• Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws

and regulations concerning its use.

• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of

this manual without prior permission.

Basic functions 10

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

Extended functions 31

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

Shooting options 48

Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 68

Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit
photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your
camera to your computer, TV, HDTV, or 3D TV.

Settings 91

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 98

Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Indicators used in this manual

Adjusting brightness and color

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

3

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

•

The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.

EV : +1.0

Cancel Set

4

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Shooting mode Indicator

Smart Auto

Program

Scene

DUAL IS

Live Panorama

Magic Plus

Settings

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 or modes.

For example:

or mode may not support functions for all

Icons used in this manual

Icon Function

Additional information

Safety warnings and precautions

Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the

[ ]

shutter button.

( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Face Detection →

→

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

* Annotation

Screen displays used in this manual

The camera has 52 MB internal memory.
The on-screen displays appear based on the internal memory.

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 (+)



Available in Program,
DUAL IS, and Movie
modes

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

• Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down

• Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

• Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person,

animal, or still life

• Background: The objects around the subject

• Composition: The combination of a subject and background

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter
speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure,
your photos will be darker or lighter.



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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. 52)

•

If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 81)

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. 54)

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

•

Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 29)

•

Use the mode. (p. 38)

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 capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.

•

Select Night in mode. (p. 34)

•

Turn on the flash. (p. 52)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54)

•

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. 34)

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 52)

•

Adjust the exposure. (p. 62)

•

Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 63)

•

Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 63)

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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•

mode > Beauty Shot  35

•

mode > Picture in Picture  42

•

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

52

red-eye)



•

Face Detection  59

•

Self-Portrait  60

Capturing photos at night or in
the dark

•

mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn  34

•

Flash options  52

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

54



Capturing action photos

•

Continuous, Motion Capture  66

Capturing photos of text,
insects, or flowers

•

mode > Text  34

•

Macro  55

Adjusting the exposure
(brightness)

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

54



•

EV (to adjust exposure)  62

•

ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)

•

Metering  63

•

AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene
with different exposures)

63



66



Capturing photos of scenery

•

mode > Landscape  34

•

mode  39

Capturing 3D photos

•

mode > 3D Photo  41

Applying effects to photos

•

mode > Magic Frame  41

•

mode > Split Shot  42

•

mode > Photo Filter  44

•

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

67



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Applying effects to videos

•

mode > Movie Filter  45

Reducing camera shake

•

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  28

•

Dual Image Stabilization (Dual IS)  28

•

mode  38

•

Viewing files by category in Smart Album  70

•

Viewing files as thumbnails  71

•

Deleting all files on the memory  73

•

Viewing files as a slide show  75

•

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV  82

•

Connecting your camera to a computer  85

•

Adjusting sound and volume  93

•

Adjusting the brightness of the display

94



•

Changing the display language  95

•

Setting the date and time  95

•

Before contacting a service center  107

Contents

Basic functions

Unpacking ....................................................................11

Camera layout ..............................................................12

Attaching a strap .........................................................15

Attaching a lens cap ....................................................15

Inserting the battery and memory card ........................16

Turning on your camera ...............................................17

Turning on your camera ...............................................17

Performing the initial setup ..........................................18

Learning icons .............................................................. 20

Selecting options or menus .........................................21

Setting the display and sound .....................................23

Setting the display type ................................................ 23

Setting the sound ........................................................ 24

Capturing photos ..........................................................25

Zooming .....................................................................26

Reducing camera shake ..............................................28

Tips for getting a clearer photo ....................................29

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode ......................................... 32

Using the Scene mode .................................................34

Using the Beauty Shot mode ........................................ 35

Using the Frame Guide ................................................ 36

Using the Program mode .............................................37

................................................................10

.........................................................31

Using the DUAL IS mode .............................................38

Using the Live Panorama mode ...................................39

Using the Magic Plus mode ......................................... 41

Using the 3D Photo mode ........................................... 41

Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 41

Using the Split Shot mode ...........................................42

Using the Picture-in-Picture mode .................................42

Using the Photo Filter mode ........................................ 44

Using the Movie Filter mode ........................................ 45

Using the Movie mode .................................................46

Shooting options

Selecting a resolution and quality ................................49

Selecting a resolution ...................................................49

Selecting an image quality ............................................50

Using the timer ............................................................. 51

Shooting in the dark .....................................................52

Preventing red-eye ......................................................52

Using the flash ............................................................ 52

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ..........................................54

