Samsung WB250F 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
	WB250F	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.

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Health and safety information

Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.

The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a 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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Copyright information

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

•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

•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.

Outline of the User Manual

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	75
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	97
Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks
(WLANs) and use functions.
Settings	118
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	124
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Indicators used in this manual

	Shooting mode	Indicator
	Smart Auto	T
	Program	p
	Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual	G
	Scene	s
	Magic Plus	g
	Wi-Fi	w
	Live Panorama	R
	Settings	n
	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 or g mode may not support functions for all scenes or modes.

For example:

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.

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. 56)
	•	If the photo has already been captured, select				Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 89)
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. 58)
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)
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 capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
night.	•	Select	Night in s mode. (p. 37)

•Turn on the flash. (p. 56)

•Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 58)

•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. 56)

•Adjust the exposure. (p. 68)

•Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 69)

•Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 69)

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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•s mode > Beauty Shot 38

•g mode > Picture in Picture 46

•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) 56

•Face Detection 63

•Self-Portrait 64

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•s mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn 37

•Flash options 56

•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)58

Capturing action photos

•h mode 42

•Continuous, Motion Capture 72

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

•s mode > Text 37

•Macro 59

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)58

•EV (to adjust exposure) 68

•ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds) 69

•Metering 69

•AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures) 72

Capturing photos of scenery

•s mode > Landscape 37

•g mode > Live Panorama 44

Applying effects to photos

•g mode > Magic Frame 45

•g mode > Split Shot 46

•g mode > Artistic Brush 48

•g mode > Photo Filter 49

•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) 73

Applying effects to videos

• g mode > Movie Filter 50

Reducing camera shake

•Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 31

•Viewing files by category in Smart Album

78

•Viewing files as thumbnails 79

•Deleting all files on the memory 81

•Viewing files as a slide show 83

•Viewing files on a TV 90

•Connecting your camera to a computer

91

•Using photo or video sharing websites

102

•Sending photos or videos via email 105

•Adjusting sound and volume 120

•Adjusting the brightness of the display

121

•Changing the display language 122

•Setting the date and time 122

•Before contacting a service center 136

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Contents

Basic functions .................................................................	14
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

Extended functions ..........................................................	34
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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Contents

Shooting options ..............................................................	53
Selecting a resolution and quality ...............................	54
Selecting a resolution ..................................................	54
Selecting an image quality ...........................................	55
Shooting in the dark ....................................................	56
Preventing red-eye .....................................................	56
Using the flash ...........................................................	56
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .........................................	58
Changing the camera’s focus .....................................	59
Using macro ..............................................................	59
Using auto focus ........................................................	59
Focusing on a selected area .......................................	61
Using tracking auto focus ............................................	61
Adjusting the focus area ..............................................	62

Using Face Detection ..................................................	63
Detecting faces ..........................................................	63
Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................	64
Capturing a smile shot ................................................	64
Detecting eye blinking .................................................	65
Using Smart Face Recognition ....................................	65
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .................	66
Adjusting brightness and color ...................................	68
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...........................	68
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ...........................	69
Changing the metering option ......................................	69
Selecting a White Balance setting ................................	70
Using burst modes ......................................................	72
Adjusting images .........................................................	73
Reducing the sound of the zoom ................................	74

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Contents

Playback/Editing...............................................................	75
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ..............	76
Starting Playback mode ..............................................	76
Viewing photos ..........................................................	82
Playing a video ...........................................................	84
Editing a photo ............................................................	86
Resizing photos .........................................................	86
Rotating a photo .........................................................	86
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................	87
Adjusting your photos .................................................	88
Creating a print order (DPOF) .......................................	89
Viewing files on a TV ...................................................	90
Transferring files to your Windows computer .............	91
Transferring files with Intelli-studio .................................	92
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a
removable disk ...........................................................	94
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .................	95
Transferring files to your Mac computer .....................	96

