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Samsung EC-WB50FZBPWRU Adjusting brightness and color, Adjusting the exposure manually EV

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Adjusting brightness and color

Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.

Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)

Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.

 Darker (-)

 Neutral (0)

 Brighter (+)

1In Shooting mode, press [].

2Select EV.

3Press [ /] to adjust the exposure.

• The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.

EV : 0

Cancel Set

4Press [] to save your settings.

•Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure.

•If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) option. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 65)

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Samsung EC-WB50FZBPWRU Adjusting brightness and color, Adjusting the exposure manually EV, Press / to adjust the exposure

Contents

Wireless network Basic troubleshootingContents SettingsDo not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet handsThe camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire Health and safety informationAvoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes This may result in electric shockDisconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Health and safety informationUse the battery only for its intended purpose Do not touch the flash while it firesNever use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card Data transference and your responsibilitiesHealth and safety information Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impactsSettings Outline of the User ManualWireless network Basic functionsSafety warnings and precautions Icons used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Iconappear red Basic troubleshootingThe subject’s eyes Red-eye orQuick reference Contents Charging the battery and turning on your cameraAdjusting the focus area ContentsAdjusting the ISO sensitivity Adjusting the exposure manually EVUsing NFC features in Playback modePhoto Beam ContentsAdjusting brightness, contrast, saturation or dark subjects Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsUsing or storing the camera ContentsAccessing the settings menu ConnectivityTips for getting a clearer photo …………………… Basic functionsCapturing photos … ……………………………… Charging the battery and turning onUnpacking Optional accessoriesLens Speaker Tripod mount Battery chamber cover Camera layoutPower button Microphone Shutter button AF-assist light/Timer lamp Launch an NFC feature by reading a tag from an NFC-enabled device. pEnter Playback mode Camera layoutAccess options or menus Zoom button In Shooting mode Zoom in or out4 Select a Wi-Fi feature. p Using the DIRECT LINK button3 Select General → DIRECT LINK Wi-Fi Button Setting a DIRECT LINK button optionInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Inserting the battery and memory cardrelease the battery Insert a memory card with the gold- colored contacts facing upTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup 6 Press to select Date Type, and then press or 10 Press to finish the initial setupPerforming the initial setup 7 Press / to select a date type, and then pressIcon Description Learning icons1 Shooting options left 2 Shooting option rightUsing the Home screen Accessing the Home screenWi-Fi Using the Home screenIcons on the Home screen BasicIcon Using the Home screenMagic Description4 Select an option Setting Wallpaper3 Select Display → Wallpapers 5 Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press3 Press to confirm the highlighted option or menu Selecting options or menusScroll to an option or a menu Going back to the previous menuSelect 6 Press to save your settingsFor example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode PressSetting the option display view Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Press3 Select Sounds → Beep Sound Setting the soundSetting the display and sound 1 On the Home screen, scroll to Basic 2 SelectCapturing photos Digital zoom ZoomingCapturing photos Select Intelli Zoom Setting Intelli zoomIn Shooting mode, press Intelli zoomCapturing photos Reducing camera shake OIS1 In Shooting mode, press 2 Select OIS 3 Select an option Icon Half-pressing the shutter button Holding your camera correctly When Tips for getting a clearer photo Preventing your subject from being out of focus Using the focus lockUsing Basic modes … ……………………………… Using Magic modes ………………………………Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode ………………………1 On the Home screen, scroll to Basic 2 Select Using Basic modesUsing the Smart Auto mode 3 Align your subject in the frame4 Half-press Shutter to focus 5 Press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Program modeUsing Basic modes 3 Set the desired options5 Press Shutter again to stop recording Using the Smart Movie mode4 Press Shutter to start recording Using Basic modesUsing Basic modes Using the Movie mode1 On the Home screen, scroll to Basic 2 Select 3 Set desired options 4 Press Shutter to start recordingPause recording Using the Smart mode1 On the Home screen, scroll to Basic 2 Select 3 Select a scene Using Basic modesAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press Shutter to focus Using the AlbumUsing the Settings menu Press Shutter to capture the photo6 When you are finished, release Shutter Using Magic modesUsing the Live Panorama mode 1 On the Home screen, scroll to Magic 2 Select1 On the Home screen, scroll to Magic 2 Select Using the Photo Filter modeUsing Magic modes 1 On the Home screen, scroll to Magic 2 Select 3 Select an effect Using the Movie Filter mode3 Select an effect Using Magic modesYou can edit a photo in multiple ways Editing a photoUsing Magic modes Scroll to Magic on the Home screen, and then selectSelecting a resolution and quality … …………… Adjusting brightness and color …………………Shooting options Using the timer … …………………………………Setting the photo resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Setting the video resolutionIn Shooting mode, press Select Quality Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a photo quality Icon2 Select an option Using the timer3 Press Shutter to start the timer 1 In Shooting mode, pressPreventing red-eye Setting a flash optionShooting in the dark 1 In Shooting mode, pressRed-eye Shooting in the darkIcon Fill in→ Soft Flash Using soft flashOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select an optionChanging the camera’s focus Using macroUsing auto focus 1 In Shooting mode, pressChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area2 Select Focus Area 2 Select an option3 Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press Using tracking auto focus2 Select Focus Area → Tracking AF 4 Press Shutter to capture the photoDetecting faces Using Face Detection6 When you hear a quick beep, press Shutter Capturing a self portrait shotDetecting eye blinking Using Face DetectionCapturing a smile shot 2 Select Face Detection → Smile ShotTips for detecting faces Using Face Detection3 Press / to adjust the exposure Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV 4 Press to save your settingsChanging the metering option Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB 1 