Samsung EC-DV180FBDBVN manual Turning on the front display, Zooming, Shooting mode, press F.LCD

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Capturing photos

Turning on the front display

The front display helps you capture photos while viewing yourself.

In Shooting mode, press [F.LCD].

Press [F.LCD] again to turn it off.

Several buttons are not available when the front display turns on.

In Self Shot, Children, and Jump Shot modes, the front display will activate automatically.

When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p. 60)

When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not be able to see the front display clearly.

The front display will not activate when you press [F.LCD] in Playback mode. When the front display is on, the camera consumes more battery power.

Zooming

You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.

Zoom ratio

Zoom out Zoom in

When you rotate the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the screen may change inconsistently.

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Contents Click a topic Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightAvoid interference with pacemakers Health and safety informationDisconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Use the battery only for its intended purposeDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impactsData transference and your responsibilities 122 102128 Copyright informationExpressions used in this manual Icons used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionLearn to solve common problems by setting shooting options Basic troubleshootingOption to Red-eye. p To hold the camera steady longCapturing photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents 102 Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesCamera layout Insert a memory card and batteryMicrophone Front LCD button Speaker Internal antenna USB and A/V portCamera layout Zoom button ‡ In Shooting mode Zoom in or outStatus lamp Attaching the strap ButtonsSelect General → Direct Link Wi-Fi Button Using the Direct Link buttonSetting a Direct Link button option On the Home screen, scroll to Basic SelectSlide the lock up to release the battery Inserting the battery and memory cardInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Removing the battery and memory cardCharging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraPress F/t to select a time zone, and then press o → m Performing the initial setupPress c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o ‡ The screen may differ depending on the language selectedPerforming the initial setup Shooting options right Learning iconsShooting options left Shooting informationAccessing the Home screen Using the Home screenWi-Fi Using the Home screenIcons on the Home screen BasicScene MagicAlbum Select Display → Wallpapers Setting WallpaperSelect an option Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press oShooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Selecting options or menusPress o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Press m to go back to the previous menuOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Press m Press o to save your settingsPress D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or o Press F/t to select a White Balance optionSetting the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the option display view Press o repeatedlySetting the sound Setting the display and soundSelect Sound → Beep Sound Press P to return to Shooting mode Capturing photos‡ To delete the photo, press f, and then select Yes Zooming Turning on the front displayShooting mode, press F.LCD Capturing photosOptical range Zoom indicator Intelli range Digital zoomIntelli zoom Shooting mode, press m Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting modeSelect Intelli Zoom Shooting mode, press m Select DIS Select an optionCapturing photos Holding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakeUsing the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focusIt may be difficult to get your subject in focus when Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Using Basic modesUsing the Program mode Using Basic modes‡ For a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Smart Movie mode Using the Movie mode Pause recording‡ Press o to pause while recording. ‡ Press o to resume On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a scene Using the Scene modeUsing the Live Panorama mode When you are finished, release ShutterShooting example Using Basic modes Using the Beauty Face mode Using Scene modesUsing the Self Shot mode On the Home screen, scroll to Scene SelectSelf Shot mode, press m Select Half Shutter → an option Using Scene modesCapturing an Easy Self Shot Customizing the front displayUsing the Children mode Using the Jump Shot modePress Shutter Jump Shot mode, press m Jump when the jump icon appears on the front displaySelect Jump Shot → GIF animation Capturing animated jump shotsUsing the Close-up Shot mode Using the Night Shot modeUsing Magic modes Using the Magic Frame modeCapture a photo or record a video with various effects Using Magic modes Using the Beauty Palette modeSelect a beauty effect Press o to save the photoOn the Home screen, scroll to Magic Select Select an effect Using the Photo Filter modeFisheye lens Using the Movie Filter modeUsing the Split Shot mode Press D/c/F/t to scroll to an area to be animated Using the Motion Photo modeChanging the camera’s focus …………………… Selecting a resolution and quality ……………Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelect Photo Size Video Shooting mode, press mSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting an image qualityShooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Using the timer Press Shutter to start the timerShooting mode, press t Shooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye Shooting mode, press F Select an optionRed-eye Shooting in the darkFill Slow SyncShooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivityChanging the camera’s focus Using macroChanging the focus option Shooting mode, press cSelect Focus Area Adjusting the focus areaChanging the camera’s focus Auto MacroUsing tracking auto focus Select Focus Area → Tracking AFFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press o Detecting faces Using Face DetectionCapturing a smile shot Select Face Detection → NormalDetecting eye blinking Using Face DetectionTips for detecting faces Select Face Detection → Blink DetectionAdjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EVDarker Neutral Compensating for backlighting ACB Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an