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Page 1: ...e instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly Click a topic WB2100 USER MANUAL Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback Editing Settings Appendixes Index ...

Page 2: ...ot 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 Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera This may re...

Page 3: ...roved 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 Disco...

Page 4: ...unction or cause a fire Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged If the glass or acrylic parts are broken visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to have the camera repaired Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or ...

Page 5: ...e country where you purchased 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 13 Learn about your camera s layout icons and basic functions for shooting Extended functions 39 Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by s...

Page 6: ...d then capture bracketed photos The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos each with a different exposure normal underexposed and overexposed p 76 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 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select EV ...

Page 7: ...scene such as a person animal or still life Background The objects around the subject Composition The combination of a subject and background Composition Background 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 dar...

Page 8: ...unction or half press Shutter to ensure the subject is in focus p 37 Photos are blurred when shooting at night As the camera tries to let in more light the shutter speed slows This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake Select Night in mode p 44 Turn on the flash p 60 Set ISO sensitivity options p 62 Use a tripod to preve...

Page 9: ...rrect red eye 59 Face Detection 67 Capturing photos at night or in the dark mode Night Sunset Dawn 44 Flash options 60 ISO sensitivity to adjust the sensitivity to light 62 Capturing action photos Continuous 75 Precapture 76 Capturing photos of text insects or flowers mode Close up Text 44 Macro 63 Applying effects to videos mode Movie Filter 50 Reducing camera shake Optical Image Stabilization OI...

Page 10: ...the sound 32 Capturing photos 33 Zooming 34 Reducing camera shake OIS 36 Tips for getting a clearer photo 37 Basic functions 13 Unpacking 14 Camera layout 15 Using the screen 18 Attaching a strap 19 Attaching a lens cap 19 Inserting the battery and memory card 20 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 21 Charging the battery 21 Turning on your camera 21 Performing the initial setup 22 Lea...

Page 11: ...ilter mode 49 Using the Movie Filter mode 50 Using the Movie mode 51 Recording high speed videos 53 Using the Smart Scene Detection mode 54 Shooting options 55 Selecting a resolution and quality 56 Selecting a resolution 56 Selecting an image quality 57 Using the timer 58 Shooting in the dark 59 Preventing red eye 59 How to use the flash 59 Using the flash 60 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity 62 Chang...

Page 12: ...ing continuous photos 75 Capturing photos in the Precapture mode 76 Capturing bracketed photos 76 Adjusting images 78 Reducing the sound of the zoom 79 Playback Editing 80 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode 81 Starting Playback mode 81 Viewing photos 86 Playing a video 89 Editing a photo 91 Resizing photos 91 Rotating a photo 91 Applying Smart Filter effects 92 Adjusting your photos 93 View...

Page 13: ... 106 Connectivity 107 General 108 Appendixes 110 Error messages 111 Camera maintenance 112 Cleaning your camera 112 Using or storing the camera 113 About memory cards 115 About the battery 118 Before contacting a service center 122 Camera specifications 125 Glossary 129 FCC notice 134 Index 135 ...

Page 14: ...orming the initial setup 22 Learning icons 24 Using the Mode screen 26 Selecting a Mode Screen 26 Icons on the Mode screen 27 Selecting options or menus 28 Using m 28 Using s 30 Setting the display and sound 31 Setting the display type 31 Setting the sound 32 Capturing photos 33 Zooming 34 Reducing camera shake OIS 36 Tips for getting a clearer photo 37 Basic functions Learn about your camera s la...

Page 15: ... Camera case A V cable HDMI cable Battery charger Memory card Memory card Memory card adapter The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product The items included in the box may differ depending on the model You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessorie...

Page 16: ...tions Shutter button Recording button Lens POWER button AF assist light Timer lamp Mode dial p 17 USB and A V port Accepts USB cable and A V cable HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable Speaker Flash pop up button Zoom button This button works the same way as the zoom button on the next page Eyelet for camera strap Flash ...

Page 17: ...ge is out of focus Steady When the camera is connecting to a computer or when the image is in focus Zoom button In Shooting mode Zoom in or out In Playback mode Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails or adjust the volume Display Buttons p 17 Microphone Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount ...

Page 18: ... Delete files in Playback mode 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 Manual Adjust various camera settings including shutter speed and aperture value Scene Capture a photo with options preset for a specific...

Page 19: ...90 Fold the display when not in use Rotate the display only within the angle allowed Or the camera may be damaged Low angle shot A low angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below the eyeline looking up the subject High angle shot A high angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above the eyeline looking down on the subject ...

Page 20: ...Camera layout Basic functions 19 Attaching a strap Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently Attaching a lens cap Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens ...

Page 21: ...d Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot 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 Memory card Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing up Rechargeable...

Page 22: ...by pressing and holding P until the status lamp blinks the camera does not emit any sounds 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 t...

