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USER
MANUAL
WB2100
This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for
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your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents
Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options
Playback/Editing Settings 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. Keep your camera away from small children and pets. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well. Do
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Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment 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 Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period power to the AC charger. of time. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and
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Health and safety information Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and Check that the camera is operating properly before use. memory cards. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. You must plug the small end of t
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Outline of the User Manual Copyright information Basic functions 13 • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for Microsoft Corporation. shooting. • Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 39 • HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a "High Definition Multimedia Interface" are mode. tra
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto Additional information Program Safety warnings and precautions Manual [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. Scene ( ) Page number of related information Panorama The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for Magic Plus → example: Select Face Detection → Normal (represents Select Face Settings Detection, and then select Normal). Mov
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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 speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By • Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
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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. 59) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 94) Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing
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Quick reference Capturing photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Applying effects to videos • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) • mode > HDR 47 • mode > Movie Filter 50 59 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 62 Reducing camera shake • Face Detection 67 • EV (to adjust exposure) 70 • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright Capturing photos at night or in the dark • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 36 backgrounds)
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Contents Using the Mode screen ........................................................................................... 26 Basic functions ................................................................................................................. 13 Selecting a Mode Screen ....................................................................................... 26 Unpacking ................................................................................................................
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Contents Extended functions ....................................................................................................... 39 Shooting options ............................................................................................................ 55 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................................................. 40 Selecting a resolution and quality ..................................................................... 56 Selecting a r
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C on t en ts Using Face Detection .............................................................................................. 67 Playback/Editing ............................................................................................................. 80 Detecting faces ....................................................................................................... 67 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ................................................. 81 Capturing a se
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C on t en ts Settings .............................................................................................................................104 Appendixes .....................................................................................................................110 Settings menu ......................................................................................................... 105 Error messages .........................................................................
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ……………………………………… 14 Selecting options or menus …………………… 28 Using [MENU] …………………………………… 28 Camera layout …………………………………… 15 Using [Fn] ……………………………………… 30 Using the screen ……………………………… 18 Attaching a strap ……………………………… 19 Setting the display and sound ………………… 31 Attaching a lens cap …………………………… 19 Setting the display type ………………………… 31 Setting the sound ……………………………… 32 Inserting the batter
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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 HDMI cable Rechargeable battery Strap Battery charger Memory card Memory card/ Memory card adapter Lens cap/Lens cap strap Quick Start Guide • 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 serv
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Mode dial (p. 17) POWER button Flash Recording button Speaker Shutter button Eyelet for camera strap Flash pop-up button AF-assist light/Timer lamp Zoom button This button works the same way as the zoom button on the next page. Lens HDMI port Accepts HDMI cable USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Basic functions 15
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Camera layout Microphone Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out Status lamp • In Playback mode: Zoom in on • Blinking: When the camera is part of a photo or view files as saving a photo or video, being thumbnails, or adjust the volume read by a computer when the image is out of focus • Steady: When the camera is connecting to a computer or Buttons (p. 17) when the image is in focus Display Battery chamber cover Tripod mount Insert a memory card and battery Basic functions 16
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Camera layout Buttons Mode dial Button Description Icon Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically Lock the adjusted exposure value in Shooting mode. by the camera. Access options or menus. Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the shutter speed Move back. and aperture value which the camera sets automatically. Basic functions Other functions Manual: Adjust various camera settings including shutter speed and aperture value. D Change the di
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Camera layout Low-angle shot Using the screen A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below the eyeline, looking up Pull the display outwards and rotate it up or down for high- and low-angle photos. the subject. High-angle shot A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above the eyeline, looking down on the subject. 40° 90° • Fold the display when not in use. • Rotate the display only within the angle allowed. Or the camera may be damaged. Basic functions 18
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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. Basic functions 19
