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Samsung ECWB250FFPAUS, ECWB250FFPRUS, ECWB250FFPWUS Capturing photos, Half-press Shutter to focus

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Capturing photos

Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.

1Rotate the mode dial to T.

2Align your subject in the frame.

3Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject is in focus.

•A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

4Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

5Press [P] to view the captured photo.

• To delete the photo, press [], and then select Yes.

6Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.

See page 40 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Samsung ECWB250FFPAUS, ECWB250FFPRUS Capturing photos, Rotate the mode dial to T 2 Align your subject in the frame

Contents

Contents Basic troubleshootingWireless network SettingsDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not handle your camera with wet handsAvoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes Health and safety informationAvoid interference with pacemakers Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories Health and safety informationUse the battery only for its intended purpose Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in useHealth and safety information Data transference and your responsibilitiesNever use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impactsWireless network Outline of the User ManualSettings Basic functionsIcons used in this manual Indicators used in this manualIndicator SettingsPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition SubjectUsing the Touch screen and camera buttons Special features of your cameraUsing the DIRECT LINK button 1 Access Settings 2 Access the DIRECT LINK button optionInstall Samsung SMART CAMERA Using AutoShareApp on the smart phone Turn on the AutoShare feature Launch Samsung SMART CAMERASpecial features of your camera Using MobileLinkInstall Samsung SMART CAMERA Launch Samsung SMART CAMERAApp on the smart phone Access the Remote Viewfinder mode Using Remote Viewfinder6 Touch the thumbnail to view the photo Special features of your cameraSelect the macro option Capture a photo Shooting samples - MacroSpecial features of your camera The subject’s eyes Basic troubleshootingappear red Red-eye orAdjusting the exposure brightness Quick referenceCapturing photos of people Capturing photos at night or in the darkUsing the Motion Photo mode ContentsCharging the battery and turning on your camera Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modeContents Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ContentsUsing a smart phone as a remote shutter release Accessing the settings menu ContentsUsing or storing the camera ConnectivitySetting the display and sound ………………… Charging the battery and turning on yourBasic functions Selecting options or menus ……………………Optional accessories UnpackingPower button Microphone Internal antenna Camera layoutAF-assist light/Timer lamp Lens Speaker Tripod mount Battery chamber coverDIRECT LINK button Camera layoutStatus lamp Zoom button In Shooting mode Zoom in or out2 Select General “ DIRECT LINK Wi-Fi Button Using the DIRECT LINK button3 Select a Wi-Fi feature. p Setting a DIRECT LINK button optionSlide the lock down to release the battery Inserting the battery and memory cardInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Removing the battery and memory cardCharging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraTurning on your camera Turning on your camera in Playback modePerforming the initial setup Performing the initial setup 12 Press b to finish the initial setup8 Press c to select Date Type, and then press t or o 9 Press D/c to select a date type, and then press oIcon Learning iconsIcon DescriptionIcons on the Mode screen Selecting modesIcon Icon Selecting modesDescription IconSelecting with buttons Selecting options or menus1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press m 2 Scroll to an option or a menuSelecting by touch Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or optionLearning touch gestures Selecting options or menusSetting the display type Setting the display and soundAbout histograms ModeSetting the display and sound Setting the soundSetting the option display view Press o repeatedly1 Rotate the mode dial to T 2 Align your subject in the frame Capturing photos3 Half-press Shutter to focus 4 Press Shutter to capture a photoCapturing photos ZoomingDigital zoom p A h M In Shooting mode, press m Setting Intelli zoomSelect Intelli Zoom Intelli zoom T p A h M1 In Shooting mode, press m 2 Select OIS 3 Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS p A h MCapturing photos IconHolding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakeUsing the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focusUsing the Magic Plus mode …………………… Using the Smart mode …………………………Extended functions Recording a video ………………………………Rotate the mode dial to T Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeIcon DescriptionHalf-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Smart Auto modeRotate the mode dial to p Set the desired options Using the Program modeAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to capture the photoAperture value Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modeShutter speed 3 Press o “ F/t to adjust the aperture value Using the Aperture Priority mode4 Press o to save the setting 5 Set options Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode3 Press o “ F/t to adjust the shutter speed Using the Shutter Priority mode4 Press o to save the setting 5 Set options Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modeOK Change aperture/shutter speed Using the Manual mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene Using the Smart modeAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to capture the photoUsing the Panorama mode Using the Smart mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to Using the Best Face mode3 Press Shutter to capture the photo 4 Touch a face to replaceUsing the My Magic Frame mode Using the Magic Plus mode6 Drag the corner of the box to adjust the size 1 Rotate the mode dial to g 2 Select7 Drag the selected frame to place it to a desired location 8 Press o 3 Select a split style Using the Split Shot mode5 Press Shutter to capture a photo Using the Magic Plus mode4 Press Shutter to capture the photo Using the Motion Photo mode5 On the screen, draw an area to be animated Using the Magic Plus mode3 Select an effect Using the Photo Filter modeUsing the Magic Plus mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to g 2 Select4 Press Video recording to start recording Using the Movie Filter mode5 Press Video recording again to stop recording Using the Magic Plus mode1 Rotate the mode dial to p, G, s, i, g or T Recording a video2 Set desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording1 Rotate the mode dial to T 2 Set the desired options Recording a video with the Smart Scene Detection function3 Align your subject in the frame Recording a video5 Press Video recording again to stop recording 4 Press Video recording to start recordingRecording a video IconAdjusting brightness and color ………………… Using Face Detection ……………………………Using burst modes ……………………………… Shooting optionsSelecting a resolution T p A h M s i g Selecting a resolution and qualitySetting the photo resolution Setting the video resolutionSelecting a photo quality p A h M i g Selecting a resolution and qualityIn Shooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option IconShooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye p s 1 Press the flash pop-up button to open the flash Setting a flash option T p A h M s g2 In Shooting mode, press F Shooting in the darkAdjusting the flash intensity 4 Press F/t to adjust the intensity1 In Shooting mode, press F 2 Scroll to an option 3 Press D 5 Press o to save your settingsIn Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p A h MShooting in the dark Using auto focus T p A h M s g Using macro p A h M gChanging the camera’s focus 1 In Shooting mode, press c4 Press o to save your settings 3 Press F/t to adjust the focus distanceAdjusting the focus distance manually p A h M 2 Select an optionAdjusting the focus by touch T p A h M s Adjusting the focus area p A h M2 Select Focus Area 1 In Shooting mode, press m 2 Select Touch AF 3 Select an option2 Select Touch AF “ Tracking AF Using tracking auto focus3 Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area 1 In Shooting mode, press mSelect Touch AF “ One touch shot Using One Touch ShotTouch the subject to capture a photo In Shooting mode, press m4 When you hear a quick beep, press Shutter Using Face Detection p A h M sDetecting faces Capturing a self portrait shotCapturing a smile shot Using Face DetectionDetecting eye blinking 2 Select Face Detection “ Smile ShotUsing Face Detection Tips for detecting facesAdjusting the exposure manually EV p A h Adjusting brightness and color3 Press F/t to adjust the exposure 1 In Shooting mode, press m 2 Select EVCompensating for backlighting ACB p A h M Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option p A h M 1 In Shooting mode, press m 2 Select ACB 3 Select an optionSelect White Balance Selecting a White Balance setting p A h MSelect an option Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting color temperature Customizing preset White Balance options2 Select White Balance 2 Select White Balance “ Color TempAim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press Shutter Select White Balance “ Custom SetDefining your own White Balance Adjusting brightness and colorCapturing continuous photos Using burst modes p A h M s i g1 In Shooting mode, press t 2 Select an option 4 Press and hold ShutterUsing burst modes Using the timerCapturing bracketed photos 1 In Shooting mode, press t2 Select Image Adjust Adjusting images p A h M4 Press F/t to adjust each value 5 Press o to save your settingsIn Shooting mode, press m Select Voice Select an option Reducing the sound of the zoom T p A h M s i gIcon DescriptionPlayback/Editing Using programs on a computer ………………Editing a photo ………………………………… Viewing files on a TV ……………………………Starting Playback mode Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode1 Press P 2 Press F/t to scroll through files2 Press o or rotate Zoom to the right to open the folder 2 Press m, and then select Filter “ a category 1 In Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the leftViewing files as thumbnails Viewing files by category3 Select a list to open it 4 Select a file to view it 3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes 4 Press 5 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select Delete “ Multiple DeleteEnlarging a photo Viewing photosViewing photos or videos in Playback mode Description2 Press o or touch 1 In Playback mode, scroll to a panoramic photo3 Press b to return to Playback mode 1 In Playback mode, scroll to a GIF file 2 Press o or touch5 Select Start Slide Show Playing a video6 View the slide show 1 In Playback mode, select a video, and then press o or touch2 Select Trim Movie Resizing photos Editing a photo1 Rotate the mode dial to g, and then select 2 Rotate Zoom to the left or touch to select a photoApplying Smart Filter effects Cropping a photoEditing a photo Adjusting dark subjects, brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting your photos5 Touch to save 1 Rotate the mode dial to g, and then selectRemoving red-eye Retouching faces2 Select Connectivity “ Video Out Viewing files on a TVTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Transferring files to the computer2 Select Connectivity “ i-Launcher “ Off 3 Turn off the cameraTransferring files to your Mac OS computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops 2 Clickon the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen4 Open the removable disk 5 Drag or save files to your computer 3 Turn on the cameraTransferring files to the computer Installing i-Launcher Using programs on a computer7 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation 2 Select Connectivity “ i-Launcher “ OnUsing programs on a computer Using i-LauncherAvailable programs when using i-Launcher Windows OS RequirementsOpening i-Launcher Mac OS requirementsUsing programs on a computer Mac OS 10.5 or higher except PowerPCUsing programs on a computer Using Multimedia ViewerViewing photos 1 File name 2 Adjust the volume 3 Open the selected file Using programs on a computerViewing videos DescriptionUpdating the firmware Downloading the PC Auto Backup programUsing programs on a computer From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware UpgradeConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ………………………………… Wireless networkUsing photo or video sharing websites ……… Using AllShare Play to send files ………………Connecting to a WLAN Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting 1 Rotate the mode dial to w 2 Select , , , or2 Select IP Setting “ Manual Using the login browserConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Setting network optionsConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Network connection tipsConnecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Entering textIcon Description Icon Description1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m Saving files to a smart phone automatically2 On the camera, select AutoShare “ On 3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to w 2 On the camera, select Sending photos or videos to a smart phone3 On the camera, select a sending option 4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera 1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to w 2 On the camera, select7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release8 Release to capture the photo Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. p 3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click itUsing Auto Backup to send photos or videos 3 Select a backup PC4 Select OK 4 Select Sender Setting Changing email settingsSending photos or videos via email 3 Press m5 When the pop-up appears, select OK 4 Select Setting Password “ On6 Enter a 4-digit password 7 Enter the password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK5 Select Next Sending photos or videos via email6 Select files to send 7 Select NextAccessing a website Using photo or video sharing websites4 Enter your ID and password to log in 1 Access the website with your camera 2 Select files to uploadby pressing m, and then selecting ShareWi-Fi “ a desired website Using photo or video sharing websites3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login “ OK Using AllShare Play to send filesUploading photos to online storage 1 Rotate the mode dial to wViewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play Using AllShare Play to send files2 Select “ Nearby devices 5 On the AllShare Play device, select a camera to connectShared photos or videos will not be stored on the AllShare Play device, but they can be stored in the camera to meet the devices specifications Using AllShare Play to send filesOn the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option Sending photos using Wi-Fi DirectPress m, and then select ShareWi-Fi “ Wi-Fi Direct 4 Select the device from the camera’s list of Wi-Fi Direct devicesAccessing the settings menu ……………………………… SettingsAccessing the settings menu Settings menu1 Rotate the mode dial to n 2 Select a menu 3 Select an itemSound Settings menuDisplay VolumeSettings menu ConnectivityPower Save In Power save mode, press any button other than X to resumeSettings menu GeneralSet the time zone for your location. When you travel to DescriptionAuto Power Off Settings menuAuto Backup , Email , SNS & Cloud , AllShare Play ResetCamera specifications …………………………………………… Before contacting a service center ……………………………Appendixes Error message Error messagesCard Error Error messageError message Error messagesSuggested remedies Memory FullCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyCamera maintenance Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsSupported memory cards About memory cardsCamera maintenance Camera maintenance Memory card capacityPhoto SizeCamera maintenance Cautions when using memory cardsBattery life About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenanceNotes about using the battery Low battery messageCautions about using the battery Notes about charging the batteryHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Notes about charging with a computer connectedCamera maintenance Guidelines for charging the battery Camera maintenanceDisposal guidelines power quickly Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesSituation Before contacting a service centerSuggested remedies The date and time aresettings menu. p Before contacting a service centerSituation photosFocusing Camera specificationsImage sensor LensFlash Camera specificationsEffect White BalancePlayback Camera specificationsStorage Wireless network Camera specificationsPower source Dimensions W X H X DACB Auto Contrast Balance GlossaryAEB Auto Exposure Bracket AF Auto FocusEV Compensation GlossaryEV Exposure Value Exif Exchangeable Image File FormatImage sensor GlossaryISO sensitivity JPEG Joint Photographic Experts GroupGlossary ResolutionOptical zoom QualityCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection systemsIndex Index Index Index White Balance Wireless networkUnpacking USB port VideoPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product or