USER MANUAL WB110 Click a topic This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. 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.
Health and safety information Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Do not touch the flash while it fires. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. 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.
Health and safety information Never use a damaged 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. Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields. Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction. You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Icon Smart Auto Additional information Program Safety warnings and precautions Scene DUAL IS Panorama Magic Plus [] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. () Page number of related information → The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select Face Detection → Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal).
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] 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.
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes appear red. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 57) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 88) Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
Quick reference Capturing photos of people • mode > Beauty Shot 42 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) 57 • Face Detection 65 • Self-Portrait 65 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn 41 • Flash options 58 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 60 Capturing action photos Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 60 • EV (to adjust exposure) 68 • ACB (to compensate for subj
Contents Basic functions.................................................................................................................. 13 Selecting options or menus .................................................................................. 27 Unpacking .................................................................................................................... 14 Setting the display and sound .............................................................................
Contents Extended functions........................................................................................................ 37 Shooting options............................................................................................................. 53 Using the Smart Auto mode .................................................................................. 38 Selecting a resolution and quality ......................................................................
ontents C Playback/Editing.............................................................................................................. 75 Using Face Detection ............................................................................................... 65 Detecting faces ........................................................................................................ Capturing a self portrait shot ................................................................................
ontents C Settings................................................................................................................................ 98 Appendixes......................................................................................................................104 Settings menu ............................................................................................................ 99 Error messages ..................................................................................
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera USB cable AA Alkaline batteries Strap Lens cap/Lens cap strap Quick Start Guide Camera case A/V cable Memory card Memory card/ Memory card adapter HDMI cable • 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.
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Mode dial (p.
Camera layout Microphone Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer when the image is out of focus • Steady: When the camera is connecting to a computer or when the image is in focus part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume Buttons (p.
Camera layout Buttons Mode dial Icon Button 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. Description Access options or menus. Move back. D c F t Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene. DUAL IS: Capture a photo with options that reduce camera shake.
Camera layout Attaching a strap Attaching a lens cap Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently. Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens.
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 Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Memory card Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up. Memory card Check the polarity (+/-) of the batteries before inserting them.
Turning on your camera Press [X] to turn your camera on or off. • The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 21) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode. If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] until the status lamp blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.
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 by selecting Language. 1 2 Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o]. 3 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o]. Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o].
Performing the initial setup 6 7 Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o]. Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o]. 9 10 Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o]. Press [r] to finish the initial setup. Date Type The screen may differ depending on the language selected. YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Back 8 Set Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].
Learning icons The camera displays icons for the mode and options you set. The icons flash yellow for a while if you change options.
Learning icons 3 Shooting information Icon Description Icon Description Aperture value Current date Shutter speed Current time Available recording time Exposure value Available number of photos Memory card inserted • • • : Fully charged : Partially charged : Replace the batteries Auto focus frame Camera shake Zoom indicator Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on Zoom ratio Histogram Basic functions 24
Using the Mode screen Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode or function. Rotate the mode dial to a desired mode. Selecting a Mode Screen No. In Shooting or Playback mode, rotate the mode dial to display a Mode Screen. You can select an icon on the Mode screen in Magic Plus mode. 1 Magic Frame Split Shot Photo Filter Movie Filter Description 1 Current Mode screen • Rotate the mode dial to go to another mode screen.
Using the Mode screen Icons on the Mode screen Mode Icon Description Mode Icon Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically by the camera. (p. 38) Magic Frame: Capture a photo with various frame effects. (p. 47) Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted manually. (p. 40) Split Shot: Capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. (p. 48) Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specific scene. (p.
Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [m], and then press [D/c/F/t] or [o]. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select an option or a menu. • To move up or down, press [D] or [c]. • To move left or right, press [F] or [t]. Going back to the previous menu Press [r] to go back to the previous menu. Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode. Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Selecting options or menus For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 3 Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or [o]. 4 Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option. White Balance : Daylight 2 Press [m]. Back EV 5 White Balance Press [o] to save your settings.
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. Setting the display type About histograms You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays different shooting or playback information. See the table below. A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed in your photo. If the histogram has a high peak on the left, the photo is underexposed and will appear dark.
Setting the display and sound Setting the sound Setting the option display view You can hide or show the option display appearing in some modes. Turn on or off the sound your camera emits when you perform functions. Press [o] repeatedly. 1 2 3 • Hide the option display. • Show the option display. Rotate the mode dial to Select Sounds → Beep Sound. Select an option. Beauty Shot Option display Panel off ▲ For example, in .
Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Align your subject in the frame. . 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 5 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. 6 Press [P] to return to Shooting mode. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. Press [P] to view the captured photo. • To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes. See page 35 for tips to get clearer photos.
Capturing photos Zooming Digital zoom You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 26X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 130 times.
Capturing photos Intelli zoom Setting Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 52 times. Photo resolution when the Intelli zoom is on Optical range 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Intelli Zoom. Select an option. Icon Description Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
Capturing photos Reducing camera shake In Shooting mode, you can set either the Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) or the Dual Image Stabilizer (Dual IS) to reduce or eliminate picture blurriness from camera shake.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake • Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone. shake digitally. (p. 34) mode or set the Dual IS option to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 44, 34) • Select the When Half-pressing the shutter button is displayed Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus.
Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: --there is little contrast between the subject and background (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) --the light source behind the 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
Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode.
Using the Smart Auto mode In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to . Icon Align your subject in the frame. Description Landscapes • The camera automatically selects a scene. An appropriate scene icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.
Using the Smart Auto mode Icon Description Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for a certain period of time. (when shooting in the dark) Actively moving subjects • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses 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.
Using the Program mode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to . Set the desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 53) 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to . Option Beauty Shot Select a scene. Help the other person capture a photo of you by showing part of the pre-composed scene. Capture scenes at night or in low lighting (using a tripod is Night recommended). Automatically detect and focus on human faces so that you Portrait can achieve clear, soft portraits.
Using the Scene mode Using the Beauty Shot mode In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to . 6 7 8 Select Beauty Shot. Press [m]. Select Face Retouch. Select an option. • For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more imperfections. Face Retouch Off Press [m]. Level 1 Select Face Tone. Level 2 Select an option. Level 3 • For example, increase the face tone setting to make skin appear lighter.
Using the Scene mode 4 Using the Frame Guide When you want another person to capture a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame guide feature. The frame guide helps the other person capture a photo of you by showing part of the pre-composed scene. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to . Ask another person to capture a photo. • The person aligns the subject in the frame using the guides, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo. 5 To cancel the guides, press [r]. Select Frame Guide.
Using the DUAL IS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions. • The camera will correct photos optically only when the light source is brighter than fluorescent light. • If your subject is moving rapidly, the photo may be blurry. • Set the Optical Image Stabilization option or Dual IS option to reduce camera shake in different shooting modes. (p.
Using the Panorama mode In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo. Capture and combine a series of photos to create a panoramic image. 4 With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. • Arrows toward the direction of motion are displayed, and the entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box.
Using the Panorama mode • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following: -- moving the camera too quickly or too slowly -- moving the camera too little to capture the next image -- moving the camera at irregular speeds -- shaking the camera -- shooting in dark places -- capturing moving subjects nearby -- shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing • Photos taken are automatically saved, and shooting is stopped under the following conditions: -- if you cha
Using the Magic Plus mode Capture a photo or record a video by selecting appropriate modes for various effects. Using the Magic Frame mode In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to your photos. The shape and the feel of the photos will change according to the frame you select. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to Select . 4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Split Shot mode In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to Select . . Select a split style. 4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. 5 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. 6 Press [o] to save the photo. • Repeat steps 4 and 5 to capture the rest of the photos. • To recapture a photo, press [r].
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Photo Filter mode Option Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Vignetting Cross Filter Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye Old Film Classic Retro Fish-eye 1 2 3 Classic Rotate the mode dial to Select Description Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. (The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred.) Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras.
Using the Magic Plus mode 4 5 Using the Movie Filter mode Apply various filter effects to your videos to create unique images. 1 2 3 Rotate the mode dial to Select . Press (Video recording) to start recording. Press (Video recording) again to stop recording. Depending on the option you select, the recording resolution may change to or smaller automatically. . Select an effect.
Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record HD (1280 X 720) 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 back correctly.
Using the Movie mode Pause recording The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. • Press [o] to pause while recording. • Press [o] to resume.
Shooting options Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution Setting the video resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen. When you use a high resolution, the file size will also increase. Setting the photo resolution 1 2 3 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Movie Size. Select an option. Icon In Shooting mode, press [m].
Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting an image quality Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality settings will result in larger file sizes. Setting the photo quality The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in the JPEG format. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Quality. Select an option. Icon Description Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality. Fine: Capture photos in high quality. Normal: Capture photos in normal quality.
Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 1 3 In Shooting mode, press [t]. Press [Shutter] 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 Off 10 Sec 2 Sec Double Exit 2 • Timer options are not available if you set burst options.
Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye How to use the flash If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using the flash." (p. 58) Press [F] to pop the flash up when it is need. Before correction When the flash unit is closed, the flash does not fire regardless of the selected option.
Shooting in the dark Using the flash Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light in your photos. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [F]. Press [F] to pop the flash up when it is need.
Shooting in the dark 3 Select an option. Icon Icon Description Off: • The flash will not fire. • The camera will display the shake warning when you are shooting in low light. Auto: The flash will fire automatically when the subject or background is dark. Red-eye: • The flash will fire twice when the subject or background is dark to reduce the red-eye effect. • There is an interval between the 2 bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Fill in: • The flash always fires.
Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (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 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select ISO. Select an option.
Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Using macro Changing the focus option Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. (Refer to "Changing the focus option".) You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus option according to the distance between the camera and subjects. 1 In Shooting mode, press [c].
Changing the camera’s focus 2 Adjusting the focus area Select an option. Icon Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 cm) away. Farther than 138 in. (350 cm) away when you use the zoom. Macro: Focus on a subject that is 4-31 in. (10-80 cm) from the camera. 79-138 in. (200-350 cm) when you use the zoom. Auto Macro: • Focus on a subject farther than 4 in. (10 cm) away. Farther than 79 in. (200 cm) away when you use the zoom. • It is set automatically in some shooting modes.
Changing the camera’s focus Focusing on a selected area Using tracking auto focus You can focus on an area that you have selected. 1 2 3 Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Focus Area → Selection AF. Press [o], and then press [D/c/F/t] to move the frame to a desired area. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Focus Area → Tracking AF. Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press [o].
Changing the camera’s focus • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. • Tracking a subject may fail when: -- the subject is too small -- the subject moves excessively -- the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place -- 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.
Using Face Detection If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. Detecting faces Capturing a self portrait shot Your camera automatically detects up to 10 human faces in one scene. Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance to close-up, and then emits a beep when ready.
Using Face Detection Capturing a smile shot Detecting eye blinking The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture 2 photos in succession. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 1 2 Select Face Detection → Smile Shot. Compose your shot. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Face Detection → Blink Detection. • The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.
Using Face Detection Tips for detecting faces • When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face automatically.
Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. 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. 3 Press [F/t] to adjust the exposure. • The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases. EV : +1 Back Darker (-) 1 2 Neutral (0) In Shooting mode, press [m].
Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) Changing the metering option When the light source is behind your subject or there is high contrast between your subject and the background, your subject is likely to appear dark in the photo. In this case, set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.
Adjusting brightness and color Selecting a White Balance setting The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select White Balance. Select an option. Icon Description Auto WB: Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions.
Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own White Balance Adjusting color temperature 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 scene. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 1 2 3 Select White Balance → Custom Set. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select White Balance → Color Temp..
Using burst modes (continuous, motion capture, AEB) It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Icon 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Description Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera photos (5 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos).
Adjusting images Adjust the sharpness, contrast, or saturation of your photos. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. 4 Press [F/t] to adjust each value. Sharpness Select Image Adjust. - Select an option. • Sharpness • Contrast • Saturation + Contrast + Description Soften the edges on your photos (suitable for 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. Description Decrease the color and brightness.
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. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Voice. Select an option. Icon Description Zoom Mute: The camera stops recording sound temporarily when you 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.
