Samsung EK-GC120BKAVZW, EK-GC120ZWAVZW

Camera

When taking photos in low-light conditions

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Turn the flash on to take photos in low-light conditions. (p. 38)

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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 39)

When subjects are moving rapidly

Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of moving subjects. (p. 28)

To take several photos continuously, use memory cards with faster write speeds

(micro SDHC Class10 or higher).

Contents

Main About this manual www.samsung.com Instructional icons Copyright Trademarks Table of Contents Getting started Camera Basics Media Settings Troubleshooting Web & network Application & media stores Utilities Getting started Device layout Buttons Package contents Installing the SIM card and battery 2 Page Page Inserting an optional memory card 2 3 4 Removing the memory card 2 3 Formatting the memory card Charging the battery Charging with the charger 1 2 3 4 Checking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Turning the device on and off Adjusting the volume Switching to silent mode Camera Basic functions Taking photos Taking videos Taking photos while taking videos Viewing photos and videos Zooming in and out Taking photos with the touch focus Reducing device shake Learning icons Page Page Keeping the subject in focus Using the focus lock Page Advanced functions Changing Camera settings Auto Smart Beauty face Best photo Continuous shot Best face Landscape Macro Action freeze Rich tone Panorama Waterfall Silhouette Sunset Night Fireworks Light trace Expert Using the manual camcorder mode Using the manual mode Using the program mode Using the aperture priority mode Using the shutter speed priority mode About aperture About shutter speed Shooting options Selecting resolutions Setting the photo resolution Setting the video resolution Setting the photo quality Taking photos in low-light conditions Preventing red-eye in portrait photos Using the flash Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Using face detection Detecting faces Taking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Adjusting the exposure value (EV) manually Changing metering methods Selecting white balance settings Setting customized white balance Taking photos continuously Taking bracketed photos Taking photos or videos with filter effects Configuring settings for Camera Page Page Basics Indicator icons Using the touch screen Finger gestures Tapping Page Page Control motions Rotating the screen Page Page Notifications Home screen Rearranging items Adding an application icon Adding an item Moving an item Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Moving a panel Removing a panel Setting wallpaper Using applications Opening an application Opening from recently-used applications Closing an application Applications screen Organizing with folders Rearranging panels Uninstalling applications Sharing applications Entering text Changing the keyboard type Using the Samsung keyboard Changing the keyboard layout Entering uppercase Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Turning Wi-Fi on and off Joining Wi-Fi networks Adding Wi-Fi networks Forgetting Wi-Fi networks Setting up accounts Adding accounts Removing accounts Transferring files Page Securing the device Setting a pattern Setting a PIN Setting a password Unlocking the device Upgrading the device Upgrading with Samsung Kies Upgradi+ng over the air Media Gallery Viewing images Zooming in and out Playing videos Editing images Deleting images Sharing images Setting as wallpaper Tagging faces Paper Artist Photo Wizard Resizing images Rotating images Cropping photos Changing colors Adjusting a portrait photo Applying filter effects Decorating images Framing images Video Player Playing videos Deleting videos Sharing videos Video Editor Creating videos Page Music Player Playing music Creating playlists Playing music by mood YouTube Watching videos Sharing videos Uploading videos Instagram Communication Contacts Managing contacts Creating a contact Editing a contact Importing and exporting contacts Syncing with Samsung account Syncing with Google Contacts Importing contacts Exporting contacts Favorite contacts Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Managing groups Sending a email to a groups members Email Setting up email accounts Sending email messages Sending scheduled messages Reading messages Google Mail Sending messages Reading messages Labels Talk Public profile Adding friends Chatting with friends Switching between chats ChatON Google+ Messenger Web & network Google Chrome Viewing webpages Opening a new page Searching the web by voice Bookmarks Sharing webpages Syncing with other devices Bluetooth Pairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving data AllShare Play Sending files Sharing files Playing files on a remote device Managing contents on a web storage server Group Cast Sharing files 2 1 Joining another Group Cast Application & media stores Play Store Uninstalling applications Samsung Apps www.samsungapps.com S Suggest Game Hub Play Books Play Movies & TV Utilities Calendar Creating events or tasks Syncing with Google Calendar Changing calendar type Searching for events Deleting events Sharing events Dropbox Clock Alarm Setting alarms Stopping alarms Deleting alarms World clock Calculator S Voice Google Searching the device Search scope Google Now Voice Search Task manager Active applications Downloaded RAM My Files Downloads Travel & local Maps Viewing maps Searching for locations Get directions for a destination Local Latitude Navigation Settings About Settings Airplaine mode Wi-Fi Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Bluetooth Data usage More settings Mobile networks VPN Nearby devices AllShare Cast Sound Display Storage Power Page Lock screen Security Language and input Samsung keyboard Voice search Text-to-speech output Pointer speed Cloud Backup and reset Add account Motion Accessory Date and time Accessibility Developer options About device Troubleshooting The subjects eyes appear red Photos have dust spots Photos are blurred Photos are blurred when shooting at night Subjects come out too dark because of backlighting When you cannot turn on the device When you cannot take photos or videos When the flash is not functional When the flash fires unexpectedly When the colors in the photo do not match the actual scene When the photo is too bright When the photo is too dark Your device displays network or service error messages The lens barrel does not retract even when the power is off The touch screen responds slowly or improperly Your device freezes or has fatal errors The device beeps and the battery icon flashes The battery does not charge properly or the device turns off Your device is hot to the touch Error messages appear when launching the device Error messages appear when opening music files Another Bluetooth device is not located A connection is not established when you connect the device to a computer A small gap appears around the outside of the device case