Changing the camera’s focus ...................................... 55

Using macro ............................................................... 55

Using auto focus .........................................................55

Focusing on a selected area ........................................56

Using tracking auto focus ............................................. 57

Adjusting the focus area ...............................................58

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.............................................................48

Contents

Using Face Detection ................................................... 59

Detecting faces ........................................................... 59

Capturing a self portrait shot .........................................60

Capturing a smile shot .................................................60

Detecting eye blinking .................................................. 61

Adjusting brightness and color ....................................62

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................62

Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ............................ 63

Changing the metering option ....................................... 63

Selecting a White Balance setting .................................64

Using burst modes .......................................................66

Adjusting images ..........................................................67

Playback/Editing

..............................................................68

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ...............69

Starting Playback mode ...............................................69

Viewing photos ........................................................... 74

Playing a video ............................................................ 76

Editing a photo ............................................................. 78

Resizing photos .......................................................... 78

Rotating a photo ..........................................................78

Applying Smart Filter effects .........................................79

Adjusting your photos ..................................................80

Creating a print order (DPOF) ........................................81

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV ..........................82

Transferring files to your Windows computer ..............85

Transferring files with Intelli-studio ..................................86

Transferring files by connecting the camera as
a removable disk

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ..................89

.........................................................88

Transferring files to your Mac computer ...................... 90

Settings

............................................................................ 91

Settings menu .............................................................. 92

Accessing the settings menu .......................................92

Sound ........................................................................93

Display .......................................................................93

Connectivity ................................................................ 94

General ......................................................................95

Appendixes

......................................................................98

Error messages ............................................................ 99

Camera maintenance .................................................100

Cleaning your camera ................................................100

Using or storing the camera .......................................101

About memory cards ................................................. 102

About the battery .......................................................105

Before contacting a service center ............................107

Camera specifications ................................................ 110

Glossary ......................................................................114

FCC notice ..................................................................119

Index ...........................................................................120

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Basic functions

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

Unpacking

Camera layout

Inserting the battery and memory card

Turning on your camera

Performing the initial setup

Learning icons

………………………………… 11

……………………………… 12
Attaching a strap
Attaching a lens cap

Turning on your camera

………………………… 15

……………………… 15

…………………… 17

………………… 17

……………… 18

……………………………… 20

… 16

Selecting options or menus

Setting the display and sound

Setting the display type
Setting the sound

Capturing photos

Zooming

………………………………… 26

Reducing camera shake

Tips for getting a clearer photo

……………… 21

…………………… 23

………………………… 24

………………………… 25

………………… 28

…………… 23

…………… 29

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Camera USB cable

Optional accessories

Camera case A/V cable

AA Alkaline batteries Strap

Lens cap/Lens cap strap Quick Start Guide

Basic functions

11

HDMI cable Memory card

Memory card/Memory card adapter

•

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

•

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.

Camera layout

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

Mode dial

(p. 14)

POWER button

Recording button

Shutter button

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Lens

Basic functions

Flash

Eyelet for camera strap

Flash pop-up button

Speaker

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

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Camera layout

Microphone

Status lamp

•

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

•

Steady: When the camera is
connecting to a computer or
when the image is in focus

Tripod mount

Display

Basic functions

13

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

(p. 14)

Buttons

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

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.

DUAL IS: Capture a photo with options that reduce
camera shake.

Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series of
photos to create a panoramic image.

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

Settings: Configure your camera’s settings.

Movie: Customize settings to record a video.

Basic functions

Buttons

Button Description

Access options or menus.

Move back.

Basic functions Other functions

Change the display option. Move up

Change the macro option. Move down

Change the flash option. Move left

Change the timer option. Move right

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

Delete files in Playback mode.

14

Camera layout

Attaching a strap

Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently.

Basic functions

Attaching a lens cap

Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera
lens.

15

Inserting the battery and memory card

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

Memory card

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

Removing the battery and memory card

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

Memory card

Battery

Check the polarity (+/-) of
the batteries before inserting
them.

Basic functions

Battery

Using the memory card adapter

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

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

16

Turning on your camera

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. 18)

Basic functions

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 [ ] until the status lamp
blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.

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Performing the initial setup

[GMT+00:00] 2012/01/01 12:00 PM

2012 01 01 12 00 PM

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

1

[

] or [ ].

General

Language English

Time Zone London

Date/Time Set 01/01/...

Date Type MM/D...

Time Type 12 Hr

Exit Select

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

2

[

].

Press [ ] to select Time Zone, and then press

3

[

] or [ ].

Basic functions

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

4

[

].

