Samsung WB850, WB850F User Manual

User Manual

WB850/WB850F

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

Wireless network (WB850F 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.

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.

Health and safety information

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.

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 damages or injuries caused by

unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.

Use the battery only for its intended purpose.

Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

Health and safety information

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

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

When you use 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.

These 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.

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.

Health and safety information

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.

When connecting the USB cable to the camera, be sure to insert the correct USB cable connector into the camera.

If the cable is reversed, it may damage your ﬁles. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.

Avoid interference with other electronic devices.

Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.

Use your camera in the normal position.

Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.

Data transference and your responsibilities

• Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid

transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.

• The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that

infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordnances.

Outline of the User Manual

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registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

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

• 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.

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

this manual without prior permission.

• We recommend using your camera within the country

where you purchase it.

• 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 35

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

Shooting options 58

Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 85

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 (WB850F only) 112

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

Settings 132

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 138

Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.

Indicators used in this manual

Shooting mode Indicator

Smart Auto

Program

Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

Scene

Magic Plus

Wi-Fi

GPS

Movie

Shooting mode icons

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

For example:

, mode may not support functions for all

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 (represents Select

* Annotation

, and then select Photo Size).

→ Photo Size

Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

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

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

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

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

or still life

• Background: the objects around the subject

• Composition : the combination of a subject and background

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

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



Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)



Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes appear red.

Photos have dust spots.

Photos are blurred.

Photos are blurred when shooting at night.

Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting.

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

•

Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 60)

•

If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 97)

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. 62)

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. 31)

•

Use the mode. (p. 46)

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

•

Select Night in mode. (p. 36)

•

Turn on the flash. (p. 60)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 62)

•

Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.

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

•

Avoid shooting toward the sun.

•

Select Backlight in mode. (p. 36)

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 60)

•

Adjust the exposure. (p. 72)

•

Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 73)

Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•

mode > Beauty Shot  39

•

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

red-eye)

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•

Face Detection  67

•

Self-Portrait  68

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•

mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn  36

•

Flash options  60

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)



Capturing action photos

•

mode  44

•

High-speed burst mode  77

•

Precapture  78

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•

mode > HDR  37

•

ISO sensitivity(to adjust the sensitivity to light)



•

EV (to adjust exposure)  72

•

Metering  73

•

Bracket  78

Capturing panoramic action photos

•

mode > Action Panorama  49

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

•

mode > Text  36

•

Macro  63

Capturing photos of scenery

•

mode > Landscape  36

•

mode  47

Capturing 3D photos

•

mode > 3D Photo  37

•

mode > 3D Panorama  47

Applying effects to photos

•

mode > Zooming Shot  40

•

Smart Filter effects  80

•

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



Reducing camera shake

•

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  30

•

mode  46

•

Viewing files by category in Smart Album



•

Viewing files as thumbnails  88

•

Deleting all files on the memory card  89

•

Viewing files as a slide show  92

•

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV  100

•

Connecting your camera to a computer

103

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•

Using photo or video sharing websites (WB850F only)

•

Sending photos via email (WB850F only)

•

Adjusting sound and volume  112

•

Adjusting the brightness of the display

112

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•

Changing the display language  113

•

Setting the date and time  113

•

Before contacting a service center  127

103

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103

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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

Using [MENU] ............................................................. 24

Using [Fn] ...................................................................26

Setting the display and sound ..................................... 27

Setting the display type ................................................27

Setting the sound ........................................................28

Capturing photos ..........................................................29

Zooming ..................................................................... 30

Reducing camera shake (OIS) ......................................32

Tips for getting a clearer photo ....................................33

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

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode .........................................36

Using the Scene mode .................................................38

Using the 3D Photo mode ............................................39

Using the HDR mode .................................................. 39

Using the Magic Frame mode ......................................40

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

Using the Zooming Shot mode .....................................42

Using the Program mode .............................................43

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or

Manual mode ................................................................44

Using the Aperture Priority mode ...................................45

Using the Shutter Priority mode .....................................46

Using the Manual mode ............................................... 47

Using the DUAL IS mode ............................................. 48

Using the Panorama mode ..........................................49

Using the 2D or 3D Panorama mode ............................49

Using the Action Panorama mode .................................51

Using the Movie mode ................................................. 52

Recording high-speed videos ....................................... 54

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ....................... 55

Using the Creative Movie Maker mode .......................56

Making a movie with the Creative Movie Maker ..............56

View a movie made in Creative Movie Maker mode ........ 57

.........................................................35

Contents

Shooting options

............................................................. 58

Selecting a resolution and quality ................................59

Selecting a resolution ................................................... 59

Setting the photo quality ............................................... 60

Using the timer .............................................................61

Shooting in the dark .....................................................62

Preventing red-eye ......................................................62

Using the flash ............................................................ 62

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .......................................... 64

Changing the camera’s focus ......................................65

Using macro ...............................................................65

Using auto focus .........................................................65

Focusing on a selected area ........................................67

Using tracking auto focus .............................................67

Adjusting the focus area ............................................... 68

Using Face Detection ................................................... 69

Detecting faces ...........................................................69

Capturing a self portrait shot .........................................70

Capturing a smile shot .................................................70

Detecting eye blinking ..................................................71

Using Smart Face Recognition ..................................... 71

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ..................72

Adjusting brightness and color ....................................74

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................ 74

Changing the metering option .......................................75

Selecting a White Balance setting ................................. 76

Using burst modes ....................................................... 79

Capturing photos in the High-speed burst mode ............79

Capturing photos in the Precapture mode .....................80

Capturing bracketed photos .........................................80

Applying effects/Adjusting images ...............................82

Applying Smart Filter effects .........................................82

Adjusting your photos ..................................................84

Contents

Playback/Editing

..............................................................85

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ............... 86

Starting Playback mode ............................................... 86

Viewing photos ...........................................................92

Playing a video ............................................................95

Editing a photo .............................................................97

Resizing photos ..........................................................97

Rotating a photo ..........................................................97

Applying Smart Filter effects .........................................98

Adjusting your photos ..................................................99

Creating a print order (DPOF) ......................................100

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV ........................102

