Samsung WB500 manual Contents

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CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in a minor or moderate injury.

zLeaking, overheating, or burst battery could result in ¿re or injury.

–Use battery with the correct speci¿cation for the camera.

–Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of battery in ¿re.

–Do not insert the battery with the polarities reversed.

zRemove the battery when not planning to use the camera for a long period of time. Battery may leak corrosive electrolyte and permanently damage the camera’s components.

zDo not ¿re the Àash while it is in contact with hands or objects. Do not touch the Àash after using it continuously. It may cause burns.

zDo not move the camera while it is switched on when you are using the Charger. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the cable from the wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a ¿re or electric shock.

zTake care not to touch the lens or lens cover to avoid taking an unclear image and possibly causing camera malfunction.

zAvoid obstructing the lens or the Àash when you capture an image.

zWhen using this camera in low temperatures, you may experience the following. These are not camera malfunctions and usually recover at normal temperature.

–It takes longer to turn on the LCD monitor and the colour may differ from the subject.

–When changing the composition, there may be an after image on the LCD monitor.

zCredit cards may be demagnetized if left near case. Avoid leaving magnetic strip cards near the case.

zIt is highly likely to result in computer malfunctions when the 20 pin connector is connected to the USB port of a PC. Never connect the 20 pin connector to USB port of a PC.

Contents

READY

007

Package Contents

 

 

007

Included Contents

 

 

007

Sold Separately

 

 

008 Identification of features

 

 

008

Front & Top

 

 

009

Back

 

 

010

Bottom

 

 

010

5 Function button

 

 

012 Connecting to a power source

 

 

015

Inserting the battery

 

 

015 Inserting the memory card

 

 

016 Instructions on how to use the memory

 

 

card

 

 

018 When using the camera for the first

 

 

 

time

 

RECORDING

019

LCD monitor indicator

 

 

020 Starting the Recording mode

 

 

020

Selecting modes

 

 

020

How to use the Auto mode

 

 

021

How to use the Program mode

 

 

021

How to use the Manual mode

 

 

021

How to use the DUAL IS(Dual Image

 

 

Stabilization) mode

 

 

022

How to use the Beauty Shot mode

 

 

022

How to use the Nightscene modes

 

 

022

How to use the Scene modes

 

 

024

How to use the Movie clip mode

 

 

024

Recording HD (High De¿nition) movie clips

 

025

Recording the movie clip without sound

 

025

Pausing while recording a movie clip

 

 

 

(Successive Recording)

003

 

 

 

