Samsung WB150F User Manual

User Manual

WB150/WB150F

WB152/WB152F

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

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Basic troubleshooting

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Extended functions

Shooting options

Playback/Editing

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.

Avoid covering the camera or charger 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 all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.

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Health and safety information

Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment

Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.

Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.

Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.

Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal injury.

Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories.

•Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.

•Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

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

This may cause your camera to malfunction.

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Health and safety information

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.

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Copyright information

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

•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

•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 purchase it.

•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	13
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions	34
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.
Shooting options	57
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing	84
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	111
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks
(WLANs) and use functions.
Settings	131
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	137
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Indicators used in this manual

	Shooting mode	Indicator
	Smart Auto	S
	Program	p
	Aperture Priority,	G
	Shutter Priority, Manual
	DUAL IS	d
	Scene	s
	Panorama	R
	Creative Movie Maker	K
	Movie	v

Shooting mode icons

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

Note: The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.

For example:

Available in Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, DUAL IS, 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 a Photo Size (represents Select a, and then select Photo Size).

*Annotation

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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 with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

 Normal exposure		 Overexposure (too bright)

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Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes	Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
appear red.	•	Set the flash option to		Red-eye or	Red-eye Fix. (p. 61)
	•	If the photo has already been captured, select				Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 98)
Photos have dust	If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
spots.	• Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
	• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
Photos are blurred.	Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
	• Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 32)
	• Use the d mode. (p. 47)
Photos are blurred	As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the
when shooting at	camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.
night.	•	Select	Night in s mode. (p. 37)
	• Turn on the flash. (p. 61)
	• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
	• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

Subjects come out When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark too dark because of areas, the subject may appear too dark.

backlighting. • Avoid shooting toward the sun.

•Select Backlight in s mode. (p. 37)

•Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 61)

•Adjust the exposure. (p. 73)

•Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 74)

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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•s mode > Beauty Shot  40

•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)  61

•Face Detection  68

•Self-Portrait  69

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•s mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn  37

•Flash options  61

•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)  63

Capturing action photos

•h mode  45

•High-speed burst mode  78

•Precapture  79

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•s mode > HDR  38

•ISO sensitivity(to adjust the sensitivity to light)  63

•EV (to adjust exposure)  73

•Metering  74

•Bracket  79

Capturing panoramic action photos

• R mode > Action Panorama  50

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

• s mode > Text  37
•	Macro  64
	Capturing photos of scenery
• s mode > Landscape  37
•	R mode  48

Capturing 3D photos

•s mode > 3D Photo  38

•R mode > 3D Panorama  48

Applying effects to photos

•s mode > Zooming Shot  41

•Smart Filter effects  81

•Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness, or Saturation)  83

Reducing camera shake

•Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  31

•d mode  47

•Viewing files by category in Smart Album

88

•Viewing files as thumbnails  89

•Deleting all files on the memory card  90

•Viewing files as a slide show  93

•Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV  101

•Connecting your camera to a computer

104

•Adjusting sound and volume  133

•Adjusting the brightness of the display

133

•Changing the display language  134

•Setting the date and time  134

•Before contacting a service center  148

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Contents

Basic functions .................................................................	13
Unpacking ...................................................................	14
Camera layout .............................................................	15
Inserting the battery and memory card .......................	18
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ......	19
Charging the battery ...................................................	19
Turning on your camera ..............................................	19
Performing the initial setup .........................................	20
Learning icons .............................................................	22
Selecting options or menus ........................................	23
Using [MENU] ............................................................	23
Using [Fn] ..................................................................	25
Setting the display and sound ....................................	26
Setting the display type ...............................................	26
Setting the sound .......................................................	27
Capturing photos .........................................................	28
Zooming ....................................................................	29
Reducing camera shake (OIS) .....................................	31
Tips for getting a clearer photo ...................................	32

Extended functions ..........................................................	34
Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................	35
Using the Scene mode ................................................	37
Using the 3D Photo mode ...........................................	38
Using the HDR mode .................................................	38
Using the Magic Frame mode .....................................	39
Using the Beauty Shot mode .......................................	40
Using the Zooming 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 DUAL IS mode ............................................	47
Using the Panorama mode .........................................	48
Using the 2D or 3D Panorama mode ...........................	48
Using the Action Panorama mode ................................	50
Using the Movie mode ................................................	51
Recording high-speed videos ......................................	53
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ......................	54
Using the Creative Movie Maker mode ......................	55
Making a movie with the Creative Movie Maker .............	55
View a movie made in Creative Movie Maker mode .......	56

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Contents

Shooting options ..............................................................	57
Selecting a resolution and quality ...............................	58
Selecting a resolution ..................................................	58
Setting the photo quality ..............................................	59
Using the timer ............................................................	60
Shooting in the dark ....................................................	61
Preventing red-eye .....................................................	61
Using the flash ...........................................................	61
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .........................................	63
Changing the camera’s focus .....................................	64
Using macro ..............................................................	64
Using auto focus ........................................................	64
Focusing on a selected area .......................................	66
Using tracking auto focus ............................................	66
Adjusting the focus area ..............................................	67

