Samsung WB855F 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

GPS

Shooting options

WB850F/WB855F

Playback/Editing

Wireless network

Settings

Appendixes

Index

Health and safety information

Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.

Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.

This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.

Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a ﬁre or explosion.

Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.

This may cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not handle your camera with wet hands.

This may result in electric shock.

Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.

Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.

Keep your camera away from small children and pets.

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time.

Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.

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 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.

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.

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 ordnances.

• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are

registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition

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

• 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.

Outline of the User Manual

Basic functions 14

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

Extended functions 37

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

GPS 61

Photos with geotagging can be taken or views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on the map.

Shooting options 70

Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.

Playback/Editing 97

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 127

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

Settings 148

Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Appendixes 154

Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.

Indicators used in this manual

Adjusting brightness and color

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

Select a value to adjust the exposure.

•

The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.

Back Set

EV : 1

Press [ ] to save your settings.

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:

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+)



, mode may not support functions for all

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 (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 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)



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. 74)

•

If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 110)

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. 77)

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

•

Half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 35)

•

Set the image stabilizer option. (p. 34)

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. 40)

•

Turn on the flash. (p. 74)

•

Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 77)

•

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. 40)

•

Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 74)

•

Adjust the exposure. (p. 86)

•

Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 87)

Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•

mode > Beauty Shot  41

•

mode > Picture in Picture  52

•

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

red-eye)



•

Face Detection  82

•

Self-Portrait  83

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•

mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn  40

•

Flash options  74

•

ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)



Capturing action photos

•

mode  45

•

High-speed burst mode  90

•

Precapture  91

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•

mode > HDR  54

•

ISO sensitivity(to adjust the sensitivity to light)  77

•

EV (to adjust exposure)  86

•

Metering  87

•

Bracket  91

Capturing panoramic action photos

•

Action Panorama  49

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

•

mode > Text  40

•

Macro  78

Capturing photos of scenery

•

mode > Landscape  40

•

mode > Panorama  47

Capturing 3D photos

•

mode > 3D Shot  50

•

3D Panorama  47

Applying effects to photos

•

mode > Magic Frame  50

•

mode > Split Shot  51

•

mode > Artistic Brush  53

•

Smart Filter effects  93

•

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



Reducing camera shake

•

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)  34

•

Dual Image Stabilization (DUAL IS)  34

Shooting with GPS

•

Taking pictures with geotagging  62

•

Using the compass  69

•

Creating movies with Creative Movie Maker



•

Viewing files by category in Smart Album

101



•

Viewing files as thumbnails  102

•

Deleting all files on the memory card  103

•

Viewing files as a slide show  105

•

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV  113

•

Transferring files to your computer  116

•

Using photo or video sharing websites

135



•

Sending photos or videos via email  137

•

Adjusting sound and volume  150

•

Adjusting the brightness of the display

150

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•

Changing the display language  151

•

Setting the date and time  151

•

Before contacting a service center  166

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

Using the Mode screen ................................................24

Selecting a Mode Screen ............................................. 24

Icons on the Mode screen ...........................................24

Selecting options or menus .........................................27

Using [MENU] .............................................................27

Using [Fn] ................................................................... 29

Setting the display and sound ..................................... 30

Setting the display type ................................................30

Setting the sound ........................................................30

Capturing photos ..........................................................31

Zooming ..................................................................... 32

Reducing camera shake .............................................34

Tips for getting a clearer photo ....................................35

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

Extended functions

Using the Smart Auto mode .........................................38

Using the Scene mode .................................................40

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

Using the Program mode .............................................42

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or

Manual mode ................................................................43

Using the Aperture Priority mode ...................................44

Using the Shutter Priority mode ..................................... 45

Using the Manual mode ...............................................46

Using the Magic Plus mode .........................................47

Using the Panorama mode ...........................................47

Using the 3D Shot mode .............................................50

Using the Magic Frame mode ...................................... 50

Using the Split Shot mode ...........................................51

Using the Picture in Picture mode ................................. 52

Using the Artistic Brush mode ...................................... 53

Using the HDR mode ..................................................54

Using the Creative Movie Maker mode ..........................55

Using the Movie mode .................................................57

Recording high-speed videos .......................................59

Using the Smart Scene Detection mode .......................60

.........................................................37

Contents

GPS

................................................................................... 61

Using GPS .................................................................... 62

Taking pictures with geotagging ....................................62

Checking the Shooting location on the map ................... 63

Searching Surroundings ...............................................66

Checking the location with POI .....................................66

Using Live Landmark ...................................................67

Using the compass ..................................................... 69

Shooting options

............................................................. 70

Selecting a resolution and quality ................................ 71

Selecting a resolution ................................................... 71

Setting the photo quality ...............................................72

Using the timer .............................................................73

Shooting in the dark ..................................................... 74

Preventing red-eye ...................................................... 74

Using the flash ............................................................74

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ..........................................77