Page 23: ...t Date Time Set Year Month Day Hour Min DST 4 Press F t to select an item 5 Press D c to set the date time and daylight saving time and then press o Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears follow the steps below to configure the camera s basic settings The default language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold You can change the language as desired...

Page 24: ...7 Press D c to select a date type and then press o Date Type Back Set YYYY MM DD MM DD YYYY DD MM YYYY 8 Press c to select TimeType and then press t or o 9 Press D c to select a time type and then press o 10 Press r to finish the initial setup The screen may differ depending on the language selected ...

Page 25: ...te per second Photo resolution Zoom Mute Intelli zoom on Smart Filter Optical Image Stabilization OIS Metering Timer Continuous mode Precapture mode Bracket mode 1 Shooting options left Icon Description Shooting mode White Balance Image adjustment Sharpness Contrast and Saturation Focus Area Focus Face Detection 2 Shooting options right Icon Description ISO sensitivity Video resolution ...

Page 26: ...ilable recording time Exposure value Auto Exposure Lock on Available number of photos Memory card inserted Fully charged Partially charged Empty Recharge Icon Description Current date Current time Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom indicator Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on Zoom ratio Histogram ...

Page 27: ... Filter HDR Photo Editor Split Shot Photo Filter For example When you select Low Light Shot in Magic Plus mode No Description 1 Current Mode screen Rotate the mode dial to go to another mode screen 2 Mode icons Press D c F t to scroll to a desired mode and then press o to access the mode Using the Mode screen Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode or function Rotate the mode dial to a desired...

Page 28: ...ffects p 49 Movie Filter Record a video with various filter effects p 50 Photo Editor Edit photos with various effects p 91 Settings Adjust settings to match your preferences p 105 Movie Customize settings to record a video p 51 Icons on the Mode screen Mode Icon Description Smart Auto Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera p 40 Program Capture a photo with settings...

Page 29: ...r to go back to the previous menu Half press Shutter to return to Shooting mode Using m To select an option or a menu press m and then press D c F t or o 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select an option or a menu To move up or down press D or c To move left or right press F or t 3 Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu ...

Page 30: ... option in Program mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press m Exit Select EV White Balance ISO Flash Focus Focus Area 3 Press D c to select White Balance and then press t or o 4 Press F t to select a White Balance option Back Adjust White Balance Daylight 5 Press o to save your settings ...

Page 31: ...example to select a White Balance option in Program mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press s 3 Press D c F t to select White Balance Exit Adjust White Balance Auto WB 4 Rotate Zoom to select a White Balance option Exit Adjust White Balance Daylight You can also press o and then press F t to select an option 5 Press m or s to save your settings ...

Page 32: ...ation The more of a particular color the taller the peak Under exposed Well exposed Over exposed 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 Shooting Hide all information about shooting options Show all inform...

Page 33: ...y Hide the option display Show the option display Option display Frame Guide Panel off Frame Guide For example in mode Setting the sound Turn on or off the sound your camera emits when you perform functions 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select Sound Beep Sound 3 Select an option Option Description Off The camera does not emit any sounds On The camera emits sounds ...

Page 34: ... is in focus A red frame means the subject is out of focus 4 Press Shutter to capture a photo 5 Press P to view the captured photo To delete the photo press s and then select Yes 6 Press P to return to Shooting mode See page 37 for tips to get clearer photos Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode ...

Page 35: ...g 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 35X Optical zoom and 2X Digital zoom you can zoom in up to 70 times Zoom indicator Optical range Digital range Digital zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom the photo quality may be lower ...

Page 36: ...e with the Tracking AF and Selection AF options The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than the Digital zoom However the photo quality may be lower than when you use the Optical zoom The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4 3 resolution ratio If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on the Intelli zoom will be turned off automatically The...

Page 37: ...activated OIS may not function properly when you move your camera to follow a moving subject you use the Digital zoom there is too much camera shake the shutter speed is slow for example when you capture night scenes the battery is low you capture a close up shot If you use the OIS function with a tripod your images may be blurred by the vibration of the OIS sensor Deactivate the OIS function when...

Page 38: ...us frame appears in green Change the composition and half press Shutter again if the focus frame appears in red Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake digitally p 36 When is displayed Camera shake When you shoot in the dark avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera ste...

Page 39: ...he subject is too bright the subject is shiny or reflective the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the subject is not positioned in the center of the frame When you capture photos in low light Turn on the flash p 60 When subjects are moving rapidly Use the Continuous or Precapture function p 75 Using the focus lock Half press Shutter to focus When the subject is in focus you can r...

Page 40: ...gic Plus mode 47 Using the Low Light Shot mode 47 Using the HDR mode 47 Using the Split Shot mode 48 Using the Photo Filter mode 49 Using the Movie Filter mode 50 Using the Movie mode 51 Recording high speed videos 53 Using the Smart Scene Detection mode 54 Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode ...

