Samsung EC-DV180FBPBFR manual Holding your camera correctly, Half-pressing the shutter button

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Ensure nothing is blocking the lens, flash, or microphone.

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.

The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.

Focus frame

Press [Shutter] to capture the photo if the focus frame appears in green.

Change the composition and half-press [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red.

Reducing camera shake

Set the Digital Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake digitally. (p. 34)

When is displayed

Camera shake

When you shoot in the dark, avoid setting the flash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo.

Use a tripod or set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 61) Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)

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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 BasicMagic SceneAlbum 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 display and sound Setting the soundSelect Sound → Beep Sound Capturing photos Press P to return to Shooting mode‡ To delete the photo, press f, and then select Yes Zooming Turning on the front displayShooting mode, press F.LCD Capturing photosDigital zoom Optical range Zoom indicator Intelli rangeIntelli 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 shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Using the focus lockIt may be difficult to get your subject in focus when Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Using Basic modesUsing Basic modes Using the Program mode‡ For a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Smart Movie mode Pause recording Using the Movie mode‡ Press o to pause while recording. ‡ Press o to resume On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a scene Using the Scene modeWhen you are finished, release Shutter Using the Live Panorama modeShooting 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 Jump Shot mode Using the Children 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 the Magic Frame mode Using Magic modesCapture 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 an image quality Selecting a resolution and qualityShooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Press Shutter to start the timer Using 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 MacroSelect Focus Area → Tracking AF Using tracking auto focusFocus 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 the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorDarker 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 SetShooting mode, press m Select Drive Select an option Using burst modesContinuous 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 filesPress D/c/F/t to scroll through files Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeVideo file information Press m Select Filter → a category Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the leftViewing 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 photosSelect Start Slide Show Playing a videoView the slide show Select Trim Movie Playback mode, select a video, and then press mTrimming 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 Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsSelect Connectivity → Video Out Transferring files to the computer Disconnecting the camera for WindowsTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → OffTurn off the camera Transferring files to your Mac OS computerTransferring 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 programs on a computer Using i-LauncherAvailable programs when using i-Launcher Mac OS requirements Windows 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 Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsSelect 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 timeOn the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phone‡ 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 AFInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosSending 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 oAccessing a website Using photo or video sharing websitesUploading 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 itemSound Settings menuDisplay 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 Battery specifications About the batteryBattery 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 Auto Backup Mac Windows Shooting mode Timer lampBlink 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

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