Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release

The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the Remote Viewfinder feature via a WLAN. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will display on the smart phone.

•The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones or Galaxy Tab models with the Android 2.2 OS or higher or iOS devices with the iOS 4.3 or higher. Before using this feature, check the device’s firmware and update it if needed.

•You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or device before using this feature. You can download the application from Samsung Apps, the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store. Samsung SMART CAMERA App is compatible with Samsung camera models manufactured in 2013 or later.

1On the camera, rotate the mode dial to w.

2On the camera, select .

•If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the application appears, select Next.

3On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App.

•For iOS devices, turn on the Wi-Fi feature before turning on the application.

4Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera.

•The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time.

5On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera.

•If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it is connected automatically.

6On the smart phone, set the following shooting options.

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Flash option

 

 

 

Timer option

 

 

 

Photo size

 

 

 

Saving location

 

 

 

Zoom ratio

 

 

•While using this feature, some buttons are not available on your camera.

•The zoom button and the shutter button on your smart phone will not function when using this feature.

• Remote Viewfinder mode supports the

and

photo sizes only.

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EC-WB250FFPBRU, EC-WB250FBPBRU, EC-WB250FBPAE2, EC-WB250FFPBE2, EC-WB250FFDWSA specifications

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