Page 41: ...bright white backgrounds Landscapes at night Portraits at night Landscapes with backlighting Portraits with backlighting Portraits Close up photos of objects Close up photos of text Sunsets Blue skies Forested areas Close up photos of colorful subjects 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Align your subject in the frame The camera automatically selects a scene An appropriate scene icon appears at the top l...

Page 42: ...es the default settings for mode Even if it detects a face the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject s position or lighting The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions such as camera shake lighting or distance to the subject Even if you use a tripod the camera may not detect the mode if the subject is moving The camera consumes more bat...

Page 43: ...ocus 4 Press Shutter to capture the photo 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Set the desired options For a list of options refer to Shooting options p 55 Using the Program mode In Program mode you can set most options except the shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets automatically ...

Page 44: ... to 2 Press o and then press F t to select the aperture or shutter speed 3 Press D c to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed 4 Set the desired options For a list of options refer to Shooting options p 55 Change aperture shutter speed Using the Manual mode The Manual mode allows you to adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually ...

Page 45: ... or small subjects such as flowers or insects Text Clearly capture text from printed or electronic documents Sunset Capture scenes at sunset with natural looking reds and yellows Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise Backlight Capture backlit subjects Fireworks Capture colorful fireworks at night Beach Snow Reduce underexposure of subjects caused by sunlight reflected from sand or snow 1 Rotate the mode ...

Page 46: ...When you are finished release Shutter When you have captured all the necessary shots the camera combines them into one panoramic photo Shooting example 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus Align the camera with the far left or the far right or very top or bottom of the scene you want to capture 3 Press and hold Shutter to start shooting U...

Page 47: ... conditions if you change the shooting direction while shooting if you move the camera too rapidly if you don t move the camera Selecting Panorama mode will disable the digital and optical zoom functions If you select Panorama mode while the lens is zoomed in the camera automatically zooms out to the default position Some shooting options are not available The camera may stop shooting due to the s...

Page 48: ... effect With HDR effect 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select 3 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to capture the photo The camera captures 3 photos and then automatically merges them into a single photo The HDR effect may be affected by camera shake lighting movement of the subject and the shooting environment You cannot use the flash when you use th...

Page 49: ...elect Line Blur a desired value To apply a Smart Filter effect to part of the shot press m and then select Smart Filter a desired option You can apply different Smart Filter effects to each part of the shot Panel off 4 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to capture a photo Repeat steps 4 and 5 to capture the rest of the photos To recapture a photo p...

Page 50: ...istort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens Classic Apply a black and white effect Retro Apply a sepia tone effect 4 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to capture a photo Depending on the option you select the resolution may change to or smaller automatically To apply filter effects to saved photos press m and then select Op...

Page 51: ...tate the mode dial to 2 Select 3 Select an effect Option Description Miniature Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred Vignetting Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Fish eye Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens Classic Apply a black and whit...

Page 52: ...an customize settings to record Full HD 1920 X 1080 videos of up to 20 minutes in length The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 H 264 files MP4 H 264 is a high compression video format established by the international standards organizations ISO IEC and ITU T If you use memory cards with slow write speeds the camera may not save videos properly Video recordings may be corrupted or fail to play ba...

Page 53: ...ding a video without switching to the photo shooting modes up to 6 photos Images captured while recording a video Press Shutter to capture images while recording a video Captured images will be saved automatically Captured images will be automatically resized depending on the size of the recorded video You cannot capture still images while recording high speed videos You cannot capture still image...

Page 54: ...econds 4 Press Video recording to start recording 5 Press Video recording again to stop recording Recording high speed videos You can record high speed videos by setting frame rates High speed videos will be played in slow motion at 60 FPS or 30 FPS depending on the frame rate of the video Memory cards with slow write speeds do not support high speed videos The camera does not record audio when re...

Page 55: ... The camera may not select the correct scene depending on the shooting conditions such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject Using the Smart Scene Detection mode In Smart Scene Detection mode your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it has detected 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press m 3 Select Smart Scene Detection On 4 Align your subject i...

Page 56: ...ng a self portrait shot 67 Capturing a smile shot 68 Detecting eye blinking 68 Tips for detecting faces 69 Adjusting brightness and color 70 Adjusting the exposure manually EV 70 Locking the exposure value AEL 71 Compensating for backlighting ACB 71 Changing the metering option 72 Selecting aWhite Balance setting 72 Using burst modes Continuous Precapture Bracket 75 Capturing continuous photos 75 ...

Page 57: ...in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV 3648 X 2736 Print on A2 paper 2832 X 2832 Print on A3 paper in 1 1 ratio 2592 X 1944 Print on A4 paper 1984 X 1488 Print on A5 paper 1920 X 1080 Print on A5 paper in panorama ratio 16 9 or play back on an HDTV 1024 X 768 Attach to an email Setting the video resolution 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select Movie Size 3 Select an option Icon Description 1...