Time Zone Home

London

Cancel Set

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

5

[

] or [ ].

Date/Time Set

Year Month Day Hr Min DST

Cancel Set

•

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

18

Performing the initial setup

Press [ / ] to select an item.

6

Press [ / ] to set the date, time, and daylight-

7

saving time, and then press [

Press [ ] to select Date Type, and then press

8

[

] or [ ].

Date Type

YYYY/MM/DD

MM/DD/YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY

Back Select

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

9

press [

Press [ ] to select Time Type, and then press

10

[

].

] or [ ].

].

Basic functions

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

11

press [

Press [ ] to finish the initial setup.

12

19

].

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)

1

Icon Description

Shooting mode

ISO sensitivity

White balance

Face detection

Face retouch

Face tone

Burst option

Focus area

1

2

3

Shooting options (right)

2

Icon Description

Intelli zoom on

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Metering

Frame rate

Flash

Zoom mute

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Auto focus option

Image adjustment (sharpness,
contrast, and saturation)

Timer

Shooting information

3

Icon Description

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Basic functions

20

Icon Description

Available recording time

Exposure value

Current date

Current time

Available number of photos

Memory card inserted

•

: Sufficient

•

: Insufficient

•

: Replace the batteries

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Photo resolution when the
Intelli zoom is on

Zoom ratio (Intelli zoom)

Histogram (p. 23)

Selecting options or menus

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

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

1

Select an option or a menu.

2

•

To move up or down, press [ ] or [ ].

•

To move left or right, press [ ] or [ ].

Press [ ] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

3

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

Press [ ] to go back to the previous menu.

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

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Selecting options or menus

For example, to select a White Balance option in Program

mode:

Rotate the mode dial to .

1

Press [ ].

2

EV

White Balance

ISO

Flash

Focus

Focus Area

Exit Select

Basic functions

Press [ / ] to select White Balance, and then

3

press [

] or [ ].

EV

White Balance

ISO

Flash

Focus

Focus Area

Exit Select

Press [ / ] to select a White Balance option.

4

White Balance : Daylight

Back Select

Press [ ] to save your settings.

5

22

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 thes display type.

Mode

Shooting

Playback

Display type

• Hide all information about shooting options.

• Show all information about shooting options.

• Show a histogram.

• Hide all information about the current file.

• Show information about the current file

(excluding the shooting settings and
histogram).

• Show 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



23

Setting the display and sound

Setting the option display view

You can hide or show the option display appearing in some
modes.

Press [ ] repeatedly.

• Hide the option display.

• Show the option display.

Beauty Shot

Option display

Panel Off

For example, in Scene mode



Basic functions

Setting the sound

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

Rotate the mode dial to .

1

Select Sound → Beep Sound.

2

Select an option.

3

Option

Off

On

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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 .

1

Align your subject in the frame.

2

Basic functions

Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

3

•

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.

4

Press [ ] to view the captured photo.

5

•

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

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

6

See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.

25

Capturing photos

Zooming

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

Zoom ratio

Zoom out

•

The farther you rotate the zoom button, the faster the camera zooms
in or out.

•

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

Zoom in

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 26X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can
zoom in up to 130 times.

Optical range

Zoom indicator

Digital range

•

The Digital zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option.

•

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

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Capturing photos

Intelli zoom

If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using
the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom
rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom
and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 52 times.

Zoom
indicator

Photo resolution when
the Intelli zoom is on

Optical range

Intelli range

•

Intelli zoom is not available with the Motion Capture, Selection AF
option or Tracking AF option.

•

The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality
deterioration than the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may
be lower than when you use the Optical zoom.

•

The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio.
If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom
will be turned off automatically.

Basic functions

Setting Intelli zoom

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

1

Select Intelli Zoom.

2

Select an option.

3

Icon

Description

Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.

On: The Intelli zoom is activated.

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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

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In Shooting mode, press [ ].

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Select OIS.

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Select an option.

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Description

Off: The Image Stabilizer is deactivated.

On: The Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) is activated.

Dual IS: The Dual Image Stabilizer (Dual IS) is

activated.

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After correction

Basic functions

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

The camera sets the aperture value
and shutter speed automatically.

Focus frame

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

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Change the composition and half­press [Shutter] again if the focus
frame appears in red.

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

Basic functions

Reducing camera shake

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Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to
reduce camera shake optically. (p. 28)

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Select the mode or set the Dual IS option
to reduce camera shake both optically and
digitally. (p. 38, 28)

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.

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Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 52)

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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54)

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