Changing the camera’s focus ......................................78

Using macro ...............................................................78

Using auto focus .........................................................78

Focusing on a selected area ........................................80

Using tracking auto focus .............................................80

Adjusting the focus area ............................................... 81

Using Face Detection ...................................................82

Detecting faces ...........................................................82

Capturing a self portrait shot .........................................83

Capturing a smile shot .................................................83

Detecting eye blinking ..................................................84

Using Smart Face Recognition ..................................... 84

Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) .................. 85

Adjusting brightness and color ....................................86

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ............................86

Changing the metering option .......................................87

Selecting a White Balance setting .................................87

Using burst modes ....................................................... 90

Capturing photos in the High-speed burst mode ............ 90

Capturing photos in the Precapture mode .....................91

Capturing bracketed photos ......................................... 91

Applying effects/Adjusting images ...............................93

Applying Smart Filter effects .........................................93

Adjusting your photos ..................................................95

Reducing the sound of the zoom ................................. 96

Contents

Playback/Editing

.............................................................. 97

Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ...............98

Starting Playback mode ............................................... 98

Viewing photos .........................................................104

Playing a video ..........................................................106

Editing a photo ...........................................................108

Resizing photos ........................................................108

Rotating a photo ........................................................108

Applying Smart Filter effects .......................................109

Adjusting your photos ................................................110

Creating a print order (DPOF) ......................................111

Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV ........................113

Transferring files to your computer ............................ 116

Transferring files to your Windows computer ................116

Transferring files to your Mac computer .......................117

Using the provided programs on your PC ................. 119

Installing software ...................................................... 119

Using Intelli-studio .....................................................120

Using CMM (Creative Movie Maker) ............................ 124

Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ........126

Wireless network

........................................................... 127

Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network

settings .......................................................................128

Connecting to a WLAN ..............................................128

Using the login browser .............................................129

Network connection tips ............................................130

Entering text ..............................................................131

Sending photos or videos to a smart phone .............132

Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .....133

Using photo or video sharing websites .....................135

Accessing a website ................................................. 135

Uploading photos or videos ........................................135

Sending photos or videos via email ...........................137

Changing email settings .............................................137

Sending photos or videos via email ............................. 138

Uploading photos to a cloud server ...........................140

Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..........141

Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ....... 141

Sending photos or videos to a PC ..............................141

Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV .. 143

Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ............................145

About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature ..................... 146

Contents

Settings

..........................................................................148

Settings menu ............................................................149

Accessing the settings menu .....................................149

Sound ...................................................................... 150

Display .....................................................................150

Settings ....................................................................151

Appendixes

.................................................................... 154

Error messages ..........................................................155

Camera maintenance .................................................157

Cleaning your camera ................................................157

Using or storing the camera ....................................... 158

About memory cards .................................................159

About the battery ....................................................... 162

Before contacting a service center ............................166

Camera specifications ................................................169

Glossary ......................................................................173

FCC notice ..................................................................178

Declaration sentence in official languages ................181

Index ........................................................................... 183

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

Using the Mode screen

………………………………… 15

……………………………… 16

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

Accessing the Mode screen Icons on the Mode screen

……………………… 20

………………… 20

……………… 21

……………………………… 23

…………………… 24

……………… 24

… 19

Selecting options or menus

Using [MENU] Using [Fn]

Setting the display and sound

Setting the display type Setting the sound

Capturing photos

Zooming Reducing camera shake

Tips for getting a clearer photo

…………………………… 27

………………………………… 29

………………………… 31

………………………………… 32

……………… 27

…………………… 30

………………………… 30

………………… 34

…………… 30

…………… 35

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 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

Internal antenna*

* Avoid contact with the internal

antenna while using the wireless network.

Tripod mount

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

(p. 18)

POWER button

Basic functions

Microphone

Flash

GPS antenna*

* Please avoid touching the

antenna area while receiving the GPS signal.

Lens

Speaker

HDMI port

Accepts HDMI cable

USB and A/V port

Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

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, or 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

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

Video Recording button

Drive Lever

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.

GPS: Views the location of a photo with place information and surrounding area on a map.

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

Press the Video Recording button to start recording a video.

Rotate the Drive Lever to access burst options.

Access options or menus.

Access options in Shooting mode.

Press the appropriate side of the navigation button to:

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

Set the live landmark 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

Battery lock

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 need a storage device for shooting. Insert the memory card.