Page 58: ...ption Icon Description Super Fine Capture photos in super high quality Fine Capture photos in high quality Normal Capture photos in normal quality Setting the video frame rate The camera compresses and saves the videos you record in MP4 H 264 format 1 In Video Shooting mode press m 2 Select Frame Rate 3 Select an option Icon Description 360 fps Record 360 frames per second 240 fps Record 240 frame...

Page 59: ...hutter to start the timer The AF assist light timer lamp blinks The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed Press Shutter or t to cancel the timer Depending on the Face Detection options you selected the timer function may not be available Timer options are not available if you set burst options In some modes you can also set the timer option by pressing m an...

Page 60: ...ction How to use the flash Press F to pop the flash up when it is need When the flash unit is closed the flash does not fire regardless of the selected option When the flash unit pops up the flash fires according to the selected option While not in use keep the flash unit closed to prevent damage Forcing open the flash unit may cause damage to your camera Press down gently to close Shooting in the...

Page 61: ...hooting options 60 Using the flash Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos 1 Press F to pop the flash up when it is need 2 In Shooting mode press F Exit Adjust Flash Auto ...

Page 62: ... to reveal more details in the background Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring The camera will display the shake warning when you are shooting in low light Icon Description Red eye Fix The flash fires twice when the subject or background is dark The camera corrects red eyes through its advanced software analysis There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash Do not move until ...

Page 63: ... ISO The higher ISO sensitivity you select the more sensitive to light your camera becomes Use a higher ISO sensitivity to capture better photos and reduce camera shake when not using the flash 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select ISO 3 Select an option Select to use an appropriate ISO sensitivity based on the brightness of the subject and lighting Higher ISO sensitivities may result in more image ...

Page 64: ...electing an appropriate focus option according to the distance between the camera and subjects 1 In Shooting mode press c Exit Set Focus Normal AF Using macro Use macro to capture close up photos of subjects such as flowers or insects Refer to Changing the focus option Try to hold the camera firmly to prevent blurry photos Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm ...

Page 65: ... p 65 Available shooting options may differ depending on the shooting conditions 2 Select an option Icon Description Normal AF Focus on a subject farther than 31 in 80 cm away Farther than 59 in 150 cm away when you use the zoom Macro Focus on a subject that is 4 31 in 10 80 cm from the camera 59 138 in 150 350 cm when you use the zoom Auto Macro Focus on a subject farther than 0 4 in 1 cm away Fa...

Page 66: ...era is tracking the subject When you half press Shutter the green frame means that your subject is in focus The red frame means that your camera failed to focus 4 Press Shutter to capture the photo Focusing on a selected area You can focus on an area that you have selected 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select Focus Area Selection AF 3 Press o and then press D c F t to move the frame to a desired ar...

Page 67: ...lace colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the camera shakes excessively When tracking fails the feature will be reset If the camera fails to track the subject you must reselect the subject to track If the camera fails to focus the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be reset If you use this function ...

Page 68: ...lf The camera sets the focus distance to close up and then emits a beep when ready 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select Face Detection Self Portrait 3 Compose your shot with the lens facing you 4 When you hear a quick beep press Shutter When faces are located in the center the camera beeps rapidly If you turn Volume off in the sound settings the camera will not emit a beep p 106 Using Face Detectio...

Page 69: ...Face Detection Smile Shot 3 Compose your shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face When your subject smiles broadly your camera can detect the smile more easily Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select Face Detection Blink Detection ...

Page 70: ...ect is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject s facial expression changes drastically the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable When you set Face Detection options the AF area is automatically set to Multi AF Depending on the Face Detection options you selected some shooting options may not be available Depending on the shooting options y...

Page 71: ...an appropriate exposure select AE Bracket and then capture bracketed photos The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos each with a different exposure normal underexposed and overexposed p 76 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 Brig...

Page 72: ...ce ACB option Without ACB With ACB 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select ACB 3 Select an option Icon Description Off ACB Auto Contrast Balance is deactivated On ACB Auto Contrast Balance is activated The ACB feature is always on in mode The ACB feature is not available when you set burst options Locking the exposure value AEL The adjusted exposure value locks when A is pressed and remains locked unt...

Page 73: ...e brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select Metering 3 Select an option Icon Description Multi Your camera divides the frame into several areas and then measures the light intensity of each area Suitable for general photos Spot Your camera measures only the light intensity at the very center of the frame If a subj...

Page 74: ...to save your settings 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select White Balance 3 Select an option Icon Description AutoWB Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions Daylight For outdoor photos on a sunny day Cloudy For outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows Fluorescent_H For shooting under a daylight fluorescent or 3 way fluorescent light Fluorescent_L For shooting under w...