In Shooting mode, press 2 Select ACB 3 Select an optionAdjusting brightness and color Selecting a White Balance settingSelect White Balance In Shooting mode, press2 Select White Balance → Custom Set 3 Press / to adjust the color temperature to match your light sourceAdjusting color temperature 3 Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press Shutter5 Press and hold Shutter Using burst modesIn Shooting mode, press Select Drive Select an option Icon4 Press / to adjust each value Adjusting images2 Select Image Adjust 5 Press to save your settingsIcon Reducing the sound of the zoomIn Shooting mode, press Select Voice Select an option DescriptionTimer Available shooting options by shooting modeResolution Image adjustAdjusting brightness, contrast, saturation or Playback/EditingSystem Requirements …………………………… Adjusting portrait photos …………………………1 Press Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode 2 Press / to scroll through filesVideo file information Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePress /// to scroll through files Viewing files as thumbnails1 In Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the left 1 In Playback mode, select a file to protect 2 Select Delete → Delete All 3 When the pop-up message appears, select YesViewing photos Enlarging a photo2 Press 3 Press to return to Playback mode1 In Playback mode, press / to scroll to a desired panoramic photo Viewing panoramic photos4 Press 2 Select Slide Show Options3 Select a slide show effect option 5 Select Start Slide ShowViewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a video1 In Playback mode, select a video, and then press 2 View the video Adjust the volumeRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos 1 In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press 2 Select Resize5 Press to save Applying Smart Filter effects4 Select Smart Filter → an option Editing a photo4 Select Face Retouch Adjusting portrait photosAdjusting brightness, contrast, saturation or dark subjects Press to save On the Home screen, scroll to Magic. SelectRotate Zoom to the left, and then select a photo. Select Red-eye Fix Removing red-eyeCapturing an image from video Editing a videoTrimming a video 2 Select Trim MovieViewing files on a TV 3 Select Connectivity → Video Out3 Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Transferring files to a computerTransferring files to your Windows OS computer 4 Turn off the camera1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTransferring files to your Mac OS computer 2 Click3 Turn on the camera Transferring files to a computerMac OS requirements System RequirementsWindows OS Requirements Mac OS 10.5 or higher except PowerPCConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network Wireless networkUsing Samsung Link to send files………………… Using the NFC Feature Tag & Go ………………1 On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi 2 Select , , or Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsConnecting to a WLAN 4 Select an AP2 Select IP Setting → Manual Using the login browser1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsNetwork connection tips Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsIcon Entering textConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings DescriptionUsing NFC features in Playback modePhoto Beam Using the NFC Feature Tag & GoUsing NFC features in Shooting mode Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode2 On the camera, select AutoShare → On Saving files to a smart phone automatically1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press 3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App2 On the camera, select 1 On the camera’s Home screen, scroll to Wi-FiSending photos or videos to a smart phone 3 On the camera, select a sending option1 On the camera’s Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options 2 On the camera, select8 Release to capture the photo Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus 4 Select Sender Setting Changing email settings1 On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi 2 Select 3 Press Sending photos or videos via emailSetting an email password 4 Select Setting Password → On4 Select Change Password Changing the email password6 Select Next 1 On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi 2 Select 3 Connect to a WLAN. pSending photos or videos via email 7 Scroll to files to send, and then press1 On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi 2 Select Using photo or video sharing servicesAccessing a sharing service 3 Select a sharing serviceUsing photo or video sharing services Viewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link Using Samsung Link to send files1 On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi 2 Select → Nearby devicesUsing Samsung Link to send files Accessing the settings menu … ……………………………… SettingsSettings menu ……………………………………………………… Sound ……………………………………………………………1 On the Home screen, scroll to Basic 2 Select 3 Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an itemDisplay Settings menuSound VolumeItem Description ConnectivitySettings menu DisplaySet the time zone for your location. When you travel to GeneralSettings menu DescriptionWi-Fi Button Settings menuAuto Power Off ResetAppendixes Before contacting a service center … ……………………………Camera specifications …………………………………………… Error messages ……………………………………………………content Error messagesError message Card ErrorCamera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyUsing on beaches or shores Using or storing the cameraCamera maintenance Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsCamera maintenance About memory cardsSupported memory cards Video Memory card capacityCamera maintenance SizeCautions when using memory cards Camera maintenanceBattery life About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenanceCautions about using the battery Low battery messageNotes about using the battery Notes about charging the batteryCamera maintenance Notes about charging with a computer connectedHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Disposal guidelines Camera maintenanceGuidelines for charging the battery 3 Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → On 6 Turn on the camera 7 Install i-Launcher on the PCUpgrading the firmware Camera maintenanceSituation Before contacting a service centerpower quickly Suggested remediesSuggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation The date and time arephotos Before contacting a service centerSituation Your computer does notImage sensor Camera specificationsFocusing LensEffect Camera specificationsFlash White BalancePlayback Camera specificationsWireless network StorageDimensions W X H X D Camera specificationsPower source WeightAEB Auto Exposure Bracket GlossaryACB Auto Contrast Balance AF Auto FocusEV Exposure Value GlossaryEV Compensation Exif Exchangeable Image File FormatJPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group GlossaryISO sensitivity LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayOptical zoom ResolutionGlossary QualityWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systemsIndex Index Index Transferring files White Balance 63 Wireless networkIndex Tripod mountPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product or