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Samsung EC-WB380FBPWRU Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Exposure Brightness

Models: EC-WB380FBPBE1 EC-WB380FBPBRU EC-WB380FBPWE1 EC-WB380FBPWFR EC-WB380FBPWRU

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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

Composition

Subject

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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Samsung EC-WB380FBPWRU Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Subject, background, and composition

EC-WB380FBPBE1, EC-WB380FBPBRU, EC-WB380FBPWE1, EC-WB380FBPWFR, EC-WB380FBPWRU specifications

The Samsung EC-WB380FBPWRU, EC-WB380FBPWFR, EC-WB380FBPWE1, EC-WB380FBPBRU, and EC-WB380FBPBE1 are innovative digital cameras designed to cater to photography enthusiasts and casual shooters alike. These models, part of the Samsung WB series, offer an impressive combination of features, technologies, and characteristics, making them appealing choices for those looking to capture high-quality images.

One of the standout features of these cameras is their 21x optical zoom lens, enabling users to capture stunning details from a distance. This powerful zoom capability is complemented by a 20.4-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, which excels in low-light conditions, ensuring bright and vibrant images even in challenging lighting environments. The back-illuminated sensor technology enhances sensitivity, resulting in reduced noise and improved image quality.

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Another key characteristic of these models is their built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature allows for easy sharing of images and videos directly to social media platforms or cloud storage, making it convenient for users to showcase their photography work instantly. The Smart Link feature enables users to connect their cameras to smartphones or tablets, providing remote control options and the ability to transfer images wirelessly.

The design of these cameras is also noteworthy. With a compact and lightweight structure, they are ideal for portability, making them perfect companions for travel and everyday photography. The ergonomic grip and user-friendly interface facilitate ease of use, ensuring that photographers can quickly capture the moment.

In summary, the Samsung EC-WB380FBPWRU, EC-WB380FBPWFR, EC-WB380FBPWE1, EC-WB380FBPBRU, and EC-WB380FBPBE1 are advanced digital cameras that combine high-resolution imaging, powerful zoom capabilities, versatile shooting modes, and convenient connectivity features. With their robust design and reliable performance, these models are well-suited for a variety of photographic needs, allowing users to create beautiful memories with ease.

