Samsung EC-WB100BBP/E2, EC-WB1000BPBFR, EC-WB100BBP/FR, EC-WB1000BPBE1 Changing the camera’s focus

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Changing the camera’s focus

Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.

Using macro a p A h n d v

Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in “Setting the focus distance.”

t Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos.

t Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm.

Setting the focus distance a p A h n d v

To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject.

1 In Shooting mode, press [M].

Normal (AF)

2 Select an option.

Option Description

Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 40 cm (farther than 80 cm when using zoom).

Macro: Focus on a subject 5-40 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom).

Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom).

Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually adjusting the focus distance. (p. 45)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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Contents WB1000 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensCopyright 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 BrightnessTaking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories Camera layout Icon Mode DescriptionZoom button Microphone Speaker DisplayStatus lamp Button DescriptionIcons on the right Icons on the leftIcon Description Turning on your camera in Playback mode Turning your camera on or offMini dashboard Rotate or press the navigation button to scroll to an Shooting mode, press mOption or menu Going back to the previous menuRotate the mode dial to p Press m Selecting a white balance option in the P modePress o Mode Description Press D repeatedly to change a display typeAbout a histogram Press m to return to the previous mode Setting the soundOption Description Off Camera does not emit any sounds Camera emits soundsPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosDigital zoom ZoomingZoom out Digital rangeShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ OIS “ an option Reducing camera shake OISWhen shooting in the dark, avoid When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended 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 Adjusting face tone and hiding imperfections Using the Scene modeRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene To hide facial imperfections, press mTo cancel the guides, press o Using the frame guideSelect Functions “ Face Retouch ““an option Ask another person to take a photoUsing 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 a  See page 31 for more information about the shutter speedUsing the Manual mode Using the User mode Configuring your settingsSelect Yes To pause recording Press m Select Functions → Voice → a sound optionRecording voice memos a p a h n d s Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting 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 mLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Press Shutter to start the timerShooting mode, press t Select an optionSelect Press Shutter Using the motion timerPressing Shutter Stand within 3 m from the camera within 6 seconds after Shooting mode, press F Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditionsRed-eye Fix Adjusting the amount of flash p a h nShooting mode, press m Select Functions “ ISO “ an option Adjusting the ISO speed p a h nChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus distance manually Using selection focus p a h n dAdjusting the focus area a p a h n d s Detecting faces Using face detection a p a h n d sTaking a smile shot Taking a self-portrait shotDetecting eye blinking Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p a h Select Functions ““ACB “ an option. Option DescriptionChanging the metering option p a h n d Selecting a light source White balanceSelect Functions ““Metering Defining your own white balance Press o to save your settings Colour temperatureAdjusting colour temperature Candle light Shooting optionsPress o to save your setting Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Drive “ an option Using burst modes p a h n sAdjust the amount of the selected colour. less or + more Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p a h n d s Adjusting your photos p a h n Shooting mode, press m Select Functions ““Image AdjustSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PPress F or t to view files Playback mode, push Zoom down Press m Select a categoryPress o to return to the normal view Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumPress f Select the file you want to protect and press oPress f Select Yes Protecting 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 Defining your own RGB tone Applying photo stylesSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsSelect File Options “ Dpof “ Size “ an option Printing photos as thumbnailsFor details, see the Hdmi cradle manual Viewing files on an HdtvHdmi cable Turn on your cameraTransferring files to your computer Installing programsFor Windows users Hardware and software requirementsInsert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cableTransferring files to your PC Turn on the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCSelect the files you want to download Using Samsung MasterFull-screen view Playback/Editing Using the Samsung Master InterfaceFor Mac users 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 a menu Press m to return to the previous screenSound Display Settings Set the video signal output according to your Are not using it. Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 minAnynet+ Remote control ImprintHdtv with the Hdmi cradle Ntsc 1080i*, 720p, 480pHdmi Size PAL 1080i*, 720p, 576p Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyMemory cards you can use About memory cardsMemory card capacity Size Super Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPSBattery specifications Battery lifeShooting time Shooting conditions Number of photos Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreClean the lens. p Memory card has not been reset Adjust the exposure value. p  Adjust the ISO speed. pSituation Camera specifications Effect Shooting modeShooting PhotosStorage Internal memory Approx MB MediaImage size Specifications are subject to change without prior notice Samsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Auto Macro Manual Focus Normal AF Centre-weighted Multi SpotCapacity MMC Camera VideoAccessing Camera Display Sound Installing UsingFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording
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