Basic functions | Samsung EC-WB2100BPRUS, ECWB2100BPBUS guide

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking … ……………………………………… 14

Camera layout ……………………………………… 15

Using the screen … ……………………………… 18
Attaching a strap … ………………………………	19
Attaching a lens cap … ……………………………	19

Inserting the battery and memory card … ………	20
Charging the battery and turning on your
camera … ……………………………………………	21

Charging the battery ………………………………	21
Turning on your camera … ………………………	21

Performing the initial setup … ……………………	22
Learning icons ………………………………………	24
Using the Mode screen … …………………………	26

Selecting a Mode Screen … ………………………	26
Icons on the Mode screen …………………………	27

Selecting options or menus … …………………… 28

Using [MENU] …………………………………… 28

Using [Fn] … ……………………………………… 30

Setting the display and sound … ………………… 31

Setting the display type ………………………… 31

Setting the sound … ……………………………… 32

Capturing photos … ……………………………… 33

Zooming … ……………………………………… 34

Reducing camera shake (OIS) … ………………… 36

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………… 37

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Samsung EC-WB2100BPRUS, ECWB2100BPBUS, EC-WB2100BPBUS user manual Basic functions

Contents

WB2100 Click a topic Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight 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 Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged Copyright information 104110 Icons used in this manual Indicators used in this manualShooting mode Icon Function Subject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure Brightness Basic troubleshooting Select Backlight Quick reference Capturing photos at night or in the dark Contents Contents Contents 104 Basic functions Optional accessories Unpacking Accepts Hdmi cable Camera layoutHdmi port USB and A/V port Insert a memory card and battery Steady When the camera isButtons p Battery chamber cover Microphone Status lamp Buttons Mode dialIcon Description Button Description High-angle shot Using the screenLow-angle shot Attaching a strap Attaching a lens cap Insert the battery with the Samsung logo Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock down to release the battery Removing the battery and memory card Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Press c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o Performing the initial setup Shooting options right Learning iconsShooting options left Learning icons Shooting information Using the Mode screen Selecting a Mode Screen Icons on the Mode screen Mode Icon Description Shooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Using MenuSelecting options or menus Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to Press m Press o to save your settings Rotate Zoom to select a White Balance option Using FnPress m or s to save your settings You can also press o and then press F/t to select an option About histograms Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Mode Press o repeatedly Setting the soundRotate the mode dial to Select Sounds → Beep Sound To delete the photo, press s, and then select Yes Press P to return to Shooting modeCapturing photos Digital zoom Optical range Zoom indicator Digital rangeZooming Shooting mode, press m Setting Intelli zoomOptical range Zoom is on Zoom indicator Intelli range Select Intelli Zoom Icon Description Off OIS is deactivated On OIS is activated Reducing camera shake OISShooting mode, press m Select OIS Select an option When Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Focus frame It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when Using the focus lockPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Smart Auto mode Actively moving subjects For a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Program modeRotate the mode dial to Set the desired options Using the Manual mode Option Description Using the Scene modeRotate the mode dial to Select a scene Will let it capture the rest of the panorama Using the Panorama modeWhen you are finished, release Shutter Press and hold Shutter to start shooting Using the Panorama mode Using the HDR mode Using the Magic Plus modeUsing the Low Light Shot mode Press o to save the photo Using the Split Shot modeRotate the mode dial to Select Select a split style Using the Photo Filter mode Rotate the mode dial to Select Select an effect Vignette effect of Lomo cameras Using the Movie Filter modeBlurred Fisheye lens Press Video recording to start recording Using the Movie modeRotate the mode dial to Set desired options Press c to set the Refocus function Press o to pause while recording Press o to resume Pause recordingCapturing still images while recording a video Press m and then select Frame Rate Select an option You can record a high-speed video only in modeRecording high-speed videos Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Select Smart Scene Detection → On Changing the camera’s focus … ………………… Selecting a resolution and quality … ……………Using Face Detection … …………………………… Select Photo Size Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Select Movie Size Video Shooting mode, press m Selecting an image qualityShooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Select Frame Rate Shooting mode, press t Using the timerPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting in the dark How to use the flashPress F to pop the flash up when it is need Preventing red-eye Using the flash Fill OffRed-eye Slow Sync Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Changing