optionSelect White Balance Selecting a White Balance settingDefining your own White Balance Select White Balance → Custom SetUsing burst modes Shooting mode, press m Select Drive Select an optionContinuous Select Image Adjust Adjusting imagesPress F/t to adjust each value Decrease the saturation + Increase the saturationVideo Shooting mode, press m Select Voice Select an option Reducing the sound of the zoomDIS Available shooting options by shooting modeAvailable shooting options by shooting mode Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePress P Press F/t to scroll through filesViewing photos or videos in Playback mode Press D/c/F/t to scroll through filesVideo file information Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the left Press m Select Filter → a categoryViewing files by category Playback mode, press f Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesProtecting a file Deleting filesPlayback mode, press m Viewing photosSelect Delete → Delete All Select Copy to CardViewing panoramic photos Press m to return to Playback modeSelect Slide Show Options Press o to return to Playback modeSelect a slide show effect option Viewing animated photosPlaying a video Select Start Slide ShowView the slide show Playback mode, select a video, and then press m Select Trim MovieTrimming a video Capturing an image from video Editing a photo Learn how to edit photosResizing photos Rotating a photoEditing a photo Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos NormalPress F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting your photosAdjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting dark subjects ACBRetouching faces View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on a TVSelect Connectivity → Video Out Transferring files to the computer Disconnecting the camera for WindowsTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → OffTransferring files to your Mac OS computer Turn off the cameraTransferring files to the computer Installing i-Launcher Using programs on a computerSelect Connectivity → i-Launcher → On ‡ An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computerUsing i-Launcher Using programs on a computerAvailable programs when using i-Launcher Windows OS Requirements Mac OS requirementsOpening i-Launcher Viewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerViewing videos From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Software Update Downloading the PC Auto Backup programUpdating the firmware Downloading the front LCD animationWireless network Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Connecting to a WlanSelect an AP Setting network options Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press t Using the login browserSelect IP Setting → Manual Manually setting the IP addressNetwork connection tips Entering text Switch between Symbol mode and ABC modeEnter a space Done Save the displayed text View the entering text guideOn the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyOn the camera, capture a photo ‡ The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a timeSending photos or videos to a smart phone On the camera, select a sending option‡ The camera will send the files On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseOn the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseRelease to capture the photo ‡ The focus is automatically set to Multi AFUsing Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PCSending photos or videos to a PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Select Sender Setting Changing email settingsSelect Setting Password → On Sending photos or videos via emailChanging the email password Select Change PasswordSending photos or videos via email Done‡ The camera will send the email Scroll to files to send, and then press oUsing photo or video sharing websites Accessing a websiteUploading photos or videos Using photo or video sharing websites Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Using Samsung Link to send filesUploading photos to online storage Select Web storageSelect Nearby devices Using Samsung Link to send filesUsing Samsung Link to send files Settings Accessing the settings menu Settings menuOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a menu Select an itemSettings menu SoundDisplay Connectivity General Direct Link Wi-Fi Auto Power OffReset ImprintAppendixes Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyUsing or storing the camera Supported memory cards About memory cardsMemory card capacity Camera maintenance About the battery Battery specificationsBattery life Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Low battery messageHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Disposal guidelines Guidelines for charging the batteryBefore contacting a service center Before contacting a service center TV does not ‡ Make sure that your camera is switched onTV with the A/V cable Display your photosFocusing Camera specificationsImage sensor Shutter speedDate Imprinting Camera specificationsStorage Wireless networkDimensions W X H X D Power sourceWeight Operating TemperatureGlossary Glossary Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group ResolutionLCD Liquid Crystal Display MeteringWhite balance color balance Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Index Index Shooting mode Timer lamp Auto Backup Mac WindowsBlink Detection Face Detection Smile Shot Using the zoom Zoom button Zoom sound settings Accessing Uploading photos or videosPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product or

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EC-DV180FBDBSA, EC-DV180FBPBRU, EC-DV180FBPBFR, EC-DV180FBDWSA, EC-DV180FBDBVN specifications

The Samsung EC-DV180 series includes three camera models: EC-DV180FBDPSA, EC-DV180FBDWSA, and EC-DV180FBDBSA. These compact cameras are geared towards users looking for an intuitive and versatile photography experience. With a blend of advanced features and user-friendly design, the DV180 series aims to cater to both novices and more experienced photographers.

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The cameras are equipped with a range of shooting modes, including Smart Auto, which automatically selects the optimal settings based on the environment. This intelligent mode provides ease of use for beginners, ensuring great shots without the need for extensive knowledge of camera settings. Furthermore, the dual display screens, featuring a 2.7-inch LCD on the rear and an additional front display on specific models, enhance usability, especially for self-portraits and group shots.

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