Page 75: ...color temperature setting more blue Back 6500K Set White Balance Color Temp 4 Press o to save your settings Defining your own White Balance You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of a white surface such as a piece of paper under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo The White Balance feature will help you to match the colors in your photo with the actual ...

Page 76: ...old Shutter While you are pressing Shutter the camera captures photos continuously You can use the Face Detection flash timer and ACB only when you select Single Depending on the Face Detection option you selected some Burst options may not be available It may take longer to save the photos depending on the memory card capacity and performance In some modes you can also set a a burst option by pre...

Page 77: ... you are half pressing Shutter total 7 photos If you do not press Shutter all the way down the photos captured while you are half pressing Shutter will not be saved Capturing bracketed photos You can use the automatic bracketing feature to capture multiple photos of the same subject with different setting values slightly modified such as exposure or white balance 1 In Shooting mode press t 2 Selec...

Page 78: ... Selecting a bracketing option 1 In Shooting mode press m 2 Select Bracket Set 3 Select a bracketing option 4 Press D c to select a detailed option Adjust the color for the selected light source white balance or select an exposure value 5 Press o to save your settings ...

Page 79: ...or editing the photos on your computer Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity of your photos This may also increase the noise in your photos Contrast Description Decrease the color and brightness Increase the color and brightness Saturation Description Decrease the saturation Increase the saturation 5 Press o to save your settings Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects suitable for pri...

Page 80: ...use the zoom Off Record a video without sound On Record a video with sound Do not block the microphone when you use the Voice function Recordings made with Voice may differ from actual sounds Reducing the sound of the zoom When you use the zoom while recording videos the camera can record the sound of the zoom Use the Zoom Mute function not to record zoom noise ...

Page 81: ...ing your photos 93 Viewing files on aTV or HDTV 95 Transferring files to the computer 97 Transferring files to yourWindows OS computer 97 Transferring files to your Mac OS computer 98 Using programs on the computer 99 Installing i Launcher 99 Using i Launcher 100 Playback Editing Learn how to play back photos or videos and edit photos or videos Also learn how to connect your camera to your compute...

Page 82: ...lay videos stored in your camera 1 Press P The most recent file will be displayed If the camera is off it will turn on and display the most recent file 2 Press F t to scroll through files Press and hold F t to scroll through files quickly If you want to view files stored in the internal memory remove your memory card You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other came...

Page 83: ... Protected file Image captured while recording a video up to 6 photos To display file information on the screen press D Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files or In Playback mode rotate Zoom to the left to view thumbnails 12 at a time Rotate Zoom to the left once more to display more thumbnails 24 at a time Rotate Zoom to the right to return to the previous view Menu Press D c F t to...

Page 84: ...y Date View files by the date they were saved FileType View files by the file type 4 Scroll to a desired list and then press o to open the list 5 Scroll to a desired file and then press o to view the file 6 Rotate Zoom to the left to return to the previous view and then press r If you change the category it may take some time for the camera to reorganize files depending on the number of files If y...

Page 85: ... will automatically play back photos in the folder Single View 2 Press o to open the folder 3 Press F t to scroll through the files 4 Press o or rotate Zoom to the left to return to Playback mode Protecting files Protect a file from accidental deletion 1 In Playback mode select a file to protect 2 Press m and then select Protect On 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to protect additional files You cannot dele...

Page 86: ...Playback mode by pressing m and then selecting Delete Delete Yes Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files and then delete them at once 1 In Playback mode press s When in thumbnails view press m select Delete Select and then skip to step 3 or press s select Select and then skip to step 3 2 When the pop up message appears select Multiple Delete 3 Scroll to each file you want to delete a...

Page 87: ... skip to step 3 2 Select Delete Delete All 3 When the pop up message appears select Yes All unprotected files are deleted Copying files to a memory card Copy files from the internal memory to a memory card 1 In Playback mode press m 2 Select Copy to Card Viewing photos Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show Enlarging a photo or In Playback mode rotate Zoom to the right to enlarge a...

Page 88: ...e panoramic photo appears on the screen 2 Press o The camera automatically scrolls through the photo from left to right for a horizontal panoramic photo and from top to bottom for a vertical panoramic photo The camera then switches to Playback mode While playing back a panoramic photo press o to pause or resume from pausing After you have paused the playback of a panoramic photo press D c F t to m...

Page 89: ...y Repeat Interval Set the interval between photos 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec You must set the Effect option to Off to set the interval Music Set background audio Effect Set a scene change effect between photos Off Calm Relax Lively Sweet Shine Select Off to cancel effects When you use the Effect option the interval between photos will be set to 1 second 4 Press m 5 Select Start Slide Show 6 View the...

Page 90: ...ess o 2 View the video Stop Pause Current playback time Video length To Description Scan backward Press F Each time you press F you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Pause or resume playback Press o Scan forward Press t Each time you press t you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Adjust the volume level Rotate Zoom to the left or right You can scan backwards or forwards or pau...