the focus option Using macroChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press c Auto Macro Adjusting the focus areaSelect Focus Area Focus on the subject you want to track, and then press o Select Focus Area → Selection AFSelect Focus Area → Tracking AF Press o Press Shutter to capture the photo Changing the camera’s focus Capturing a self portrait shot Using Face DetectionDetecting faces Select Face Detection → Normal Select Face Detection → Smile Shot Capturing a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Compose your shot Tips for detecting faces Press F/t to adjust the exposure Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Shooting mode, press m Select EV Compensating for backlighting ACB Adjust the exposure manually. p Press aLocking the exposure value AEL Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Shooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Selecting a White Balance settingChanging the metering option Customizing preset White Balance options Select White Balance Select White Balance → Color Temp Adjusting color temperatureSelect White Balance → Custom Set Defining your own White Balance You can capture up to 7 photos in one burst Capturing continuous photosShooting mode, press t Select an option Single Capture a single photo Select Precapture Capturing photos in the Precapture modeCapturing bracketed photos Press Shutter Select Bracket Set Selecting a bracketing option Press F/t to adjust each value Adjusting imagesSelect Image Adjust You use the zoom Reducing the sound of the zoomShooting mode, press m. Select Voice Select an option Off Record a video without sound Playback/Editing Press P Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press F/t to scroll through files As thumbnails Press D/c/F/t to scroll through filesVideo file information All View files normally Viewing files by categoryView files by category, such as date or file type Date View files by the date they were saved Protecting files Playback mode, press F/t to scroll to a desired folderViewing files as a folder Camera will automatically play back photos in the folder Deleting files Press s When the pop-up message appears, select YesPlayback mode, press s Deleting a single file Select Delete → Delete All Viewing photosPlayback mode, press m Select Copy to Card Viewing panoramic photos Press r to return to Playback modePress o Select Start Slide Show Select Slide Show OptionsSelect a slide show effect option View the slide show Scan backward Adjust the volume levelPlaying a video Scan forward Trimming a video Playback mode, select a video, and then press mSelect Trim Movie Capturing an image from video Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Press c to save Normal Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos No effect Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting your photosPress F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting dark subjects ACB Select Red-eye Fix Press F/t to adjust the optionSelect Face Retouch Retouching faces Select Connectivity → Video Out View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Select Connectivity → Hdmi Size Viewing files on an Hdtv Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTransferring files to the computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Transferring files to your Mac OS computer Turn off the camera Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → On Using programs on the computerInstalling i-Launcher An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Using i-Launcher Available programs when using i-Launcher Requirements Windows OS RequirementsOpening i-Launcher Hard disk capacity File name Using Multimedia ViewerViewing photos Viewing Videos Settings Rotate the mode dial to Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an item Sounds Display Connectivity Item Description General ItemDescription Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body Using or storing the camera Camera maintenance About memory cards Supported memory cards Size 60fps 30fps Memory card capacitySize Super Fine Normal Camera maintenance About the battery Battery specifications Battery life Low battery message Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Handling and disposing of batteries and chargers with care 500 mA Disposal guidelines Battery can ignite or explode if not handled properlyGuidelines for charging the battery Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Unexpectedly An errorFlash fires Incorrect Display or TV with the A/V cable Make sure that your camera is switched onTV does not Display your photos Camera specifications Shooting White BalanceDate Imprinting Storage Vignetting, Cross Filter, Fish-eye, Classic, RetroVideos Edit Still image capture, Time trimming File format Still Image Jpeg DCF, Exif Weight Power sourceDimensions W X H X D Interface Glossary EV Compensation DIS Digital Image StabilizationEV Exposure Value Exif Exchangeable Image File Format Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group ResolutionISO sensitivity LCD Liquid Crystal Display White balance color balance Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Can ICES-3 B/NMB-3B FCC notice Telephone No Samsung Camera body Display Lens Playback mode Shooting modeIndex Mac Windows ACB Brightness Auto Fill Off Red-eye Red-eye Fix Slow SyncCenter AF Multi AF Selection AF Tracking AF Red-eye Saturation Center-weighted Multi Spot Insert Shooting mode Timer lamp Using the zoom 34 Zoom button 16 Zoom sound settings