Samsung EC-DV180FBPBRU, EC-DV180FBPWFR Icons used in this manual, Expressions used in this manual

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Icons used in this manual

Icon

Function

 

Additional information

 

 

 

Safety warnings and precautions

[] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information

The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for

→example: Select Face Detection → Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal).

*Annotation

Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

‡ Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down

‡ Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

‡ Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life

‡ Background: The objects around the subject

‡ Composition: The combination of a subject and background

Background

SubjectComposition

Exposure (Brightness)

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. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

S Normal exposure

S Overexposure (too bright)

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Contents Click a topic Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet handsAvoid interference with pacemakers Health and safety informationDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Use the battery only for its intended purposeDisconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Do not touch the flash while it firesData transference and your responsibilities Copyright information 102122 128Subject, background, and composition Icons used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterTo hold the camera steady long Basic troubleshootingLearn to solve common problems by setting shooting options Option to Red-eye. pCapturing photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents 102 Contents Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessoriesUSB and A/V port Insert a memory card and batteryCamera layout Microphone Front LCD button Speaker Internal antennaAttaching the strap Buttons Zoom button ‡ In Shooting mode Zoom in or outCamera layout Status lampOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Using the Direct Link buttonSelect General → Direct Link Wi-Fi Button Setting a Direct Link button optionRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing upTurning on your camera Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback mode‡ The screen may differ depending on the language selected Performing the initial setupPress F/t to select a time zone, and then press o → m Press c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or oPerforming the initial setup Shooting information Learning iconsShooting options right Shooting options leftAccessing the Home screen Using the Home screenBasic Using the Home screenWi-Fi Icons on the Home screenMagic SceneAlbum Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press o Setting WallpaperSelect Display → Wallpapers Select an optionPress m to go back to the previous menu Selecting options or menusShooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menuPress F/t to select a White Balance option Press o to save your settingsOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Press m Press D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or oPress o repeatedly Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Setting the option display viewSetting 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 Capturing photos Turning on the front displayZooming Shooting mode, press F.LCDDigital zoom Optical range Zoom indicator Intelli rangeIntelli zoom Shooting mode, press m Select DIS Select an option Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting modeShooting mode, press m Select Intelli ZoomCapturing photos Reducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing 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 On the Home screen, scroll to Scene Select Using Scene modesUsing the Beauty Face mode Using the Self Shot modeCustomizing the front display Using Scene modesSelf Shot mode, press m Select Half Shutter → an option Capturing an Easy Self ShotUsing the Jump Shot mode Using the Children modePress Shutter Capturing animated jump shots Jump when the jump icon appears on the front displayJump Shot mode, press m Select Jump Shot → GIF animationUsing 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 Press o to save the photo Using the Beauty Palette modeUsing Magic modes Select a beauty effectOn 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 ……………Video Shooting mode, press m Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Select Photo SizeSelecting 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 mode, press F Select an option Using the flashShooting in the dark Preventing red-eyeSlow Sync Shooting in the darkRed-eye FillShooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivityShooting mode, press c Using macroChanging the camera’s focus Changing the focus optionAuto Macro Adjusting the focus areaSelect Focus Area Changing the camera’s focusSelect Focus Area → Tracking AF Using tracking auto focusFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press o Select Face Detection → Normal Using Face DetectionDetecting faces Capturing a smile shotSelect Face Detection → Blink Detection Using Face DetectionDetecting eye blinking Tips for detecting facesAdjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorDarker Neutral Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB Changing the metering 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 Decrease the saturation + Increase the saturation Adjusting imagesSelect Image Adjust Press F/t to adjust each valueVideo 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 Press F/t to scroll through files Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press PPress 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 Deleting files Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesPlayback mode, press f Protecting a fileSelect Copy to Card Viewing photosPlayback mode, press m Select Delete → Delete AllViewing panoramic photos Press m to return to Playback modeViewing animated photos Press o to return to Playback modeSelect Slide Show Options Select a slide show effect optionSelect 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 Rotating a photo Learn how to edit photosEditing a photo Resizing photosNormal Applying Smart Filter effectsEditing a photo Apply special effects to your photosAdjusting dark subjects ACB Adjusting your photosPress F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturationRetouching faces Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsSelect Connectivity → Video Out Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Disconnecting the camera for WindowsTransferring files to the computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computerTurn off the camera Transferring files to your Mac OS computerTransferring files to the computer ‡ An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Using programs on a computerInstalling i-Launcher Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → OnUsing 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 Downloading the front LCD animation Downloading the PC Auto Backup programFrom the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Software Update Updating the firmwareWireless 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 settingsManually setting the IP address Using the login browserWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press t Select IP Setting → ManualNetwork connection tips Done Save the displayed text View the entering text guide Switch between Symbol mode and ABC modeEntering text Enter a space‡ The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyOn the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App On the camera, capture a photoOn 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 release‡ The focus is automatically set to Multi AF Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseOn the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Release to capture the photoInstalling 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 Sending photos or videos via email Changing email settingsSelect Sender Setting Select Setting Password → OnDone Select Change PasswordChanging the email password Sending photos or videos via email‡ 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 Select Web storage Using Samsung Link to send filesEnter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Uploading photos to online storageSelect Nearby devices Using Samsung Link to send filesUsing Samsung Link to send files Settings Select an item Settings menuAccessing the settings menu On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a menuSound Settings menuDisplay Connectivity General Imprint Auto Power OffDirect Link Wi-Fi ResetAppendixes Error messages Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayUsing 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 Display your photos ‡ Make sure that your camera is switched onTV does not TV with the A/V cableShutter speed Camera specificationsFocusing Image sensorDate Imprinting Camera specificationsStorage Wireless networkOperating Temperature Power sourceDimensions W X H X D WeightGlossary Glossary Metering ResolutionJpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayWhite 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

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.

One of the standout features of the EC-DV180 series is its 16.1-megapixel CCD image sensor. This high-resolution sensor enables users to capture sharp and vibrant images, making it suitable for various shooting scenarios, from everyday snapshots to family gatherings. The 5x optical zoom lens, coupled with a 25mm wide-angle focal length, provides versatility in framing your shots, allowing you to capture both expansive landscapes and close-up details.

Another significant aspect of the DV180 series is its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity that allows for seamless sharing and transferring of photos to smartphones or tablets. This feature simplifies the process of sharing memorable moments on social media platforms or with friends and family. Additionally, users can utilize the Smart Share feature to easily back up photos to cloud services or to connect with compatible devices.

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.

Moreover, the DV180 series is designed with various creative filters and effects, allowing users to enhance their photos artistically. Features like Face Detection and Beauty Shot ensure that portraits maintain a professional quality, smoothing out imperfections and focusing on the subjects' best features.

In terms of build quality, the EC-DV180 cameras sport a sleek and compact design, making them pocket-friendly and easy to carry on adventures. They are available in multiple color options, adding an element of personalization for users.

Overall, the Samsung EC-DV180FBDPSA, EC-DV180FBDWSA, and EC-DV180FBDBSA models combine user-oriented features with innovative technology, making them excellent choices for anyone looking to enhance their photography skills and enjoy capturing life's moments with ease.
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