Transferring files to your Windows computer ............105

Transferring files with Intelli-studio ................................106

Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk

Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................ 109

..........................................................108

Transferring files to your Mac computer ....................110

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ........111

Wireless network (WB850F only)

.................................112

Connecting to a WLAN and configuring

network settings ......................................................... 113

Connecting to a WLAN ..............................................113

Setting network options .............................................114

Manually setting the IP address ..................................114

Network connection tips ............................................115

Sending photos via email ...........................................116

Changing email settings ............................................. 116

Sending photos via email ........................................... 118

Entering text .............................................................. 119

Using photo or video sharing websites .....................120

Accessing a website ................................................. 120

Uploading photos or videos ........................................120

Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ..... 121

Viewing photos or videos on a AllShare-enabled TV

Viewing photos or videos on a TV I ..............................123

Viewing photos or videos on a TV II ............................. 125

Sending or receiving photos or videos with

another camera ..........................................................126

Sending photos or videos to another camera ...............126

Receiving photos or videos from another camera ......... 126

Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ...........128

Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ....... 128

Sending photos or videos to a PC .............................. 128

Sending photos or videos to a Blu-ray disc Player ........129

About the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) feature .................130

.. 123

Contents

Settings

..........................................................................132

Settings menu ............................................................133

Accessing the settings menu .....................................133

Sound ......................................................................134

Display .....................................................................134

Settings .................................................................... 135

Appendixes

....................................................................138

Error messages ..........................................................139

Camera maintenance .................................................140

Cleaning your camera ................................................ 140

Using or storing the camera ....................................... 141

About memory cards .................................................142

About the battery .......................................................145

Before contacting a service center ............................149

Camera specifications ................................................152

Glossary ......................................................................156

FCC notice ..................................................................161

Index ...........................................................................162

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

Selecting options or menus

………………………………… 15

……………………………… 16

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

Using [MENU] Using [Fn]

……………………… 20

………………… 20

……………… 21

……………………………… 23

……………… 24

…………………………… 24

………………………………… 26

… 19

Setting the display and sound

Setting the display type Setting the sound

Capturing photos

Zooming

………………………………… 30

Reducing camera shake (OIS)

Tips for getting a clearer photo

…………………… 27

………………………… 28

………………………… 29

…………… 27

…………… 32

…………… 33

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Optional accessories

Camera AC adapter/

USB cable

Rechargeable battery Strap

User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide

Basic functions

Camera case HDMI cable A/V cable

Battery charger Memory card/

•

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

•

The items included in the box may differ depending on the model.

•

You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.

Memory card adapter

Camera layout

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

Mode dial

Shutter button

AF-assist light/Timer lamp

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

(p. 16)

Lens

POWER button

Basic functions

Microphone

Flash

Internal antenna*

* Avoid contact with the

internal antenna while using the wireless network. (WB850F only)

Speaker

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable

Camera layout

Flash release

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 WB850F, 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. 16)

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

Attaching the strap

Basic functions

Camera layout

Mode dial

Icon Description

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

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

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

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

Wi-Fi: Connect to wireless local area networks and use functions. (WB850F only)

GPS: Using the GPS information, you can check the current location data, and find the shooting location of the picture, recorded with location data.

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

When pressing the video recording button: Start recording a video. When rotating the video recording button: Access burst options.

Access options or menus.

Access options in Shooting mode.

When pressing the navigation button:

When rotating the navigation button:

•

Scroll to an option or menu.

•

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

•

Scroll through files in Playback mode.

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

Enter Playback mode.

•

Close the help instruction.

•

Delete files in Playback mode.

Basic functions Other functions

Change the display option. Move up

Change the compass option. Move down

Change the live landmark 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.

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

Slide the lock down to release the battery.

Memory card

Rechargeable battery

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions

Rechargeable battery

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

Battery lock

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.

Indicator light

•

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. 19)

Turning on your camera in Playback mode

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

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

Performing the initial setup

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

Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press

[

] or [ ].

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

press [

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

[

Basic functions

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

•

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

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

•

To set daylight-savings time, press [ ].

Time Zone : Home

London

Back DST

Performing the initial setup

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

[

] or [ ].

Date/Time Set

Year Month Day Hour Min

Exit Set

•

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Press [ / ] to select an item.

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

[

Basic functions

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

[

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

[

Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type

Back

•

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

Press [ ] to switch to Shooting mode.

English

London 2011/01/01 YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

Set

Learning icons

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

Shooting options (left)

Icon Description

Smart filter

Face tone

Image adjustment (contrast, sharpness, and saturation)

White balance

White balance adjusted

Face retouch

Face detection

Focus area

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Sound Alive on

ISO sensitivity

Shooting options (right)

Icon Description

Smart zoom on

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Single shot mode

High-speed burst mode

Precapture mode

Bracket mode

Frame rate

Photo quality

Metering

Flash

Flash intensity adjusted

Auto focus option

Timer

Basic functions

Shooting information

Icon Description

Shooting mode

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Exposure value

Available number of photos

Memory card inserted

•

: Fully charged

•

: Partially charged

•

: Empty (Recharge)

Available recording time

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Zoom ratio

Histogram (p. 25)

Current time and date

Selecting options or menus

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

Using [MENU]

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

In Shooting mode, press [ ].

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

scroll to a menu or an option.

Press [ ] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.

/ / / ] or [ ].

Basic functions

Going back to the previous menu

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

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

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