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Contents Page Instructions Getting to know your cameraUse this camera in the following order Thank you for buying a Samsung Digital Camera002 Contents 004 005 Effect button Rotating an image065 083006 System requirementsPackage Contents IdentiÀcation of features Mode dial FlashAF sensor/ Self-timer lamp Front & TopBack Bottom Function button„ Camera Status Lamp „ Self-timer lamp011 Connecting to a power source „ SLB-10A rechargeable battery SpeciÀcation„ Number of images and battery life Using the SLB-10A 012013 „ How to charge the rechargeable battery „ Charging LED of the AC Adapter014 Charging LEDInserting the battery BatteryInserting the memory card 015Instructions on how to use the memory card 016Label SD Secure Digital memory card 017Fine Normal 60FPS 30FPS 15FPS AboutWhen using the camera for the Àrst time „ Setting up the language018 Up/Down buttonLCD monitor indicator Image & Full Status019 IconsStarting the Recording mode How to use the Auto mode„ How to use the mode dial Selecting modesHow to use the Program mode How to use the Manual modeSelect the Program mode by using Mode dial . p.20 Select the Dual is mode by using Mode dial . p.20How to use the Beauty Shot mode How to use the Nightscene modesHow to use the Scene modes Select this mode at night or in low light conditions023 „ How to use the Frame Guide modeIcons Scene modes Description How to use the Movie clip mode What is H.264MPEG4 part10/AVC ?Recording HD High DeÀnition movie clips It supports a high quality movie clip in a small ¿le size„ Using Successive Recording Recording the movie clip without soundYou can record the movie clip without sound 025026 Things to watch out for when taking picturesPressing the Shutter button down half way Power button „ Using the Focus LockFocus lock 027Shutter button Zoom W/T Lever„ Tele Zoom 028„ Wide Zoom 029Command Lever How to use the Command lever modeControlling ISO/White Balance „ Exposure compensation Moving to Another MenuFunction Description / Info / Up button 031Histogram/Grid Window Histogram shows you the distribution GridMacro / Down button „ How to Set Focus Manually032 „ Available focusing method, by Recording mode „ Types of focus mode and focus range W Wide, T Tele033 „ Selecting the Áash mode Flash / Left button„ Flash range Unit m 034„ Flash mode indicator Icon Flash mode DescriptionSelf-timer / Right button „ Selecting the self-timer036 IconMotion Icon & Self-timer lamp „ Motion Timer037 „ Remote control range „ Replacing battery for the remote controlMenu / OK button „ Menu buttonFn button How to use the Fn menuFace Detection z z Fn button Size „ How to Enable Selection AFFocus Area 041 Fn button Frame rate Fn button MeteringIcon Metering Description Fn button Drive mode You can select continuous shot,AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing 042You can select the ISO sensitivity when taking pictures Icon ISO Mode DescriptionFn button ISO Fn button White balance 043„ Using the Custom White Balance „ Setting up the Aperture Value„ Setting up the Shutter Speed Fn button White balance Fn button Aperture Value„ Face Detection Fn button Face Detection045 „ Self Portrait 046„ Smile Shot „ Blink DetectionEffect button 047Icon Style mode Description Effect button Photo Style SelectorEffect button Image editing ColourPress the E button in the Program, Manual mode ContrastSaturation SharpnessUsing the LCD monitor to adjust the camera settings „ The items indicated by are default settingsSub menu Available mode Menu Sub menuYou can control Àash intensity Command Lever Flash Intensity051 052 QualityACB Sub menus Off, On 053 OIS Optical image Stabilization Voice MemoOIS Sub menus Off, On Voice recording „ Pausing while recording a voice054 Starting play mode Scene modePlaying back a still image 055„ How to capture the movie clip „ How to Control Volume While Playing Back Movie clipPlaying back a movie clip Movie clip capture functionOn camera movie trimming Playing back a recorded voice 057Press the Zoom T Lever Pause button againPlaying back a voice memo 058Select a still image that has the voice memo Button To stop playback of the voice memoUsing the camera buttons to set the camera Play mode buttonThumbnail /Digital Zoom Lever „ Thumbnail display„ Image enlargement Separately060 X11.40 X10.10 X9.60 X9.50 X8.10 X6.40Info / Up button Play & Pause / Down buttonPlay mode, the Play & Pause / Down button works as follows 061Left / Right / Menu / OK button Delete buttonPrint button Left/Right/MENU/OK button activate the followingEffect button Resize 063Is ¿nished, it will switch back to Original state Effect button Rotating an imageEffect button Colour You can rotate the stored images by Various degreesRed eye removal „ Custom colourRed eye effect can be removed from the captured image 065Face Retouch Contrast control Brightness control Saturation controlUsing the remote control in play mode You can play the movie clip and images by remote controlNoise effect 067068 Setting up the play back function using the LCD monitorMain Menu Sub Menu Starting the slide show Start the slide showSlide show can start only in the Show Start menu 069Selecting Images ConÀgure slide show effectsYou can select image to view Unique screen effects can be used for the slide showSetting play interval Setting Background MusicSet the slide show play interval Set the slide show musicPlayback Voice memoSmart Album You can add your voice to a stored still image„ Details of Each Category „ Searching or Deleting Files073 Category Description File Format074 Protecting imagesUp/Down/Left/Right button Select an image Deleting images 075To delete is displayed Be printed and how many prints to makeInstructions, the Dpof indicator will show „ StandardIndex Type077 „ Print sizeUp /Down /Left /Right button Copy To Card 078Volume Sound menuSound Start up SoundBeep Sound Self Portrait AF Sound080 Beep Sound sub menusSetup menu Setting the Grid LineDisplay LanguageSetting up the Date / Time / Date type Start up image You can adjust the LCD brightnessDisplay brightness 082Settings Quick viewFormatting a memory Display SaveTheir defaults Menu and all settings will be restored to their defaultsInitialisation Recycle Bin 084File name Imprinting the recording date There is an option to include DATE/TIME on still images085 File name DescriptionSelecting video out type „ Connecting to an external monitor086 Setting the USB Auto focus lampYou can turn on and off the Auto Focus lamp Computer or Printer„ Setting up the camera for connection to the printer Connecting the Camera to a Printer „ Easy printingPictBridge 088PictBridge Picture Selection PictBridge Print Setting You can select images you want to print089 Function Sub menuPictBridge Reset Software notesInitialises user-changed con¿gurations 090System requirements QuickTime Player 7.5 H.264MPEG4.AVC playback Requirements091 For Windows For Macintosh„ QuickTime Player 7.5 The movie viewing program About the software092 „ You can visit the Samsung web-site through the internet Setting up the application software093 094 Starting PC mode „ Camera settings for connection„ Disconnecting the camera and PC Your PC through the USB cable„ Downloading stored images 096Connect the camera to your PC with the USB cable Select an image and press the right mouse buttonRemoving the removable disk „ Windows 2000/XP/Vista097 Unplug the USB cableSamsung Master „ Downloading images098 Connect the camera to your PC„ Image viewer You can view the stored images 099100 Using the USB Driver for MAC Setting up the USB Driver for MAC101 SpeciÀcations 102Storage 103Image Play Be sure to observe the following precautions Important notesSand can be particularly troublesome to cameras Handling the cameraExtremes in temperature may cause problems Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the camera105 Samsung cannot be held responsible for camera malfunctionsFile Error Low BatteryDCF Full Error Card LockedBefore contacting a service centre Áash does not Àre Incorrect date and time is displayedImages don’t play back Colour of image is different to the original scene109 When using the USB hubCase When I open the Device Manager by clicking Start  Settings Plays back using the video player110 Are other USB cables connected to the PC?„ When the DirectX 9.0c or later is not installed 111Correct Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this product112 Its working life
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WB500 specifications