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 the 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 [ ]. 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

•

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

Performing the initial setup

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

[

] or [ ].

Date/Time Set

YearMonth 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 Time Type

Back Set

•

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

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

[

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

[

Press [ ] to switch to Shooting mode.

English

London 01/01/2012 YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY

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

Icon Description

Smart zoom on

ISO sensitivity

Shooting options (right)

Icon Description

Continuous auto focus enabled for

a video recording

GPS options and status

Photo resolution

Video resolution

Single shot mode

High-speed burst mode

Precapture mode

Bracket mode

Frame rate

Photo quality

Metering

Flash

Flash intensity adjusted

Icon Description

Timer

Shooting information

Icon Description

Shooting mode

Aperture value

Shutter speed

Exposure value

Available number of photos

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: Fully charged

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Available recording time

Auto focus frame

Camera shake

Zoom indicator

Zoom ratio

Histogram (p. 30)

Current time and date

Auto focus option

Basic functions

Using the Mode screen

Select a Mode Screen by turning the mode dial, and then select a mode in the Mode Screen by selecting an icon.

Selecting a Mode Screen

In Shooting or Playback modes, turn the mode dial to display a Mode Screen.

Beauty

Night Landscape Text

Shot

Sunset Dawn

Backlight

Beach & Snow

Basic functions

No. Description

Current Mode screen

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Turn the mode dial to the left or right to go to another mode screen.

Mode icons

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Press [ / / / ] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [

] to access the mode.

Icons on the Mode screen

Icon Description

Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter speed based on the aperture value you have set manually. (p. 44)

Shutter Priority: The camera selects an aperture value based on the shutter speed you have set manually. (p. 45)

Manual: Adjust various camera settings including shutter speed and aperture value. (p. 46)

Using the Mode screen

<Scene>

Icon Description

Beauty Shot: Capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. (p. 41)

Night: Capture scenes at night or in low lighting (using a tripod is recommended). (p. 40)

Landscape: Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. (p. 40)

Text: Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents. (p. 40)

Sunset: Capture scenes at sunset, with natural-looking reds and yellows. (p. 40)

Dawn: Capture scenes at sunrise. (p. 40)

Backlight: Capture backlit subjects. (p. 40)

Beach & Snow: Reduce underexposure of subjects

caused by sunlight reflected from sand or snow. (p. 40)

Basic functions

Icon Description

Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. (p. 47)

3D Shot: Capture scenes with a 3D effect (the 3D effect works only on a 3D TV or 3D monitor). (p. 50)

Magic Frame: Capture a photo with various frame effects. (p. 50)

Split Shot: Capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. (p. 51)

Picture in Picture: Capture a background photo and insert a smaller photo or video into the foreground. (p. 52)

Artistic Brush: Capture a photo and view and save a video that shows how to apply the filter effect. (p. 53)

HDR: Capture scenes with emphasis on mid-tones, by minimizing the dark and bright areas. (p. 54)

Creative Movie Maker: Create a movie simply with photos or videos. (p. 55)

Using the Mode screen

<Wi-Fi>

Icon Description

MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 132)

Remote Viewfinder: Use a smart phone as a remote shutter release and see a preview on your smart phone of an image from your camera. (p. 133)

Social Sharing: Upload photos or videos to file sharing websites. (p. 135)

Email: Send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. (p. 137)

SkyDrive: Upload photos or videos to a cloud server. (p. 140)

Auto Backup: Send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. (p. 141)

TV Link: View photos or videos that you captured with the camera on a widescreen TV. (p. 143)

Basic functions

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.

Selecting options or menus

For example, to select a White Balance option

in Program mode:

Rotate the mode dial to .

Press [ ].

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Flash Smart Filter

Exit Move

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to

select

, and then press [ ] or [ ].

Basic functions

Rotate the navigation button or press [ / ] to

select White Balance, and then press [

Photo Size Quality EV ISO White Balance Flash Smart Filter

Exit

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

Move

] or [ ].

White Balance option.

White Balance : Daylight

Back

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

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

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Selecting options or menus

Using [Fn]

You can access most shooting options quickly by pressing [ ]. Some options, however, will not be not available.

For example, to select a White Balance option

in Program mode:

Press [ ].

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Without pressing [ ], you can directly select the desired option by turning the zoom button to the left/right.

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

White Balance option.

Rotate the mode dial to .

Press [ ].

EV : 0

Exit

Press [ / / / ] to scroll to .

Adjust

Basic functions

White Balance : Daylight

Back

Press [ ] to save your settings.

Press [ ] to return to Shooting mode.

Adjust

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