Playback/Editing Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files. Starting Playback mode Photo file information View photos or play videos stored in your camera. 1 2 Memory in use Press [P]. • The most recent file will be displayed. • If the camera is off, it will turn on and display the most recent file. File Information Press [F/t] to scroll through files. Histogram • Press and hold [F/t] to scroll through files quickly.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Video file information Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. 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.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files by category View files by category, such as date or file type. 1 2 3 In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left. Press [m]. 4 5 6 Scroll to a desired list, and then press [o] to open the list. Scroll to a desired file, and then press [o] to view the file. Rotate [Zoom] to the left to return to the previous view, and then press [r]. Select Filter → a category.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once. Protecting files Protect a file from accidental deletion. 1 2 3 1 In Playback mode, select a file to protect. Press [m], and then select Protect → On . In Playback mode, press [f]. • When in thumbnails view, press [m], select Delete → Select, and then skip to step 3, or press [f], select Select, and then skip to step 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to protect additional files.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing photos Deleting all files You can select all files, and then delete them at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [m]. Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. • When in thumbnails view, press [m], select Delete → Delete All, and then Enlarging a photo skip to step 3, or press [f], select Delete All, and then skip to step 3. 2 3 Select Delete → Delete All. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing panoramic photos To Move the enlarged area Description Press [D/c/F/t]. Trim the enlarged photo Press [o], and then select Yes. (The trimmed photo will be saved as a new file. The original photo is retained in its original form.) View photos captured in Panorama mode. When you view photos that were captured by another camera, the zoom ratio may differ. 1 In Playback mode, press [F/t] to scroll to a desired panoramic photo.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a slide show Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide show function does not work for videos. 1 2 In Playback mode, press [m]. 3 Select a slide show effect option. Select Slide Show Options. • Skip to step 5 to start a slide show with no effects. 4 5 6 Press [m]. Select Start Slide Show. View the slide show. • Press [o] to pause the slide show. • Press [o] again to resume the slide show.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a video To In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed segments as new files. Scan backward 1 2 In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [o]. View the video. Pause or resume playback Scan forward Current playback time/ Video length Adjust the volume level Description Press [F]. Each time you press [F], you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Trimming a video 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Capturing an image from video In Playback mode, select a video, and then press [m]. Select Trim Movie. Press [o] to start playing the video. 1 While viewing a video, press [o] at the point where you want to capture an image. 2 Press [c]. • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video. • The captured image is saved as a new file. Press [o] → [c] at the point where you want the trimming to begin.
Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. Resizing photos Rotating a photo Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. Select Resize. Select an option.
Editing a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Option Apply special effects to your photos. Normal 1 2 3 4 Rotate the mode dial to Select . Miniature . Rotate [Zoom] to the left, and then select a photo. Vignetting Select Smart Filter → an option. Cross Filter Fish-eye Old Film Classic Smart Filter : Miniature Cancel Set Retro 5 Description No effect Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. (The top and bottom of the photo will be blurred.
Editing a photo Adjusting your photos Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation or how to correct the red-eye effect. If the center of a photo is dark, you can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution. • You can adjust brightness, contrast, and 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.
Editing a photo Retouching faces 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to 6 Press [c] to save. Select Removing red-eye . . Rotate [Zoom] to the left, and then select a photo. Select Face Retouch. Press [F/t] to adjust the option. • As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother. 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to Select . . Rotate [Zoom] to the left, and then select a photo. Select Red-eye Fix. Press [c] to save.
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to 6 7 . Select Connectivity → Video Out. Select the video signal output for your country or region. (p. 101) Turn off your camera and TV. Connect your camera to your TV with the A/V cable. Audio Turn on your TV, and then select the A/V video source. Turn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV.
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Viewing files on an HDTV You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos or videos on an HDTV using the optional HDMI cable. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is supported by most HDTVs. 1 2 3 4 5 Rotate the mode dial to 6 7 Select an HDMI resolution. (p. 101) Turn off your camera and HDTV.
Transferring files to the computer Connect the camera to the computer, to transfer files from the camera's memory card to the computer. Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Your computer must be running Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 for you to connect the camera as a removable disk. 1 2 3 4 Rotate the mode dial to . Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off. 5 Turn on the camera.
Transferring files to the computer Transferring files to your Mac OS computer When you connect the camera to your Mac OS computer, the computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.5 or later (except PowerPC) is supported. 1 2 3 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon. 4 5 Double-click the removable disk icon.
Using programs on the computer i-Launcher allows you to playback files with Multimedia Viewer and provides links so that you can download useful programs. 5 6 Installing i-Launcher 1 2 3 4 Rotate the mode dial to . Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → On. Turn on the camera. Select a destination folder on your computer, and then select Yes. • If a pop-up window prompting you to run iLinker.exe appears, run it first.
Using programs on the computer Available programs when using i-Launcher Using i-Launcher Option Multimedia Viewer i-Launcher allows you to play back files with Multimedia Viewer. Description You can view 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.