Using Face Detection ..................................................	68
Detecting faces ..........................................................	68
Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................	69
Capturing a smile shot ................................................	69
Detecting eye blinking .................................................	70
Using Smart Face Recognition ....................................	70
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .................	71
Adjusting brightness and color ...................................	73
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...........................	73
Changing the metering option ......................................	74
Selecting a White Balance setting ................................	75
Using burst modes ......................................................	78
Capturing photos in the High-speed burst mode ...........	78
Capturing photos in the Precapture mode ....................	79
Capturing bracketed photos ........................................	79
Applying effects/Adjusting images ..............................	81
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................	81
Adjusting your photos .................................................	83

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Contents

Playback/Editing...............................................................	84
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ..............	85
Starting Playback mode ..............................................	85
Viewing photos ..........................................................	91
Playing a video ...........................................................	94
Editing a photo ............................................................	96
Resizing photos .........................................................	96
Rotating a photo .........................................................	96
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................	97
Adjusting your photos .................................................	98
Creating a print order (DPOF) .......................................	99
Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV .......................	101
Transferring files to your Windows computer ...........	104
Transferring files with Intelli-studio ...............................	105
Transferring files by connecting the camera as
a removable disk ......................................................	107
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ...............	108
Transferring files to your Mac computer ...................	109
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer .......	110

Wireless network ............................................................	111
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring
network settings ........................................................	112
Connecting to a WLAN .............................................	112
Setting network options ............................................	113
Manually setting the IP address .................................	113
Network connection tips ...........................................	114
Sending photos via email ..........................................	115
Changing email settings ............................................	115
Sending photos via email ..........................................	117
Entering text .............................................................	118
Using photo or video sharing websites ....................	119
Accessing a website ................................................	119
Uploading photos or videos .......................................	119
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ....	120
Viewing photos or videos on a
AllShare-enabled TV ..................................................	122
Viewing photos or videos on a TV I .............................	122
Viewing photos or videos on a TV II ............................	124
Sending or receiving photos or videos
with another camera ..................................................	125
Sending photos or videos to another camera ..............	125
Receiving photos or videos from another camera ........	125
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..........	127
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ......	127
Sending photos or videos to a PC .............................	127
Sending photos or videos to a Blu-ray disc Player .......	128
About the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) feature ................	129

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Contents

Settings ...........................................................................	131
Settings menu ...........................................................	132
Accessing the settings menu ....................................	132
Sound .....................................................................	133
Display ....................................................................	133
Settings ...................................................................	134
Appendixes .....................................................................	137
Error messages .........................................................	138
Camera maintenance ................................................	139
Cleaning your camera ...............................................	139
Using or storing the camera ......................................	140
About memory cards ................................................	141
About the battery ......................................................	144
Before contacting a service center ...........................	148
Camera specifications ...............................................	151
Glossary .....................................................................	155
FCC notice .................................................................	160
Index ..........................................................................	161

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Basic functions

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

Unpacking ………………………………… 14

Camera layout ……………………………… 15

Inserting the battery and memory card … 18

Charging the battery and turning

on your camera …………………………… 19

Charging the battery ……………………… 19

Turning on your camera	………………… 19
Performing the initial setup	……………… 20

Learning icons ……………………………… 22

Selecting options or menus ……………… 23 Using [MENU] …………………………… 23 Using [Fn] ………………………………… 25

Setting the display and sound …………… 26 Setting the display type …………………… 26 Setting the sound ………………………… 27

Capturing photos ………………………… 28 Zooming ………………………………… 29 Reducing camera shake (OIS) …………… 31

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 32

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Camera	AC adapter/
	USB cable

Rechargeable battery

Strap

User Manual CD-ROM

Quick Start Guide

Optional accessories

Camera case

A/V cable

Battery charger

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.

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Camera layout

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

	POWER button
Shutter button	Microphone
Flash	Speaker

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Lens

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

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Camera layout

Status lamp

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

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

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

Mode dial

(p. 17)

Attaching the strap

x

y

Display

Buttons

(p. 17)

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Camera layout

Mode dial

Icon Description

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

Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the

pshutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically.

			Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter
		A	speed based on the aperture value you have
			set manually.
	G		Shutter Priority: The camera selects an
		h	aperture value based on the shutter speed you
			have set manually.
		M	Manual: Adjust various camera settings
			including shutter speed and aperture value.

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

sScenescene.: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific

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

KCreative Movie Maker: Create movies from photos and videos stored on the memory card.

vMovie: Customize settings to record a video.

Buttons

Button Description

Start recording a video.

Access options or menus.

Go back.

	Basic functions	Other functions
D	Change the display option.	Move up
c	Change the macro option.	Move down
F	Change the flash option.	Move left
t	Change the timer option.	Move right

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

• Access options in Shooting mode.

• Delete files in Playback mode.

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