Capturing photos

Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.

1On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.

2Select .

3Align your subject in the frame.

4Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject is in focus.

•A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

5Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

6Press [P] to view the captured photo.

• To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes.

7Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.

See page 41 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Samsung EC-DV150FBPBUS user manual Capturing photos, Press P to return to Shooting mode

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’ eyesight Avoid interference with other electronic devices Health and safety informationDirected by airline personnel Posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel Disconnect 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 impacts Data transference and your responsibilities 129 108135 Copyright information Expressions used in this manual Icons used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and composition Setting a Direct Link button option Special features of your camera Capture a photo App on the smart phone Turn on the AutoShare feature If a pop-up message appears, select an option App on the smart phone Access the MobileLink mode Touch the thumbnail to view the photo App on the smart phone Access the Remote Viewfinder mode Select the macro option Capture a photo Shooting samples Macro Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. p Basic troubleshooting Capturing photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents 100 Contents Basic functions Inserting the battery and memory card ……… Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Insert a memory card and batteryMicrophone Front LCD button Speaker Internal antenna USB and A/V port Button Description Camera layout Select General → Direct Link Wi-Fi Button Using the Direct Link buttonSetting a Direct Link button option On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Slide 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 card Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera Press 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 Screen may differ depending on the language selected Performing the initial setup Shooting options right Learning iconsIcon Description Shooting options left Accessing the Home screen Using the Home screenNo. Description Current Home screen Wi-Fi Using the Home screenIcons on the Home screen Basic Magic SceneAlbum Select Display → Wallpapers Setting WallpaperSelect an option Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press o Shooting 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 menu On 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 option Setting the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the option display view Press o repeatedly Setting the display and sound Setting the soundSelect Sound → Beep Sound Capturing photos Press P to return to Shooting modeTo delete the photo, press f, and then select Yes Zooming Turning on the front displayShooting mode, press F.LCD Capturing photos Digital zoom Optical range Zoom indicator Intelli rangeIntelli zoom Select Intelli Zoom Shooting mode, press mShooting mode, press m Select DIS Select an option Icon Description Off DIS is deactivated On DIS is activated Capturing photos Holding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Preventing 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 modes Using Basic modes Using the Program modeFor a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Smart Movie mode Pause recording Using the Movie modePress o to pause while recording Press o to resume On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a scene Using the Scene modeOption Description When you are finished, release Shutter Using the Live Panorama modeShooting example Using the Soccer mode DV2014F only Using the Self Shot mode Using Scene modesCamera will turn off when you press F .LCD again or press On the Home screen, scroll to Scene Select Using Scene modes Using the Children modeSelf Shot mode, press m Select Half Shutter → an option Customizing the front display Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display Using the Jump Shot modePress Shutter Camera will capture multiple shots Jump Shot mode, press m Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect Jump Shot → GIF animation Select Face Tone Press F/t to adjust Face Tone Using the Night Shot mode Using the Close-up Shot mode Using the Magic Frame mode Using Magic modes Using Magic modes Using the Beauty Palette modeSelect a beauty effect Press o to save the photo On the Home screen, scroll to Magic Select Select an effect Using the Photo Filter mode Fisheye lens Using the Movie Filter mode Using the Split Shot mode Press D/c/F/t to scroll to an area to be animated Using the Motion Photo mode Changing the camera’s focus …………………… Selecting a resolution and quality …………… Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelect Photo Size Video Shooting mode, press m Selecting 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 Red-eye Shooting in the darkFill Slow Sync Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Changing the camera’s focus Using macroChanging the focus option Shooting mode, press c Select Focus Area Adjusting the focus areaChanging the camera’s focus Auto Macro Select 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 → Normal Detecting eye blinking Using Face DetectionTips for detecting faces Select Face Detection → Blink Detection Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorDarker Neutral Photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases Compensating for backlighting ACB Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Select White Balance Selecting a White Balance setting Defining your own White Balance Select White Balance → Custom Set Shooting mode, press m Select Drive Select an option Using burst modesContinuous Captures Select Image Adjust Adjusting imagesPress F/t to adjust each value Video Shooting mode, press m Select Voice Select an option Reducing the sound of the zoom Smart Auto Program Available shooting options by shooting modeMovie Scene Soccer Self Shot Children Beauty Shot Night Shot Available shooting options by shooting modePhoto Filter Movie Filter Split Shot Motion Photo Wireless 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 settings Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press t Using the login browserSelect IP Setting → Manual Manually setting the IP address Network connection tips Entering text Switch between Symbol mode and ABC modeEnter a space Done Save the displayed text View the entering text guide On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyCamera On the camera, capture a photo On the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phoneShare Camera will send the files On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseRelease to capture the photo Focus is automatically set to Multi AF Installing 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 email Changing the email password Select Change PasswordSending photos or videos via email Done Camera will send the email Scroll to files to send, and then press o Accessing 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 AllShare Play to send filesUploading photos to online storage Select Web storage Select Nearby devices Using AllShare Play to send files Device On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device Sending photos using Wi-Fi DirectPhoto will be sent to the device Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePress P Press F/t to scroll through files Press D/c/F/t to scroll through files Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeVideo file information Viewing files as thumbnails 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 files Playback mode, press m Viewing photosSelect Delete → Delete All Select Copy to Card Viewing panoramic photos Press m to return to Playback mode Select Slide Show Options Press o to return to Playback modeSelect a slide show effect option Viewing animated photos Select 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 photo Editing a photo Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos Normal Press F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting your photosAdjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting dark subjects ACB Removing red-eye Retouching 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 Windows XPTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Turn 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 computer Using programs on a computer Using i-LauncherAvailable programs when using i-Launcher Mac OS requirements Windows OS RequirementsOpening i-Launcher Requirements Viewing photos Using Multimedia Viewer Viewing videos From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade Downloading the PC Auto Backup programUpdating the firmware Downloading the front LCD animation Settings Accessing the settings menu Settings menuOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a menu Select an item Sound Settings menuDisplay Connectivity Set the video signal output for your regionVideo Out General Direct Link Wi-Fi Auto Power OffAuto Backup, Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShare Play Reset Appendixes Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera body Using or storing the camera Supported memory cards About memory cards Size Super Fine Normal Memory card capacitySize Camera maintenance Battery specifications About the batteryBattery life Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Low battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Guidelines for charging the battery Battery can ignite or explode if not handled properlyDisposal guidelines Situation Suggested remedies Before 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 photos Focusing Camera specificationsImage sensor Shutter speed Date Imprinting Camera specifications Storage Wireless network Dimensions W X H X D Power sourceWeight Operating Temperature Glossary Glossary Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group ResolutionLCD Liquid Crystal Display Metering White 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 videos Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or