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Samsung ECWB2100BPBUS user manual Shooting in the dark, Preventing red-eye, How to use the flash

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Shooting in the dark

Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions.

Preventing red-eye

If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes. To prevent this, select Red-eyeor Red-eye Fix. Refer to flash options in "Using the flash."

 Before correction

 After correction

How to use the flash

Press [F] to pop the flash up when it is need.

When the flash unit is closed, the flash does not fire regardless of the selected option. When the flash unit pops up, the flash fires according to the selected option.

•While not in use, keep the flash unit closed to prevent damage.

• Forcing open the flash unit may cause damage to your camera.

Press down gently to close.

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Contents

WB2100 Click a topic Health and safety information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your cameraDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Use the battery only for its intended purpose Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in useDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera caseDo not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged 104 110Copyright information Indicators used in this manual Shooting modeIcons used in this manual Icon Function Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition 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 Camera layout Hdmi portAccepts Hdmi cable USB and A/V port Steady When the camera is Buttons p Battery chamber coverInsert a memory card and battery Microphone Status lamp Mode dial Icon DescriptionButtons Button Description Using the screen Low-angle shotHigh-angle shot Attaching a strap Attaching a lens cap Inserting the battery and memory card Slide the lock down to release the batteryInsert the battery with the Samsung logo 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 o Performing the initial setup Learning icons Shooting options leftShooting options right Learning icons Shooting information Using the Mode screen Selecting a Mode Screen Icons on the Mode screen Mode Icon Description Using Menu Selecting options or menusShooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to Press m Press o to save your settings Using Fn Press m or s to save your settingsRotate Zoom to select a White Balance option You can also press o and then press F/t to select an option Setting the display and sound Setting the display typeAbout histograms Mode Setting the sound Rotate the mode dial toPress o repeatedly Select Sounds → Beep Sound Press P to return to Shooting mode Capturing photosTo delete the photo, press s, and then select Yes Optical range Zoom indicator Digital range ZoomingDigital zoom Setting Intelli zoom Optical range Zoom is on Zoom indicator Intelli rangeShooting mode, press m Select Intelli Zoom Reducing camera shake OIS Shooting mode, press m Select OIS Select an optionIcon Description Off OIS is deactivated On OIS is activated Holding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonWhen Focus frame Using the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focusIt may be difficult to get your subject in focus when Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Smart Auto mode Actively moving subjects Using the Program mode Rotate the mode dial to Set the desired optionsFor a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Manual mode Using the Scene mode Rotate the mode dial to Select a sceneOption Description Using the Panorama mode When you are finished, release ShutterWill let it capture the rest of the panorama Press and hold Shutter to start shooting Using the Panorama mode Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Low Light Shot modeUsing the HDR mode Using the Split Shot mode Rotate the mode dial to Select Select a split stylePress o to save the photo Using the Photo Filter mode Rotate the mode dial to Select Select an effect Using the Movie Filter mode BlurredVignette effect of Lomo cameras Fisheye lens Using the Movie mode Rotate the mode dial to Set desired optionsPress Video recording to start recording Press c to set the Refocus function Pause recording Capturing still images while recording a videoPress o to pause while recording Press o to resume You can record a high-speed video only in mode Recording high-speed videosPress m and then select Frame Rate Select an option Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Select Smart Scene Detection → On Selecting a resolution and quality … …………… Using Face Detection … ……………………………Changing the camera’s focus … ………………… Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolutionSelect Photo Size Select Movie Size Selecting an image quality Shooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an optionVideo Shooting mode, press m Select Frame Rate Using the timer Press Shutter to start the timerShooting mode, press t How to use the flash Press F to pop the flash up when it is needShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye Using the flash Off Red-eyeFill Slow Sync Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Using macro Changing the