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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
Settings
WB250F/WB251F/WB280F
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, you can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Do not disassemble or attempt to repa
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Health and saf ety 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 cause a fire. Maintain the distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. If you Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacema
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Health and saf ety 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 extended period The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. of time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your When you use the AC c
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Health and saf ety information Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts. You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and Avoid interference with other electronic devices. memory cards. Your camera emits radio frequenc
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Outline of the User Manual Copyright information Basic functions 18 • 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 41 • Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a • microSD™, microSDHC™, and mic
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Mode Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto T Additional information p Program Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual G Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. [] Smart s () Page number of related information i Best Face The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for g Magic Plus example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Settings n
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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. • Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) S
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Special features of your camera Setting a DIRECT LINK button option Using the Touch screen and camera buttons You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button. Access Settings. 1 You can operate the camera by either touching the screen or pressing the camera Access the DIRECT LINK button option. buttons. 2 Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list. 3 Using the DIRECT LINK button Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated.
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Special features of your camera Using MobileLink You can send files easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature. Install the Samsung Smart Camera Select the camera from the list and 1 4 application on the smart phone. connect the smart phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. On the smart phone or camera, 5 Access the MobileLink mode
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Special features of your camera Using Remote Viewfinder You can remotely control your camera from a smart phone. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will appear on the smart phone. Install the Samsung Smart Camera Select the camera from the list and 1 4 application on the smart phone. connect the smart phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow
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Special features of your camera Shooting samples – Macro Select the macro option ( ). 1 You can capture close up shots of small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Capture a photo. 2 The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture. 1 1
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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. 65) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 99) 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 ph
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Quick reference Capturing photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Applying effects to videos • s mode > Beauty Face 49 • s mode > Rich Tones 49 • g mode > Movie Filter 58 • i mode 52 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 68 Reducing camera shake • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) • EV (to adjust exposure) 77 65 • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright • Face Detection 74 backgrounds) 78 • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 38
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Contents Basic functions ................................................................................................................. 18 Extended functions ....................................................................................................... 41 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................................................. 42 Unpacking .............................................................................................................
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Contents Using Face Detection .............................................................................................. 74 Shooting options ............................................................................................................ 62 Detecting faces ....................................................................................................... 74 Selecting a resolution and quality ..................................................................... 63 Capturin
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C o nt ents Playback/Editing ............................................................................................................. 86 Wireless network .......................................................................................................... 110 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ................................................. 87 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ..................... 111 Starting Playback mode ...........................
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C o nt ents Settings ............................................................................................................................. 130 Settings menu ......................................................................................................... 131 Accessing the settings menu ............................................................................. 131 Sound ........................................................................................................
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ……………………………………… 19 Selecting options or menus …………………… 30 Selecting with buttons ………………………… 30 Camera layout …………………………………… 20 Selecting by touch ……………………………… 31 Using the DIRECT LINK button ………………… 22 Setting the display and sound ………………… 33 Inserting the battery and memory card ……… 23 Setting the display type ………………………… 33 Charging the battery and turning on Setting the sound ………………
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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 Battery charger Rechargeable battery Strap Memory card Memory card/Memory card adapter 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 service center. Samsung is not responsibl