Page 91: ... file Trimming a video 1 In Playback mode select a video and then press m 2 Select Trim Movie 3 Press o to start playing the video 4 Press o c at the point where you want the trimming to begin 5 Press o to resume playing the video 6 Press o c at the point where you want the trimming to end 7 Press c to trim 8 When the pop up message appears select Yes The original video should be at least 10 secon...

Page 92: ...and then scroll to the photo Rotating a photo 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select 3 Rotate Zoom to the left and then select a photo 4 Select Rotate an option Cancel Save Rotate Right 90 5 Press c to save The camera will overwrite the original file In Playback mode press m and then select Rotate to rotate a photo Resizing photos Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file 1 In Playback mode...

Page 93: ...ture Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred Vignetting Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Cross Filter Add lines that radiate outward from bright objects to imitate the visual effect of a cross filter Fish eye Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fishey...

Page 94: ...d saturation and apply Smart Filter effects at the same time You cannot apply the ACB Face Retouch and Red eye Fix effects at the same time Adjusting brightness contrast or saturation 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select 3 Rotate Zoom to the left and then select a photo 4 Select an adjusting option Icon Description Brightness Contrast Saturation 5 Press F t to adjust the option 6 Press o 7 Press c t...

Page 95: ...left and then select a photo 4 Select Face Retouch 5 Press F t to adjust the option As the number increases the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother 6 Press c to save Removing red eye 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select 3 Rotate Zoom to the left and then select a photo 4 Select Red eye Fix 5 Press c to save ...

Page 96: ...then select the A V video source 7 Turn on your camera The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV 8 View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Depending on the TV model you may see some digital noise or part of an image may not appear Images may not be centered on the TV screen depending on your TV settings Viewing files on aTV or HDTV Play back photos ...

Page 97: ...7 to control the camera and TV with the TV s remote control Anynet lets you control all connected Samsung A V devices with the TV remote control The time it takes for the camera to connect to your HDTV may vary with the type of SD SDHC or SDXC card you use A faster SD SDHC or SDXC card will not necessarily result in a faster HDMI transfer because the main function of the card is to improve the tra...

Page 98: ...sponsible for any loss of data 5 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically 6 On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO 7 Drag or save files to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP With Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking wait until...

Page 99: ...ograms Mac OS 10 5 or later except PowerPC is supported 1 Turn off the camera 2 Connect your camera to your Mac OS computer with the USB cable 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 3 Turn on the camera The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a rem...

Page 100: ...ll launch automatically 7 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation An i Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Before installing the program ensure that the PC is connected to a network If you use the Mac OS computer the i Launcher function is not available Installing i Launcher 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select Connectivity i Launcher On 3 Turn off the camera 4 Conne...

Page 101: ...ay back files with Multimedia Viewer The requirements are recommendation only i Launcher may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements depending on the condition of your computer If your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not play correctly The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that results from using unqualified computers such as a computer you a...

Page 102: ...50 MB or more 1 GB and above recommended Others 1024 X 768 pixels 16 bit color display compatible monitor 1280 X 1024 pixels 32 bit color display recommended USB 2 0 port nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATI X1600 series or higher Microsoft DirectX 9 0c or higher A 32 bit version of i Launcher will be installed even on 64 bit editions of Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 Opening i La...

Page 103: ...9 AVI MJPEG Photos JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF MPO Files that have been recorded with other manufacturers devices may not play back smoothly Viewing photos 6 7 9 0 8 5 4 3 1 2 66 No Description 1 File name 2 Enlarged area 3 Histogram 4 Open the selected file 5 Histogram button 6 Rotate to the left Rotate to the right 7 Move to the previous file Move to the next file 8 Fit the photo to the screen 9 View t...

Page 104: ... the computer Playback Editing 103 ViewingVideos 6 8 5 4 3 1 2 7 No Description 1 File name 2 Adjust the volume 3 Open the selected file 4 Move to the next file 5 Stop 6 Pause 7 Move to the previous file 8 Progress bar ...

Page 105: ...Settings menu 105 Accessing the settings menu 105 Sound 106 Display 106 Connectivity 107 General 108 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera s settings ...

Page 106: ...cessing the settings menu 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Select a menu Settings Sound Display Connectivity General Icon Description Sound Set various camera sounds and the volume p 106 Display Customize the display settings p 106 Connectivity Set the connection options p 107 General Change the settings for the camera system such as memory format and default file name p 108 Settings menu Learn to conf...

Page 107: ...p you compose a scene Off 2 X 2 3 X 3 Cross Diagonal Date Time Display Set whether or not to display the date and time on the camera s display Off On Help Display Display a brief description of an option or menu Off On Sound Default Item Description Volume Set the volume of all sounds Off Low Medium High Beep Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you press the buttons or switch modes Off On Sh...