camera’s focusChanging the focus option Shooting mode, press c Adjusting the focus area Select Focus AreaAuto Macro Select Focus Area → Selection AF Select Focus Area → Tracking AFFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press o Press o Press Shutter to capture the photo Changing the camera’s focus Using Face Detection Detecting facesCapturing a self portrait shot Select Face Detection → Normal Capturing a smile shot Detecting eye blinkingSelect Face Detection → Smile Shot Compose your shot Tips for detecting faces Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EVPress F/t to adjust the exposure Shooting mode, press m Select EV Adjust the exposure manually. p Press a Locking the exposure value AELCompensating for backlighting ACB Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Selecting a White Balance setting Changing the metering optionShooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Customizing preset White Balance options Select White Balance Adjusting color temperature Select White Balance → Custom SetSelect White Balance → Color Temp Defining your own White Balance Capturing continuous photos Shooting mode, press t Select an optionYou can capture up to 7 photos in one burst Single Capture a single photo Capturing photos in the Precapture mode Capturing bracketed photosSelect Precapture Press Shutter Select Bracket Set Selecting a bracketing option Adjusting images Select Image AdjustPress F/t to adjust each value Reducing the sound of the zoom Shooting mode, press m. Select Voice Select an optionYou use the zoom Off Record a video without sound Playback/Editing Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Starting Playback modePress P Press F/t to scroll through files Press D/c/F/t to scroll through files Video file informationAs thumbnails Viewing files by category View files by category, such as date or file typeAll View files normally Date View files by the date they were saved Playback mode, press F/t to scroll to a desired folder Viewing files as a folderProtecting files Camera will automatically play back photos in the folder Press s When the pop-up message appears, select Yes Playback mode, press sDeleting files Deleting a single file Viewing photos Playback mode, press mSelect Delete → Delete All Select Copy to Card Press r to return to Playback mode Press oViewing panoramic photos Select Slide Show Options Select a slide show effect optionSelect Start Slide Show View the slide show Adjust the volume level Playing a videoScan backward Scan forward Playback mode, select a video, and then press m Select Trim MovieTrimming a video Capturing an image from video Editing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Press c to save Applying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photosNormal No effect Adjusting your photos Press F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to saveAdjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting dark subjects ACB Press F/t to adjust the option Select Face RetouchSelect Red-eye Fix Retouching faces View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on a TV or HdtvSelect Connectivity → Video Out Select Connectivity → Hdmi Size Viewing files on an Hdtv Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to the computerTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Transferring files to your Mac OS computer Turn off the camera Using programs on the computer Installing i-LauncherSelect Connectivity → i-Launcher → On An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Using i-Launcher Available programs when using i-Launcher Windows OS Requirements Opening i-LauncherRequirements Hard disk capacity Using Multimedia Viewer Viewing photosFile name Viewing Videos Settings Settings menu Accessing the settings menuRotate the mode dial to Select a menu Select an item Sounds Display Connectivity Item Description General ItemDescription Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera body Using or storing the camera Camera maintenance About memory cards Supported memory cards Memory card capacity Size Super Fine NormalSize 60fps 30fps 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 Battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly Guidelines for charging the batteryDisposal guidelines Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies An error Flash firesUnexpectedly Incorrect Display or Make sure that your camera is switched on TV does notTV with the A/V cable Display your photos Camera specifications White Balance Date ImprintingShooting Vignetting, Cross Filter, Fish-eye, Classic, Retro Videos Edit Still image capture, Time trimmingStorage File format Still Image Jpeg DCF, Exif Power source Dimensions W X H X DWeight Interface Glossary DIS Digital Image Stabilization EV Exposure ValueEV Compensation Exif Exchangeable Image File Format Resolution ISO sensitivityJpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group 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 Playback mode Shooting mode IndexCamera body Display Lens Mac Windows Auto Fill Off Red-eye Red-eye Fix Slow Sync Center AF Multi AF Selection AF Tracking AFACB Brightness Red-eye Saturation Center-weighted Multi Spot Insert Shooting mode Timer lamp Using the zoom 34 Zoom button 16 Zoom sound settings