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User Manual Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera This may result in electric shock Avoid interference with other electronic devicesDirected by airline personnel Posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel Do not touch the flash while it fires Use the battery only for its intended purposeDisconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Data transference and your responsibilities 110 133140 Copyright information Indicators used in this manual Mode IndicatorIcons used in this manual For example Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Basic troubleshooting Select Low Light Shot in s Smart Mode. p Quick reference Capturing photos of people Contents Contents 100 128 Basic functions Optional accessories Unpacking Camera layout Flash pop-up button NFC tag Direct Link buttonZoom button Status lamp Using the Direct Link button Rotate the mode dial to nSelect General → Direct Link Wi-Fi Button Select a Wi-Fi feature. p Inserting the battery and memory card Slide the lock down to release the batteryInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Removing the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Press c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or oPress D/c to select a time zone, and then press o Press b Performing the initial setup Icon Description Learning iconsIcon Icons on the Mode screen Selecting modes Selecting modes Rotate the mode dial to p Press m Selecting options or menusSelecting with buttons Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Press o to save your settings Selecting by touchPress D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or o Press F/t to select an option Learning touch gestures Press F/t to select a White Balance option Using Smart PanelPress o Setting the display and sound Setting the display typeAbout histograms Mode Setting the sound Setting the option display viewPress o repeatedly Select Sound → Beep Sound To delete the photo, press /f, and then select Yes Press P to return to Shooting modeCapturing photos Zooming Digital zoom p a h M Setting Intelli zoom Zoom indicator Intelli rangeShooting mode, press m Select Intelli Zoom Icon Description Off OIS is deactivated On OIS is activated Reducing camera shake OIS p a h MShooting mode, press m Select OIS Select an option Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonReducing camera shake When Using the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focus Using the Selfie Alarm mode …………………… Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to T Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto mode For a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Program modeRotate the mode dial to p Set the desired options Slow shutter speed Aperture valueShutter speed Using the Aperture Priority mode Rotate the mode dial to G SelectPress o → F/t to adjust the aperture value Press o to save the setting Set options Using the Shutter Priority mode Press o → F/t to adjust the shutter speed Press o → D/c to select the aperture value or shutter speed Using the Manual modePress F/t to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed Option Description Using the Smart modeRotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Using the Best Face mode Rotate the mode dial to sSelect Best Face Touch to save the photo Using the Panorama mode When you are finished, release Shutter Using the Smart mode Using the Selfie Alarm mode Drag the corner of the box to adjust the size Using the Magic Plus mode Using the My Magic Frame modeTouch Use Select a frame Press b to return to the previous screen Press Shutter to capture a photoTo recapture a background photo, touch Using the Motion Photo mode On the screen, draw an area to be animated Using the Photo Filter mode Select an effect Using the Movie Filter mode Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect Fish-eye Using the Effect Artist mode Switch the applied option Adjust the thickness of the brush or the penReturn to the editing mode Rotate Zoom to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo Using the Color Brush mode Select an option →Draw a line with your finger to select an area Option Description Classic Apply a black and white effect Editing a photo Select an area automaticallyDe-emphasize the selected area only View the original image Rotate the mode dial to p, G, s, i, g or T Recording a videoSet desired options Press Video recording to start recording Rotate the mode dial to T Set the desired options Recording a video with the Smart Scene Detection function Selecting a resolution and quality …………… Changing the camera’s focus …………………… Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution T p a h M s i gSelect Photo Size Select Movie Size Selecting a photo quality p a h M i g Shooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an optionSuper Fine Capture photos in super high quality Fine Capture photos in high quality Preventing red-eye p s Using the flashShooting in the dark Setting a flash option T p a h M s i g OffRed-eye Fill Adjusting the flash intensity Slow Sync Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p a h M Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Shooting mode, press c Using auto focus T p a h M s gChanging the camera’s focus Auto Macro Press F/t to adjust the focusSelect Manual Focus Adjusting the focus area p a h M Adjusting the focus by touch T p a h M sSelect Focus Area Shooting mode, press m Select Touch AF Select an option Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area Using tracking auto focusSelect Touch AF → Tracking AF Touch the subject to capture a photo Using One Touch ShotSelect Touch AF → One touch shot Using Face Detection p a h M s Detecting facesCapturing a self portrait shot Select Face Detection → Normal Capturing a smile shot Tips for detecting facesSelect Face Detection → Smile Shot Compose your shot Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV p a hPress F/t to adjust the exposure Shooting mode, press m Select EV Compensating for backlighting ACB p a h M Changing the metering option p a h MShooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Shooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Selecting a White Balance setting p a h M Select White Balance Select White Balance → Color Temp Customizing preset White Balance optionsAdjusting color temperature Piece of white paper Select White Balance → Custom SetDefining your own White Balance Using burst modes p a h M s g Capturing continuous photosShooting mode, press t Select an option You can capture up to 6 photos in one burst Using the timer Capturing bracketed photosShooting mode, press t Select AE Bracket Press F/t to adjust each value Adjusting images p a h MSelect Image Adjust Setting the sound of the zoom T p a h M s i g Shooting mode, press m Select Voice Select an optionZoom noise Record the zoom noise Video Playback/Editing Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Starting Playback modePress P Press F/t to scroll through files Viewing files as a folder Press o or rotate Zoom to the right to open the folderVideo file information Viewing files as thumbnails Viewing files by categoryView files by category, such as date or file type You can also touch to select a category Deleting a single file Protecting a fileDeleting files Press /f When the pop-up message appears, select Yes Playback mode, press mSelect Delete → Multiple Delete Scroll to each file you want to delete, and then press o Viewing photos Enlarging a photoEnlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show Press D/c/F/t Press b to return to Playback mode Playback mode, scroll to a panoramic photoPress o or touch Select Slide Show Options Playing a video Select Start Slide ShowView the slide show Viewing animated photos Rotate the mode dial to g, and then select Editing a photoResizing photos Rotating a photo Cropping a photo Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos No effect Ink Painting Classic Touch → Touch to save Adjusting portrait photosPress F/t to adjust the option Editing a video Trimming a videoCapturing an image from video Playback mode, select a video, and then press m Select Connectivity → Video Out View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on a TV Transferring files to a computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computerSelect Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Turn on the camera Turn off the camera Disconnecting the camera for WindowsTransferring files to your Mac OS computer Turn on the camera Using programs on a computer Installing i-LauncherTurn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC How to Install Using i-Launcher Available programs when using i-LauncherSoftware Update PC Auto Backup Windows OS Requirements Mac OS requirementsOpening i-Launcher Requirements File name Using Multimedia ViewerViewing photos Viewing videos Updating the firmware Downloading the PC Auto Backup programOn the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Software Update Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos … Using the NFC Feature Tag & Go ………………Using the Baby Monitor ………………………… Select an AP Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConnecting to a Wlan Using the login browser Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then pressSelect IP Setting → Manual Setting network options Network connection tips Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode Entering textEnter a space Done Using the NFC Feature Tag & Go Using NFC features in Shooting modeUsing NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode On the camera, capture a photo Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyOn the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App Sending photos or videos to a smart phone On the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phone Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Focus is automatically set to Multi AF On the smart phone, touch and hold to focusRelease to capture the photo Using the Baby Monitor Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor application Adjusting the noise level for alarm activation Designated level for a short period, an alarm will sound Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PCRotate the mode dial to w Select Sending photos or videos to a PC Select a backup PC Select OK Changing email settings Rotate the mode dial to w Select Press mSelect Sender Setting Sending photos or videos via email Select Setting Password → On When the pop-up appears, select OKSelect Change Password Setting an email password Camera will send the email Sending photos or videos via emailSelect Next Select files to send Uploading photos or videos Using photo or video sharing servicesAccessing a sharing service Using photo or video sharing services Select → Web storage Using Samsung Link to send filesUploading photos to an online storage Select → Nearby devices Device Settings Settings menu Accessing the settings menuRotate the mode dial to n Select a menu Select an item Sound Display Connectivity General Auto Power Off Photos. Off*, Date, Date & TimeImprint Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min Wi-Fi Privacy lock ResetOpen Source View open source licenses Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera body Using or storing the camera About memory cards Supported memory cards Size Memory card capacitySize Super Fine Normal Camera maintenance About the battery Battery specificationsBattery life Specification Description Low battery message Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Guidelines for charging the battery Disposal guidelines Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Date and time are IncorrectWork Poorly Situation Camera specifications FocusingImage sensor Lens Shooting White BalanceDate Imprinting Interface Power sourceStorage Dimensions W X H X D Weight47 X 2.56 X 1.42 in .6 X 65.1 X 36 mm Approx .62 oz 216 g Glossary EV Compensation EV Exposure ValueExif Exchangeable Image File Format Focal length ISO sensitivity Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts GroupLCD Liquid Crystal Display Metering Resolution Optical zoomQuality White balance color balance Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Index Center-weighted Multi Spot Center AF Multi AFSharpness Auto Macro Manual Focus Normal AF Accessing Uploading photos or videos Face Detection Self portrait Smile Shot Auto Backup Mac Windows Dragging Flicking Touching Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or