Samsung EC-WB250FBDBSA, EC-WB250FBDBVN, EC-WB250FBDRSA, EC-WB250FBDWSA, EC-WB250FBDWVN, EC-WB250FBPAE1, EC-WB250FBPAE2, EC-WB250FBPAE3, EC-WB250FBPAIL, EC-WB250FBPARU, EC-WB250FBPBE1, EC-WB250FBPBE2, EC-WB250FBPBE3, EC-WB250FBPBFR, EC-WB250FBPBIL, EC-WB250FBPBRU, EC-WB250FBPRE2, EC-WB250FBPRE3, EC-WB250FBPRIL, EC-WB250FBPRRU, EC-WB250FBPWE1, EC-WB250FBPWE2, EC-WB250FBPWE3, EC-WB250FBPWFR, EC-WB250FBPWIL, EC-WB250FBPWRU, EC-WB250FFDBSA, EC-WB250FFDBVN, EC-WB250FFDWSA, EC-WB250FFDWVN, EC-WB250FFPAE2, EC-WB250FFPAE3, EC-WB250FFPARU, EC-WB250FFPBE1, EC-WB250FFPBE2, EC-WB250FFPBE3, EC-WB250FFPBFR, EC-WB250FFPBIL, EC-WB250FFPBKZ, EC-WB250FFPBRU, EC-WB250FFPRE1, EC-WB250FFPRE2, EC-WB250FFPRE3, EC-WB250FFPRIL, EC-WB250FFPRRU, EC-WB250FFPWE1, EC-WB250FFPWE2, EC-WB250FFPWE3, EC-WB250FFPWFR, EC-WB250FFPWIL, EC-WB250FFPWKZ, EC-WB250FFPWRU, EC-WB251FBPBE2, EC-WB251FBPBE3, EC-WB251FBPBRU, EC-WB251FBPWE3, EC-WB251FBPWRU, EC-WB251FFPBRU, EC-WB251FFPWRU, EC-WB252FBDBE1, EC-WB252FBDBE2, EC-WB252FBDBE3, EC-WB252FBDBFR, EC-WB252FBDWE1, EC-WB252FBDWE2, EC-WB252FBDWE3, EC-WB252FBDWFR, EC-WB252FFDBE3, EC-WB252FFDWE1, EC-WB252FFDWE2, EC-WB252FFDWE3 Zooming, Capturing photos, Zoom out, Zoom ratio, Optical range, Digital range, Zoom indicator, Digital zoom p A h M

Capturing photos

Zooming

You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.

Zoom ratio

Zoom out

Zoom in

When you rotate the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the screen may change inconsistently.

Digital zoom p A h M

The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 18X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 90 times.

Optical range

Zoom indicator

Digital range

If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be lower than normal.