Using programs on the computer Windows OS Requirements Item CPU RAM OS* Hard disk capacity Others Requirements Intel® Pentium®4 3.2 GHz or higher/ AMD Athlon™ FX 2.6 GHz or higher Opening i-Launcher On your computer, select Start → All Programs → Samsung → i-Launcher → Samsung i-Launcher.
Using programs on the computer Using Multimedia Viewer Multimedia Viewer allows you to play back files. From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Multimedia Viewer. • Multimedia Viewer supports the following formats: -- Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), 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 1 No.
Using programs on the computer Viewing Videos 1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 Playback/Editing 97 Description File name Adjust the volume. Open the selected file. Move to the next file. Stop Pause Move to the previous file.
Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. Accessing the settings menu 1 2 Rotate the mode dial to 3 . Select an item. Sounds Medium Volume Select a menu. On Beep Sound Settings Shutter Sound Sounds Off Start Sound Display On AF Sound Connectivity General Sound 1 Back 4 Select Select an option. Volume Icon Description Off Sounds: Set various camera sounds and the volume. (p. 100) Low Display: Customize the display settings. (p.
Settings menu Sounds Display * Default Item Volume Description Set the volume of all sounds. (Off, Low, Medium*, High) * Default Item Set the sound the camera emits when you press the buttons or switch modes. (Off, On*) Set the sound the camera emits when you press the shutter Shutter Sound button. (Off, Sound 1*, Sound 2, Sound 3) Set the sound the camera emits when you turn on your camera.
Settings menu Connectivity * Default * Default Item Display Brightness Quick View Description Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright) Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto. Video Out Set whether or not to review a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode. (Off, On*) This feature does not work in some modes. If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the camera automatically switches to Auto Display Off mode.
Settings menu General * Default Item Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Description Set a language for the display text. * Default Item Specify how to name files. • Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. • Series*: Set the file number to resume from the previous file number when you insert a new memory card, format a memory card, or delete all files. Set the time zone for your location.
Settings menu * Default Item Description * Default Item Set whether or not to display the date and time on captured photos. (Off*, Date, Date & Time) Format the internal memory and the memory card. Formatting will delete all files, including protected files. (Yes, No) • The date and time will be displayed on the bottom Imprint right corner of the photo. • Some printer models may not print the date and time Format properly.
Appendixes Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance.
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Error message Suggested remedies File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center. Card Error • Turn off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format your memory card. 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.
Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. • 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 Using or storing the 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. Inappropriate places to use or store the camera • Batteries discharge even when the camera is not being used. • Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures.
Camera maintenance • Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when not in • • • • • • • use. Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand, sharp implements, or loose change. Do not use the camera if the screen is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the camera to a Samsung service center to have it repaired.
Camera maintenance About memory cards Memory card adapter Supported memory cards This product supports SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity), microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory cards. Memory card Terminal To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.
Camera maintenance Video Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 2 GB SD card: Size Photo Size Super Fine Fine Normal 228 353 525 249 366 555 290 462 647 290 462 669 431 669 911 746 1,138 1,485 1,138 1,752 2,136 1,485 2,136 2,734 2,555 3,179 3,461 30fps 1280 X 720 Approx. 15' 46" 640 X 480 Approx. 30' 54" 320 X 240 Approx.
Camera maintenance Cautions when using memory cards • Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below • • • • • • • • • Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign 0 °C/32 °F or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction. Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card.
Camera maintenance About the battery Cautions about using the battery Low battery message When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn red and the "Low Battery" message will appear. Replace with new AA alkaline batteries. Notes about using the battery • Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F • • • • • • or above 40 °C/104 °F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries.
Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly 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.
Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Situation The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is not malfunctioning. • Make sure that the focus option you set is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 61) The date and time are Set the date and time in the display settings. (p. 102) incorrect The display or Remove the battery, and then insert it again.
Before contacting a service center Situation The TV does not display your photos Your computer does not recognize your camera Suggested remedies Situation • Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the • • • • TV with the A/V cable. Make sure that your memory card contains photos. Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly. Make sure that your camera is switched on. Make sure that you are using a supported operating system.
Camera specifications Image sensor Type 1/2.3" (Approximately 7.76 mm) CCD Effective pixels Approximately 20.2 mega-pixels Total pixels Approximately 20.4 mega-pixels Normal (AF) Range Macro Auto Macro Lens Focal length SAMSUNG Lens f = 4.0–104.0 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 22.3–580 mm) F-stop range F3.1 (W)–F5.9 (T) Shutter speed • Still image mode: 1.0–26.0X (Optical zoom X Digital zoom: • Auto: 1/8–1/2,000 sec. • Program: 1–1/2,000 sec. • Night: 8–1/2,000 sec. Zoom Super Macro 130.