Page 108: ... cable NTSC 1080i 720p 480p PAL 1080i 720p 576p If the HDTV does not support the selected resolution the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution i Launcher Set i Launcher to launch automatically when you connect your camera to your computer Off On Default Item Description Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen Auto Dark Normal Bright Normal is fixed in Playback mode ev...

Page 109: ...OTO to 999PHOTO each time a folder is full The maximum number of files that can be stored in one folder is 9 999 The camera defines file names according to the Design rule for Camera File system DCF standard If you intentionally change file names the camera may not play back the files General Default Item Description Language Set a language for the display text Time Zone Set the time zone for your...

Page 110: ...em Description Imprint Set whether or not to display the date and time on captured photos Off Date Date Time The date and time will be displayed on the bottom right corner of the photo Some printer models may not print the date and time properly The photo will not display the date and time if you select Text in mode you select mode Auto Power Off Set the camera to automatically turn off when you p...

Page 111: ... 112 Using or storing the camera 113 About memory cards 115 About the battery 118 Before contacting a service center 122 Camera specifications 125 Glossary 129 FCC notice 134 Index 135 Appendixes Get information about error messages specifications and maintenance ...

Page 112: ... Transfer the files from the memory card to your computer and format the card Then open the Settings menu and select General File No Reset p 108 Error message Suggested remedies File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center File system not supported Your camera does not support the FAT file structure of the inserted memory card Format the memory card on the camera Low Battery Inse...

Page 113: ...ust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Never use benzene thinners or alcohol to clean the device These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens cover Camera maintenance ...

Page 114: ...waterproof Do not handle the battery adapter or memory card with wet hands Operating the camera with wet hands may cause damage to your camera Storing for extended period of time When you store the camera for an extended period place it in a sealed container with an absorbent material such as silica gel Over time unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use The present date and...

Page 115: ...f if struck or dropped This is to protect the memory card Turn on the camera to use it again While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance When you use the camera in low temperatures it may take some time to turn on the color of the display may be changed temporarily or after images may appear These conditions are not malfunction...

Page 116: ...r microSDXC memory cards Terminal Write protect switch Label front You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write protect switch on an SD SDHC or SDXC card Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos Memory card adapter Memory card To use micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card reader insert the card into a...

Page 117: ...13 481 704 376 592 814 438 657 938 543 849 1 147 788 938 1 511 1 140 1 611 1 930 1 611 2 266 2 744 2 266 2 744 3 199 Video Size 60fps 30fps 1920 X 1080 Approx 09 44 1280 X 720 Approx 15 39 640 X 480 Approx 30 44 320 X 240 Approx 90 06 The figures above are measured without using the zoom function Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom Several videos were recorded in succession to de...

Page 118: ... new memory card Do not bend drop or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high temperature high humidity or corrosive substances Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or foreign substances If dirty wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you...

Page 119: ...tely 200 photos The battery life was measured under the following conditions in Program mode in darkness resolution Fine quality OIS on 1 Set the flash option to Fill in take a single shot and zoom in or out 2 Set the flash option to Off take a single shot and zoom in or out 3 Perform steps 1 and 2 waiting 30 seconds between each step Repeat the process for 5 minutes and then turn off the camera f...

Page 120: ...rge a fully discharged battery When you do not use the camera for an extended period 3 months or more check the battery and recharge it regularly If you let the battery discharge continually its capacity and life may decrease which can lead to a malfunction fire or explosion Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries chargers and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from making conta...

Page 121: ... After charging is finished disconnect the cable from your camera Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable Doing so may damage the cable Notes about charging with a computer connected Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge when you use a USB hub other USB devices are connected to your computer you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer the US...

Page 122: ...lessly or improperly For your safety follow these instructions for proper battery handling The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact a service center Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and adapters and charge the battery only by t...

Page 123: ...There is no space on the memory card Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card Format the memory card The memory card is defective Get a new memory card Make sure that the camera is switched on Charge the battery Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly The camera freezes Remove the battery and insert it again The camera heats up While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal a...

Page 124: ...ing memory cards for more detail p 117 Cannot play back files If you change the name of a file your camera may not play the file the name of the file should meet the DCF standard If you encounter this situation play back the files on your computer Situation Suggested remedies The photo is blurry Make sure that the focus option you set is suitable for close up shots p 63 Make sure that the lens is ...

Page 125: ...rogram that you can install with the i Launcher program on your computer Situation Suggested remedies i Launcher is not functioning properly End i Launcher and restart the program Make sure that i Launcher is set to On in the settings menu p 107 Depending on your computer s specifications and environment the program may not launch automatically In this case click Start All Programs Samsung i Launc...