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Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Wireless network Settings Health and safety information Health and safety information Caution Use only Samsung-approvedbatteries, chargers, cables and accessories Use the battery only for its intended purpose Do not touch the flash while it fires Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card Outline of the User Manual Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Special features of your camera Using the Touch screen and camera buttons Using the DIRECT LINK button Page Page Page Page Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents Contents Wireless network Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Uploading photos to online storage Uploading photos to online storage Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play Page Basic functions Unpacking Camera layout Camera layout Page Inserting the battery and memory card Insert a memory card with the gold- colored contacts facing up Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Time Zone Home Date/Time Set Performing the initial setup Date Type Time Type Learning icons Selecting modes Icons on the Mode screen Selecting modes Selecting options or menus Selecting with buttons Selecting options or menus White Balance Selecting by touch Touching Flicking Dragging: Touch and hold an area on the screen, and then drag your Setting the display and sound Setting the display type Setting the display and sound Setting the sound 2Select Sound Beep Sound Capturing photos Capturing photos Zooming 2Select Intelli Zoom Reducing camera shake (OIS) p A h M OIS Tips for getting a clearer photo Preventing your subject from being out of focus Using the focus lock Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Program mode Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Aperture Priority mode Using the Shutter Priority mode Using the Manual mode Using the Smart mode Using the Panorama mode Panorama Page Using the Best Face mode Using the Magic Plus mode Using the My Magic Frame mode Use Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Split Shot mode Using the Motion Photo mode Using the Photo Filter mode Using the Movie Filter mode Recording a video Recording a video Page Shooting options Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution T p A h M s i g 2Select Photo Size 2Select Movie Size Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a photo quality p A h M i g Quality Shooting in the dark Preventing red-eye p s Using the flash Shooting in the dark Setting a flash option T p A h M s g Slow Sync: •The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer •This option is recommended when you want to capture more ambient light to reveal more details in the background •Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p A h M ISO Changing the camera’s focus Using macro p A h M g Using auto focus T p A h M s g Changing the camera’s focus 2Select Manual Focus Adjusting the focus area p A h M 2Select Focus Area Adjusting the focus by touch T p A h M s Touch AF 2Select Touch AF Tracking AF Select Touch AF One touch shot Using Face Detection p A h M s Detecting faces 2Select Face Detection Normal Capturing a self portrait shot 2Select Face Detection Self-Portrait Capturing a smile shot 2Select Face Detection Smile Shot Detecting eye blinking 2Select Face Detection Blink Detection Tips for detecting faces Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) p A h Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting (ACB) p A h M ACB Changing the metering option p A h M Metering Selecting a White Balance setting p A h M Select White Balance 2Select White Balance 2Select White Balance Color Temp Select White Balance Custom Set Using burst modes p A h M s i g Capturing continuous photos Using the timer Capturing bracketed photos 2Select AE Bracket Adjusting images p A h M Select Image Adjust Reducing the sound of the zoom T p A h M s i g Voice Playback/Editing Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Starting Playback mode Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Filter Protect 2Select Delete Multiple Delete 2Select Delete Delete All 2Select Copy to Card Viewing photos 2Select Slide Show Options 5Select Start Slide Show Playing a video 2Select Trim Movie Start Point End Point Trim Capture Editing a photo Resizing photos Cropping a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Adjusting your photos Face Retouch Red-eye Fix Viewing files on a TV 2Select Connectivity Video Out Transferring files to the computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computer 2Select Connectivity i-Launcher Off My Computer Removable Disk Transferring files to your Mac OS computer 2Connect your camera to your Mac OS computer with the USB cable 3Turn on the camera Open the removable disk Using programs on a computer Installing i-Launcher 2Select Connectivity i-Launcher On Using programs on a computer Using i-Launcher Mac OS requirements Mac OS 10.5 or higher (except PowerPC) Minimum 256 MB RAM (512 MB or more recommended) Minimum 110 MB Opening i-Launcher Using Multimedia Viewer Viewing photos 1File name Open the selected file Histogram button Viewing videos Updating the firmware From the Samsung i-Launcherscreen, click Firmware Upgrade Downloading the PC Auto Backup program PC Auto Backup Wireless network Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Connecting to a WLAN Wi-Fi Setting Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Using the login browser 2Select IP Setting Manual Network connection tips Entering text Saving files to a smart phone automatically Sending photos or videos to a smart phone Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 5On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Sending photos or videos to a PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Sending photos or videos via email Changing email settings 4Select Sender Setting Name Done 4Select Setting Password On 4Select Change Password Sending photos or videos via email Sender Receiver Send Using photo or video sharing websites Accessing a website Uploading photos or videos Upload Using photo or video sharing websites Using AllShare Play to send files Uploading photos to online storage 2Select Web storage Login Using AllShare Play to send files Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play 2Select Nearby devices •You can share up to 1,000 recent files •If the camera is connected to 2 AllShare Play devices, playback may be slower •Photos or videos will be shared in their original sizes •You can use this feature only with devices that support AllShare Play To view files on an AllShare Play device using the Sending photos using Wi-FiDirect Share(Wi-Fi) Direct Settings Settings menu Accessing the settings menu Settings menu Sound Display Connectivity General ItemDescription Date & Time •The date and time will be displayed on the bottom right corner of the photo •Some printer models may not print the date and time AF Lamp Appendixes Error messages Error messages Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera About memory cards Memory card adapter Memory card capacity Photo Size 1,196 Cautions when using memory cards •Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures (below •Turn off the camera before you insert or remove the memory card •Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure •Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields About the battery Low battery message Notes about using the battery Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Notes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connected •Use only the provided USB cable •The battery may not charge when: -you use a USB hub -other USB devices are connected to your computer •The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly Use only authentic •Do not place the battery in a microwave oven •Do not disassemble the battery or puncture it with any sharp object •Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center •Make sure that the camera is correctly The TV does not display your connected to the TV with the A/V cable photos photos Your computer does not Camera specifications Camera specifications Icon and Effect, Movie clip Edit: Resize, Rotate, Smart Filter, Crop Image size Edit: Still image capture, Time trimming Wireless network Interface Dimensions (W X H X D) Weight Operating Temperature Glossary Glossary ISO sensitivity JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Metering MJPEG (Motion JPEG) Optical zoom Quality Resolution White balance (color balance) Correct Disposal of This Product Correct disposal of batteries in this product Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) Index Focus area Center AF Multi AF Formatting 136 Function button Guide Line Page USB port Video Video out Viewing files Website