Samsung WB610 Changing the metering option p a h n d, Selecting a light source White balance

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Adjusting brightness and color

Changing the metering option p A h n d v

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.

1 In Shooting mode, press [m].

2 Select Shooting ¢Metering ¢an option.

Option Description

Multi:

tYour camera divides the scene into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area.

tSuitable for general photos.

Spot:

tYour camera measures only the light intensity of the very centre of the frame.

tIf a subject is not in the centre of the scene, your photo may be improperly exposed.

tSuitable for a subject with backlighting.

Center–weighted:

tYour camera averages the meter reading of the entire

frame with emphasis placed on the centre.

tSuitable for photos with subjects in the centre of the frame.

Selecting a light source (White balance)

p A h n d v

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 an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

(Auto WB)

 

(Daylight)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Cloudy)

(Tungsten)

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Contents WB600/WB610 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Safety warningsKeep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careUse only Samsung-approved accessories Health and safety informationSafety precautions DamageEnsure maximum battery and charger life Allow only qualified personnel to service your cameraProtect your camera’s lens Check that the camera is operating properly before useCopyright information Indications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesCamera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton Description Camera layoutInformation Icons on the right IconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionInserting the battery and memory card Removing the battery and memory cardBattery lock Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraPress Power Performing the initial setupPress the navigation button to select to an option or menu Selecting optionsPress o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Going back to the previous menuSelecting a white balance option in the P mode Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options Press F or t to select to a white balance optionSetting the sound Setting the display and soundPress m to return to the previous mode Changing the display typeTaking photos Rotate the mode dial to S Half-press Shutter to focusTaking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Digital rangeReducing camera shake OIS Shooting mode, press mSelect Shooting ¢ OIS ¢ an option. Option Description Holding your camera correctly When is displayedReducing camera shake Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus PhotosExtended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to S Align your subject in the frameHalf-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Dual is mode Rotate the mode dial to Using the Beauty Shot modeOnly, press m Select Shooting ¢ Face Tone ¢an optionUsing the frame guide Using the Scene modeRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene To cancel the guides, press oUsing the Program mode Shutter speed Aperture valueSlow shutter speed Big aperture valueUsing the Shutter Priority mode Using the Aperture Priority modeRotate the mode dial to Select Press o Press m Select Shooting ¢ Shutter Speed and then adjustUsing the Manual mode Select Shooting ¢ Manual EV and then adjustAperture value and shutter speed Recording a video How to use Video shooting buttonSelect Movie ¢ Voice ¢a sound option To pause recordingRecording a video Using the Smart Scene Detection modeRecording voice memos a p a h n d s Press m to switch to Shooting modeRecording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo Press Shutter to stopShooting options Learn about the options you can set in shooting modeSelecting a resolution S a p a h n d s Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p a h n d s V mode, press m Select Shooting ¢ Movie Size ¢ an optionLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Press Shutter to start the timerShooting mode, press t Select an optionUsing the motion timer Using the timerSelect Press Shutter Pressing ShutterShooting in the dark Using the flash S a p a h n sPreventing red-eye a p s Shooting mode, press FShooting in the dark Adjusting the amount of flash p a h nShooting mode, press m Select Shooting → ISO → an option Adjusting the ISO speed pAhnChanging the camera’s focus Setting the focus distance a p a h n dUsing tracking auto focus p a h n s Adjusting the focus distance manuallyChanging the camera’s focus Using selection focus p a h n d Adjusting the focus area a p a h n d s Detecting faces Using face detection a p a h n d sUsing face detection Taking a self-portrait shotTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionRegistering faces as your favorites My Star  Take photos of one person at a time when registering facesViewing your favorite faces Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p a h n Select Shooting ¢ACB ¢ an option. Option DescriptionChanging the metering option p a h n d Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance MultiDefining your own white balance Shooting mode, press m Select Shooting ¢Drive ¢ an option Using burst modes p a h n sAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p a h n Improving your photos Applying smart lens effects a p a h nSelect a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos p a h nSaturation option Description Contrast optionPlayback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PPlayback mode, press m Playing backSelect a face from the list and press o Press D or M to change the ranking of the face, and press fSelect a category Viewing files as thumbnailsDo this Press f Select Yes Select the file you want to protect and press oProtecting files Deleting filesTo restore files from the recycle bin Using the recycle binCopying files to the memory card To activate the recycle binViewing photos Enlarging a photoStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start ¢Play Playing a videoUse the following buttons to control playback Playback mode, select a video and press oCapturing an image during playback Playing voice memosPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photoEditing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Applying photo styles Defining your own RGB toneEditing a photo Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsApplying smart lens effects You want and press f Creating a print order DpofIf you select Select, scroll to a photo and rotate Zoom Left or right to select the number of copies. Repeat forViewing files on an Hdtv Viewing files on a TV or HdtvViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Turn on your cameraHdmi cable Transferring files to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files to your computer for Windows Transferring files using Intelli-studioTurn on the camera Select a folder on your computer to save new filesTransferring files to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studioIteam Requirements Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring files to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settingsPress F or t to select a photo Press o to printAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, press m Select a menuCamera settings menu SoundDisplay Specify how to name files SettingsYes, No FormatSet the video signal output according to your Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minAnynet+ Remote control ImprintNtsc 1080i*, 720p, 480p files on an Hdtv with the Hdmi cableHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Computer or printerError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery specifications About the batteryBattery life Shooting time Shooting conditions Number of photosCamera maintenance Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreBefore contacting a service centre Situation Camera specifications Camera specifications DC power input 20 pin, 4.4 Connector Appendixes Image sizeVideo output Lithium-ion battery SLB-11A, 1,130 mAh Power sourceDimensions W x H x D 106.6 x 60.5 x 28mm Weight 40˚ C Operating humidity 5 85 % Software Intelli-studioSamsung Eco-mark Correct Disposal of This ProductIndex Index Fish-eye Miniature Vignetting Playing RecordingAs thumbnails 65 by category On TV 76 Slide show