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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
(WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only)
WB150/WB150F/
Settings
WB151/WB151F/WB152F
Appendixes
Index
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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. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others 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. Do not disassemble or attempt to repa
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Health and safety information Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. Avoid interference with pacemakers. The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between this cause a fire. camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger any reason to
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Health and safety information Use the battery only for its intended purpose. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not touch the flash while it fires. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. extended period of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera
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Health and safety information Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the Avoid interference with other electronic devices. camera. Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, This may cause your camera to malfunction. such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and manufactu
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Outline of the User Manual Basic functions 14 Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are functions for shooting. registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 34 • microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by registered trademarks of the SD Association. selecting a mode. ® • Wi-Fi , the Wi-
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto T Additional information Program p Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual G Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the [] Scene s shutter button. Magic Plus g () Page number of related information Wi-Fi (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only) w The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select Face Detection Live Pano
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) • Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter • Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Su
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Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. appear red. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 57) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 90) Photos have dust If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos
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Quick reference Capturing photos of people Adjusting the exposure Reducing camera shake (brightness) • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) • s mode > Beauty Shot 38 • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 31 59 • g mode > Picture in Picture 46 • EV (to adjust exposure) 69 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct • Viewing files by category in Smart Album red-eye) 57 • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds) 70 79 • Face Detection 64 • Viewing file
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Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 14 Extended functions .......................................................... 34 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 35 Unpacking ................................................................... 15 Camera layout ............................................................. 16 Using the Scene mode ................................................ 37 Using the Beauty
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Contents Using Face Detection .................................................. 64 Shooting options .............................................................. 53 Detecting faces .......................................................... 64 Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 54 Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................ 65 Selecting a resolution .................................................. 54 Capturing a smile shot ..
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Contents Playback/Editing ............................................................... 76 Wireless network (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only) .... 99 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 77 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ........................................................ 100 Starting Playback mode .............................................. 77 Connecting to a WLAN ............................................. 100 Viewing photos ...........
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Contents Settings ........................................................................... 120 Settings menu ........................................................... 121 Accessing the settings menu .................................... 121 Sound ..................................................................... 122 Display .................................................................... 122 Connectivity ............................................................. 123 General
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………… 15 Selecting options or menus ……………… 24 Camera layout ……………………………… 16 Setting the display and sound …………… 26 Setting the display type …………………… 26 Inserting the battery and memory card … 19 Setting the sound ………………………… 27 Charging the battery and turning on Capturing photos ………………………… 28 your camera ………………………………… 20 Zooming ………………………………… 29 Charging the battery ………………………
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Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Camera case A/V cable Rechargeable battery Strap Battery charger Memory card User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Memory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • The items included in the box may differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Sam
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. POWER button Microphone Shutter button Speaker Flash AF-assist light/Timer lamp Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. (WB150F/WB151F/WB152F only) Lens USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 16
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Camera layout Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume Mode dial (p. 18) Status lamp • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, Attaching the strap when the image is out of focus, x or there is a problem charging the battery (On WB150F/WB151F/ WB152F, when the camera is connecting to WLAN or sending y a photo) • Steady: When the camera
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Camera layout Mode dial Buttons Icon Description Button Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected Start recording a video. T automatically by the camera. Access options or menus. Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the p shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets Move back. automatically. Basic functions Other functions Aperture Priority: The camera selects a shutter D Change the display option. Move up A speed based on the aperture value
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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 gold-colored contacts facing up. Battery lock Memory card Slide the lock down to release the battery. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up. Rechargeable battery Using the memory card adapter Re