The Samsung WB500 is a versatile digital camera that has made a mark in the compact camera market since its launch. Designed for both amateur photographers and enthusiasts, it combines powerful features and user-friendly operation, making it an appealing option for those seeking to capture high-quality images with ease.

One of the standout features of the WB500 is its optical zoom capability. The camera comes equipped with a 10x optical zoom lens, which allows users to take sharp images from a distance. This is especially beneficial for capturing subjects in wildlife photography or when shooting at events where the photographer is not able to get closer to the action. Additionally, it has a wide-angle setting, accommodating group shots or landscapes without needing to step back.

The WB500 boasts a 24mm equivalent focal length, providing users with the ability to capture expansive vistas with remarkable clarity. This feature is complemented by the camera's impressive 12.4-megapixel CCD sensor, which delivers stunning detail and vibrant colors in every shot. The sensor performs well in various lighting conditions, making it easier to shoot in both bright daylight and lower light environments.

In terms of technology, the camera relies on Samsung's Smart Auto mode, which intelligently analyzes the scene and automatically adjusts the camera settings. This results in optimized exposure, focus, and color balance, allowing users to capture the best possible images without needing in-depth technical knowledge. For those who prefer to have control over their settings, the WB500 also features a manual mode, allowing photographers to experiment with shutter speed and aperture.

The camera's vibrant 2.7-inch LCD screen provides a clear view for framing subjects and reviewing images, while a variety of scene modes, including portrait, landscape, and macro, empower users to adapt to different shooting conditions. The WB500 also supports HD video recording, allowing users to capture moments in motion with impressive clarity.

Furthermore, the camera's compact design makes it perfect for travel, easily fitting into a pocket or bag. With a range of ISO settings and the inclusion of built-in image stabilization, the Samsung WB500 is a reliable choice for anyone looking to enhance their photography skills, delivering professional-quality images in a user-friendly package. Overall, the WB500 stands out for its combination of advanced features, portability, and ease of use, solidifying its place as a noteworthy option in the compact camera category.
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