Wireless network ..............................................................	97
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring
network settings ..........................................................	98
Connecting to a WLAN ...............................................	98
Using the login browser ..............................................	99
Network connection tips ...........................................	100
Entering text .............................................................	101
Using photo or video sharing websites ....................	102
Accessing a website ................................................	102
Uploading photos or videos .......................................	102
Sending photos or videos via email ..........................	104
Changing email settings ............................................	104
Sending photos or videos via email ............................	105
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ............	107
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ....	108
Uploading photos to a cloud server ..........................	110
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos .........	111
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ......	111
Sending photos or videos to a PC .............................	111
Viewing photos or videos on a
TV Link-enabled TV ...................................................	113
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ...........................	115
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature ....................	116

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Contents
Settings ...........................................................................	118
Settings menu ...........................................................	119
Accessing the settings menu ....................................	119
Sound .....................................................................	120
Display ....................................................................	120
Connectivity .............................................................	121
General ...................................................................	122
Appendixes .....................................................................	124
Error messages .........................................................	125
Camera maintenance ................................................	127
Cleaning your camera ...............................................	127
Using or storing the camera ......................................	128
About memory cards ................................................	129
About the battery ......................................................	132
Before contacting a service center ...........................	136
Camera specifications ...............................................	139
Glossary .....................................................................	143
FCC notice .................................................................	148
Declaration sentence in official languages ...............	151
Index ..........................................................................	153

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Basic functions

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

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

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Optional accessories

Camera	AC adapter/
	USB cable

Camera case

A/V cable

Rechargeable battery

Strap

Battery charger

Memory card

Quick Start Guide

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.

Basic functions 15

Camera layout

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

Flash	POWER button
Shutter button

Lens

Speaker

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

Microphone

Internal antenna*

*Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

Basic functions 16

Camera layout

Smart Link button

Launch a preset Wi-Fi function.

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 when the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending a photo)

•Steady: When the camera is connected to a computer,

charging the battery, or when the image is in focus

Flash release

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

Display

Buttons

(p. 18)

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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.

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

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

g

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

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

nSettings: Configure your camera’s settings.

Buttons

Button Description

Start recording a video.

Access options or menus.

Move 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.

Delete files in Playback mode.

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Inserting the battery and memory card

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

Memory card

Rechargeable battery

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

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Removing the battery and memory card

Memory card

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

		Slide the
		lock down to
	Battery lock	release the
		battery.
Rechargeable 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.

Basic functions 19

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

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.

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. 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.

1 Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press			4 Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o].
[t] or [o].			• When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then
			select a new time zone.

2Press [D/c] to select a language, and then press [o].

3Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o].

5Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o] [b].

Time Zone : Home

London

Cancel	Set

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Performing the initial setup

6 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press	9 Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press
[t] or [o].	[t] or [o].

Date/Time Set

Year Month Day Hr Min	DST

10Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o].

11Press [b] to finish the initial setup.

Cancel

Set

• The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

7 Press [F/t] to select an item.

8Press [D/c] to set the date, time, and daylightsaving time, and then press [o].

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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.

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

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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].

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2Select an option or a menu.

•To move up or down, press [D] or [c].

•To move left or right, press [F] or [t].

Going back to the previous menu

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

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

3 Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

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Selecting options or menus

For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode:

1 Rotate the mode dial to p.

2 Press [m].

EV

White Balance

ISO

Flash

Focus

Focus Area

Exit Select

3Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o].

EV

White Balance

ISO

Flash

Focus

Focus Area

Exit

Select

4 Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.

White Balance : Daylight

Back Select

5 Press [o] to save your settings.

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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	Display type
		• Hide all information about shooting options.
	Shooting	• Show all information about shooting options.
		• Show a histogram.
		• Hide all information about the current file.
	Playback	• Show information about the current file (excluding
		the shooting settings and histogram).
		• Show all information about the current file.

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

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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

Setting the sound

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

1	Rotate the mode dial to n.
2	Select Sound Beep Sound.
3	Select an option.
		Option	Description
			The camera does not emit any sounds.
		Off
		On	The camera emits sounds.

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Capturing photos

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

1 Rotate the mode dial to T.

3Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject is in focus.

•A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

4 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

5 Press [P] to view the captured photo.

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

6 Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.

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

Zoom in

•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.

Digital zoom p A h M s

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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