Camera specifications Flash Shooting Mode Off, Auto, Red-eye, Fill in, Slow Sync, Red-eye Fix Range • Wide: 31-236 in. (80 cm–6 m) (ISO Auto) • Tele: 79-157 in. (2–4 m) (ISO Auto) Recharging time Approximately 5 sec.
Camera specifications Playback Icon • Type: Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show with Music and Effect, Movie clip Photos 5152 X 3432 • Edit: Resize, Rotate, Smart Filter, Crop • Effect: Image Adjust (Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, ACB, 5152 X 2896 Face Retouch, Red-eye Fix), Smart Filter (Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, Cross Filter, Fish-eye, Old Film, Classic, Retro) Videos 3840 X 3840 Image size Edit: Still image capture, Time trimming Storage File format 3648 X 2736 2592 X 1944 •
Camera specifications Interface Dimensions (W X H X D) Digital output connector USB 2.0 Audio input/ output Internal speaker (Mono), Microphone (Mono) Video output • A/V: NTSC, PAL (selectable) • HDMI 1.4: NTSC, PAL (selectable) Power source Battery AA Alkaline Batteries Connector type Micro USB (5 pin) The power source may differ depending on your region. 4.5 X 3.1 X 3.4 in. (114.48 X 79.26 X 86.45 mm) (without protrusions) Weight 13.6 oz.
Glossary 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. Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image.
Glossary Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camera’s sensor. Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed, the aperture value, and ISO sensitivity. 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 to Optical Image Stabilization. EV (Exposure Value) All the combinations of the camera’s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure.
Glossary ISO 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.
Glossary Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image. High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images. Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor.
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
FCC notice Caution: Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Index A B C D AF-assist light Battery Camera maintenance 106 Camera specifications 117 Capturing an image from video 84 Cleaning Date/Time Set 102 Deleting files 79 Digital zoom 32 Disconnecting the camera 91 Display brightness 101 Display type 29 DUAL IS mode 44 location 15 Settings 103 AF Lamp 103 AF Sound 100 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 101 Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) Playback mode 87 Shooting mode 69 Auto Display Off 101 A/V port 15 Caution 112 Inserting 19 Beauty Shot mode 42 Blink Detection 66 Brig
Index Enlarging 80 Error messages 105 Exposure 68 F Face Detection 65 Flash Auto 59 Fill in 59 Off 59 Red-eye 59 Red-eye Fix 59 Slow Sync 59 Focus area Center AF 62 Multi AF 62 Selection AF 62 Tracking AF 62 Formatting 103 Frame Guide 43 G Guide Line 100 H Half-press shutter 35 HDMI Size 101 HDTV 90 I Icons Playback mode 76 Shooting mode 23 i-Launcher 93 Image Adjustment ACB 87 Brightness Playback mode 87 Shooting mode 68 Contrast Playback mode 87 Shooting mode 73 Red-eye 88 Saturation Playback
Index Magic Plus mode Magic Frame 47 Movie Filter 50 Photo Filter 49 Split Shot 48 Memory card Caution 111 Insert 19 Menu button 17 Metering Center-weighted 69 Multi 69 Spot 69 Mode dial 17 Movie mode 51 O R S Open source licenses 103 Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 34 Optional accessories 14 REC button 15 Red-eye Saturation P Reset 103 Resolution Panorama mode 45 Playback button 17 Playback mode 76 POWER button 15 Program mode 40 Protecting files 79 Playback mode 88 Shooting mode 57 Playba
Index Shutter button 15 Slide show 82 Smart Auto mode 38 Smart Filter Photo shooting mode 49 Playback mode 86 Video recording mode 50 Smile Shot 66 Sound settings 30 Start Image 100 Status lamp 16 T V Thumbnails 77 Timer Video Shooting mode 56 Timer lamp 15 Time settings 21 Time zone settings 21, 102 Transferring files Mac 92 Windows 91 Tripod mount 16 W Playback mode 83 Shooting mode 51 Video out 101 Viewing files Category 78 HDTV 90 Panoramic photos 81 Slide show 82 Thumbnails 77 TV 89 U Unpac
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