Page 126: ... Display Type TFT LCD Feature 3 0 75 0 mm 460K Focusing Type TTL Auto Focus Center AF Multi AF Selection AF Tracking AF Face Detection AF Range Wide W Tele T Normal AF 31 in 80 cm infinity 59 in 150 cm infinity Macro 4 31 in 10 80 cm 59 138 in 150 350 cm Auto Macro 0 4 in 1 cm infinity 59 in 150 cm infinity Super Macro 0 4 in 1 cm Shutter speed Auto 1 8 1 2 000 sec Program 1 1 2 000 sec Night 8 1 ...

Page 127: ... Imprinting Date Time Date Off Shooting Photos Modes Smart Auto Portrait Night Portrait Backlight Portrait Night Backlight Landscape White Natural Green Blue Sky Sunset Macro Macro text Macro Color Tripod Action Program Manual Scene Frame Guide Night Portrait Children Landscape Close up Text Sunset Dawn Backlight Fireworks Beach Snow Panorama Magic Plus Low Light Shot HDR Split Shot Photo Filter M...

Page 128: ...h eye Classic Retro Videos Edit Still image capture Time trimming Storage Media Internal memory Approximately 74MB External memory Optional SD card 2 GB guaranteed SDHC card up to 32 GB guaranteed SDXC card up to 64 GB guaranteed Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications File format Still Image JPEG DCF EXIF 2 21 Movie Clip MP4 Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio AAC Image size Icon Siz...

Page 129: ... Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium ion battery SLB 10A 1050 mAh Connector type Micro USB 5 pin The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W X H X D 4 7 X 3 3 X 2 2 in 118 9 X 83 8 X 56 5 mm without protrusions Weight 17 7 oz 503 g without battery and memory card OperatingTemperature 0 40 C 32 104 F Operating Humidity 5 85 Software i Launcher Specifications may change w...

Page 130: ...ens Optical zoom When using the Digital zoom the image quality will deteriorate as the magnification increases ACB Auto Contrast Balance This feature automatically improves the contrast of your images when the subject is backlit or when there is a high contrast between your subject and the background AEB Auto Exposure Bracket This feature automatically captures several images at different exposure...

Page 131: ...ains a photosite for each pixel in the image Each photosite records the brightness of the light that strikes it during an exposure Common sensor types are CCD Charge coupled Device and CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor DIS Digital Image Stabilization This feature compensates in real time for shaking and vibrating while shooting There can be a certain amount of image degradation compare ...

Page 132: ...sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera At higher ISO sensitivity settings the camera uses a higher shutter speed which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light However images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A lossy method of compression for digital images JPEG ...

Page 133: ... let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion Vignetting A reduction of an image s brightness or saturation at the periphery outer edges compared to the center of the image Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image White balance color balance An adjustment of the intensities of colors typically the primary colors red green...

Page 134: ...c accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics commitment to sustainable development and social responsibility through eco driven business and management activities Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates th...

Page 135: ...use harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which t...

Page 136: ...e 70 Burst modes Bracket 76 Continuous 75 Precapture 76 C Camera maintenance 112 Camera specifications 125 Capturing an image from video 90 Charging 21 Cleaning Camera body 112 Display 112 Lens 112 Connecting to a computer Mac 98 Windows 100 Contrast Playback mode 93 Shooting mode 78 D Date Time Set 108 Deleting files 85 Digital zoom 34 Disconnecting the camera 97 Display brightness 107 Display ty...

Page 137: ... I Icons Playback mode 81 Shooting mode 24 i Launcher 99 Image Adjustment ACB 93 Brightness Playback mode 93 Shooting mode 70 Contrast Playback mode 93 Shooting mode 78 Red eye 94 Saturation Playback mode 93 Shooting mode 78 Sharpness 78 Image quality 57 Imprint 109 Intelli zoom 35 ISO sensitivity 62 L Language settings 108 M Macro Auto Macro 64 Macro 64 Super Macro 64 Magic Plus mode HDR 47 Low L...

Page 138: ...ting mode 56 Retouching faces 94 Rotating 91 S Saturation Playback mode 93 Shooting mode 78 Scene mode 44 Self portrait 67 Service center 122 Settings 108 Sharpness 78 P Panorama mode 45 Playback button 17 Playback mode 81 POWER button 15 Program mode 42 Protecting files 84 Q Quick view 107 R REC button 15 Red eye Playback mode 94 Shooting mode 59 Memory card Caution 117 Insert 20 Menu button 17 M...

Page 139: ...Transferring files Mac 98 Windows 100 Tripod mount 16 U Unpacking 14 USB port 15 V Video Playback mode 89 Shooting mode 51 Video out 107 Viewing files Category 83 HDTV 96 Panoramic photos 87 Slide show 88 Thumbnails 82 TV 95 W White Balance 72 Z Zoom Using the zoom 34 Zoom button 16 Zoom sound settings 79 Index ...

Page 140: ...Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries ...

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