Samsung wb151f, wb150f, wb152f, wb151 User Manual

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
WB150/WB150F/
WB151/
WB151F/WB152F
(WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
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.
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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 (6 inches) 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.
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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.
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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 ordinances.
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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
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registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
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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.
Basic functions 14
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 53
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 76
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, or TV.
Wireless network (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only) 99
Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions.
Settings 120
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 126
Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.
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Indicators used in this manual
Shooting mode Indicator
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Scene
Magic Plus
Wi-Fi (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
Live Panorama (WB150/WB151 only)
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 s or g mode may not support functions for all scenes or modes.
For example:
T p G s g w R n v
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 Face Detection
Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal).
* 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 by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
S
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Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
S

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. 57)
If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 90)
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. 59)
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)
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 s mode. (p. 37)
Turn on the flash. (p. 57)
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 59)
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 s mode. (p. 37)
Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 57)
Adjust the exposure. (p. 69)
Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 70)
Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 70)
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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people
s
mode > Beauty Shot f 38
g
mode > Picture in Picture f 46
Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct
57
red-eye)
f
Face Detection f 64
Self-Portrait f 65
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
s
mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn f 37
Flash options f 57
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
59
f
Capturing action photos
h
mode f 42
Continuous, Motion Capture f 73
Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers
s
mode > Text f 37
Macro f 60
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
59
f
EV (to adjust exposure) f 69
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds)
Metering f 70
AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures)
70
f
73
f
Capturing photos of scenery
s
mode > Landscape f 37
g
mode > Live Panorama f 44
Applying effects to photos
g
mode > Magic Frame f 45
g
mode > Split Shot f 46
g
mode > Artistic Brush f 48
g
mode > Photo Filter f 49
Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation)
74
f
Applying effects to videos
g
mode > Movie Filter f 50
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Reducing camera shake
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 31
Viewing files by category in Smart Album
79
f
Viewing files as thumbnails f 80
Deleting all files on the memory f 82
Viewing files as a slide show f 84
Viewing files on a TV f 91
Connecting your camera to a computer
92
f
Using photo or video sharing websites (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
Sending photos or videos via email (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
Adjusting sound and volume f 122
Adjusting the brightness of the display
123
f
Changing the display language f 124
Setting the date and time f 124
Before contacting a service center f 138
104
f
107
f

Contents

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
Selecting options or menus ........................................ 24
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
................................................................. 14
Extended functions
Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 35
Using the Scene mode ................................................ 37
Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 38
Using the Program mode ............................................ 39
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode .......................................................... 40
Using the Aperture Priority mode .................................. 41
Using the Shutter Priority mode .................................... 42
Using the Manual mode .............................................. 43
Using the Magic Plus mode ........................................ 44
Using the Live Panorama mode ................................... 44
Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 45
Using the Split Shot mode .......................................... 46
Using the Picture-in-Picture mode ................................ 46
Using the Artistic Brush mode ..................................... 48
Using the Photo Filter mode ........................................ 49
Using the Movie Filter mode ....................................... 50
Using the Movie mode ................................................ 51
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 52
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.......................................................... 34
Contents
Shooting options
.............................................................. 53
Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 54
Selecting a resolution .................................................. 54
Selecting an image quality ........................................... 55
Using the timer ............................................................ 56
Shooting in the dark .................................................... 57
Preventing red-eye ..................................................... 57
Using the flash ........................................................... 57
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ......................................... 59
Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... 60
Using macro .............................................................. 60
Using auto focus ........................................................ 60
Focusing on a selected area ....................................... 62
Using tracking auto focus ............................................ 62
Adjusting the focus area .............................................. 63
Using Face Detection .................................................. 64
Detecting faces .......................................................... 64
Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................ 65
Capturing a smile shot ................................................ 65
Detecting eye blinking ................................................. 66
Using Smart Face Recognition .................................... 66
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ................. 67
Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 69
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 69
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 70
Changing the metering option ...................................... 70
Selecting a White Balance setting ................................ 71
Using burst modes ...................................................... 73
Adjusting images ......................................................... 74
Reducing the sound of the zoom ................................ 75
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Contents
Playback/Editing
............................................................... 76
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 77
Starting Playback mode .............................................. 77
Viewing photos .......................................................... 83
Playing a video ........................................................... 85
Editing a photo ............................................................ 87
Resizing photos ......................................................... 87
Rotating a photo ......................................................... 87
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ 88
Adjusting your photos ................................................. 89
Creating a print order (DPOF) ....................................... 90
Viewing files on a TV ................................................... 91
Transferring files to your Windows computer ............. 92
Transferring files with Intelli-studio ................................. 93
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. 96
.................................................... 95
Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... 97
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ......... 98
Wireless network (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring
network settings ........................................................ 100
Connecting to a WLAN ............................................. 100
Using the login browser ............................................ 101
Network connection tips ........................................... 102
Entering text ............................................................. 103
Using photo or video sharing websites .................... 104
Accessing a website ................................................ 104
Uploading photos or videos ....................................... 104
Sending photos or videos via email .......................... 106
Changing email settings ............................................ 106
Sending photos or videos via email ............................ 107
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ............ 109
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .... 110
Uploading photos to a cloud server .......................... 112
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ......... 113
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ...... 113
Sending photos or videos to a PC ............................. 113
Viewing photos or videos on a
TV Link-enabled TV ................................................... 115
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ........................... 117
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature .................... 118
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.... 99
Contents
Settings
........................................................................... 120
Settings menu ........................................................... 121
Accessing the settings menu .................................... 121
Sound ..................................................................... 122
Display .................................................................... 122
Connectivity ............................................................. 123
General ................................................................... 124
Appendixes
..................................................................... 126
Error messages ......................................................... 127
Camera maintenance ................................................ 129
Cleaning your camera ............................................... 129
Using or storing the camera ...................................... 130
About memory cards ................................................ 131
About the battery ...................................................... 134
Before contacting a service center ........................... 138
Camera specifications ............................................... 141
Glossary ..................................................................... 145
FCC notice ................................................................. 150
Declaration sentence in official languages ............... 153
Index .......................................................................... 155
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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
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
………………………………… 15
……………………………… 16
………………………………… 20 Charging the battery Turning on your camera
……………………… 20
………………… 20
……………… 21
……………………………… 23
… 19
Selecting options or menus
Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Zooming
………………………………… 29
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
……………… 24
…………………… 26
………………………… 27
………………………… 28
…………… 26
…………… 31
…………… 32

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
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Camera case A/V cable
Battery charger Memory card
Memory card/Memory card adapter
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.

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
POWER button
Shutter button
Flash
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Microphone
Speaker
Internal antenna*
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna
while using the wireless network. (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Basic functions
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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, when the image is out of focus, or there is a problem charging the battery (On WB150F/WB151F/ WB152F, 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
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
Mode dial
(p. 18)
Attaching the strap
x
y
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Mode dial
Icon Description
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected
T
automatically by the camera.
Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the
p
shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically.
A
G
h
M
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific
s
scene.
Magic Plus: Capture a photo, record a video, or edit an
g
image with various effects.
Wi-Fi: Connect to wireless local area networks and use
w
functions. (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series of
R
photos to create a panoramic image. (WB150/WB151 only)
n
Settings: Configure your camera’s settings.
v
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
Start recording a video.
Access options or menus.
Move back.
D
c F
t
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
Delete files in Playback mode.
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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

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.
Memory card
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.
Rechargeable battery
Rechargeable battery
Basic functions
Using the memory card adapter
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Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.
Battery lock
Slide the lock down to release the battery.
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.

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

Charging the battery

Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.
Status lamp
Red light on: Charging
Red light off: Fully charged
Red light blinking: Error
Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work properly.
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 [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode.
If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] until the status lamp blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.
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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
1
[
t
] or [o].
Press [D/c] to select a language, and then
2
press [
o
].
Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press
3
[
t
] or [o].
Basic functions
Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o].
4
When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time zone.
Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press
5
[
o
] [b].
Time Zone : Home
London
Cancel Set
21
Performing the initial setup
Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press
6
[
t
] or [o].
Date/Time Set
Year Month Day Hr Min DST
Cancel Set
The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Press [F/t] to select an item.
7
Press [D/c] to set the date, time, and daylight-
8
saving time, and then press [
o
].
Basic functions
Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press
9
[
t
] or [o].
Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then
10
press [
o
].
Press [b] to finish the initial setup.
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Learning icons

The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
2
Shooting options (right)
Icon Description
Intelli zoom on
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Metering
Frame rate
Flash
Sound Alive on
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Auto focus option
Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast, and saturation)
Timer
3
Shooting information
Icon Description
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Icon Description
1
Shooting options (left)
Icon Description
Shooting mode
ISO sensitivity
White balance
Face detection
Face retouch
Face tone
Burst option
Focus area
1
2
3
Available recording time
Exposure value
Current date
Current time
Available number of photos
Memory card inserted
: Fully charged
: Partially charged
: Empty (Recharge)
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Zoom indicator
Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on
Zoom ratio
Histogram (p. 26)
Basic functions
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Selecting options or menus

To select an option or a menu, press [m], and then press [D/c/F/t] or [o].
In Shooting mode, press [m].
1
Select an option or a menu.
2
To move up or down, press [D] or [c].
To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
3
Basic functions
Going back to the previous menu
Press [b] 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 p.
1
S WB150F/WB151F/
WB152F
Press [m].
2
EV
White Balance
ISO
Flash
Focus
Focus Area
Exit Select
SWB150/WB151
Basic functions
Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then
3
press [
t
] or [o].
EV
White Balance
ISO
Flash
Focus
Focus Area
Exit Select
Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
4
White Balance : Daylight
Back Select
Press [o] to save your settings.
5
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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 [D] repeatedly to change the 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-exposedS Well-exposedS Over-exposed
S
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Setting the display and sound
Setting the option display view
You can hide or show the option display appearing in some modes.
Press [o] repeatedly.
Hide the option display.
Show the option display.
Beauty Shot
Option display
Panel off
S 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 n.
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
S WB150F/WB151F/
WB152F
Align your subject in the frame.
2
SWB150/WB151
T
.
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 [P] to view the captured photo.
5
To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes .
Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.
6
See page 32 for tips to get clearer photos.
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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
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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 18X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 90 times.
Optical range
Zoom indicator
Digital range
The Digital zoom is not available with the Selection AF option, Tracking AF option, or Manual Focus.
If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be lower than normal.
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