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Samsung WB250F, WB280F, WB251F, WB252F user manual Quick reference, Capturing photos of people

Models: WB252F WB251F WB280F WB250F

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Quick reference

Capturing photos of people

•s mode > Beauty Face f50

•i mode f53

•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f66

•Face Detection f75

•Self-Portrait f75

Capturing photos at night or in the dark

•s mode > Silhouette, Fireworks, Light Trace, Low Light Shot f50

•Flash options f67

•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f69

Capturing action photos

•Shutter Priority mode f48

•s mode > Action Freeze, Continuous Shot f50

•Continuous f83

Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers

•s mode > Macro f50

•Macro f70

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

•	s mode > Rich Tones f50
•	ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f69
•	EV (to adjust exposure) f78
•	ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
•	backgrounds) f79
•	Metering f79
•	AE Bracket (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
	different exposures) f84
	Capturing photos of scenery
• s mode > Landscape, Waterfall f50
•	s mode > Panorama f51

Applying effects to photos

•g mode > My Magic Frame f54

•g mode > Split Shot f56

•g mode > Motion Photo f57

•g mode > Photo Filter f58

•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f85

Applying effects to videos

•g mode > Movie Filter f59

Reducing camera shake

•Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f39

•Viewing files as thumbnails f90

•Viewing files by categoryf90

• Deleting all files on the memoryf92

•Viewing files as a slide showf94

•Viewing files on a TVf101

•Connecting your camera to a computer f102

•Sending photos or videos via email f124

•Using photo or video sharing websites f125

•Adjusting sound and volume f133

•Adjusting the brightness of the display f134

•Changing the display language f135

•Setting the date and time f135

•Before contacting a service center f149

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Samsung WB250F, WB280F, WB251F, WB252F user manual Quick reference, Capturing photos of people

Contents

Click a topic Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet handsAvoid interference with pacemakers Avoid interference with other electronic devicesDirected by airline personnel Posted warnings, and directions from medical personnelUse 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 Data transference and your responsibilities Copyright information 111131 137For example Indicators used in this manualMode Indicator Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionSetting a Direct Link button option Special features of your cameraCapture a photo App on the smart phone Turn on the AutoShare featureIf a pop-up message appears, select an option App on the smart phone Access the MobileLink modeTouch the thumbnail to view the photo App on the smart phone Access the Remote Viewfinder modeSelect the macro option Capture a photo Shooting samples MacroRed-eye or Red-eye Fix. p Basic troubleshootingCapturing photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents 101 Contents Basic functions Inserting the battery and memory card ………Unpacking Optional accessoriesUSB and A/V port Power button Microphone Internal antennaCamera layout Flash pop-up button Shutter buttonDirect Link button Start a preset Wi-Fi functionZoom button Shooting mode Zoom in or out Mode dial Attaching the strap Display ButtonsSelect a Wi-Fi feature. p Using the Direct Link buttonRotate the mode dial to n Select General “ Direct Link Wi-Fi ButtonRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock down to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing upTurning on your camera Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modePress b Performing the initial setupPress c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o Press D/c to select a time zone, and then press oPerforming the initial setup Shooting option Learning iconsIcon Icon DescriptionSelecting modes Icons on the Mode screenPhoto Filter Capture a photo with various filter effects Preset layouts. pSettings Adjust settings to match your preferences. p Area. pPress o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Rotate the mode dial to p Press mSelecting options or menus Selecting with buttonsPress F/t to select a White Balance option Press o to save your settingsSelecting by touch Press D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or oLearning touch gestures Mode Setting the display and soundSetting the display type About histogramsSelect Sound “ Beep Sound Setting the soundSetting the option display view Press o repeatedlyPress P to return to Shooting mode Capturing photosTo delete the photo, press , and then select Yes Optical range Zoom indicator Digital range ZoomingDigital zoom p a h M Intelli zoom T p a h M Setting Intelli zoomShooting mode, press m Select Intelli ZoomReducing camera shake OIS p a h M Shooting mode, press m Select OIS Select an optionIcon Description Off OIS is deactivated On OIS is activated Reducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Using the focus lockExtended functions Using the Best Face mode ………………………Rotate the mode dial to T Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeUsing the Smart Auto mode Using the Program mode Rotate the mode dial to p Set the desired optionsFor a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Aperture value Shutter speedSlow shutter speed Press o to save the setting Set options Using the Aperture Priority modeRotate the mode dial to G Select Press o “ F/t to adjust the aperture valuePress o “ F/t to adjust the shutter speed Using the Shutter Priority modeUsing the Manual mode Press F/t to adjust the aperture value or shutter speedPress o “ D/c to select the aperture value or shutter speed Using the Smart mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneOption Description Using the Panorama mode When you are finished, release ShutterShooting example Using the Smart mode Touch to save the photo Using the Best Face modeTouch Use Using the Magic Plus modeUsing the My Magic Frame mode Drag the corner of the box to adjust the sizePress Shutter to capture a photo To recapture a background photo, touchPress b to return to the previous screen Select a split style Using the Split Shot modeOn the screen, draw an area to be animated Using the Motion Photo modeSelect an effect Using the Photo Filter modeSketch Apply a pen sketch effect Fish-eye Using the Movie Filter modeMiniature Vignette effect of Lomo camerasPause recording Rotate the mode dial to p, G, s, i, g or TRecording a video Set desired optionsCapturing still images while recording a video Rotate the mode dial to T Set the desired optionsLandscapes Sunsets Blue skies Forested areas Icon DescriptionChanging the camera’s focus …………………… Selecting a resolution and quality ……………Select Movie Size Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution T p a h M s i g Select Photo SizeFine Capture photos in high quality Selecting a photo quality p a h M i gShooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Super Fine Capture photos in super high qualityUsing the flash Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye p s Fill Setting a flash option T p a h M s gOff Red-eyeAdjusting the flash intensity Slow SyncRed-eye Fix Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p a h MShooting mode, press c Using macro p a h M gUsing auto focus T p a h M s g Changing the camera’s focusAuto Macro Press F/t to adjust the focus distanceAdjusting the focus distance manually p a h M Select Manual FocusShooting mode, press m Select Touch AF Select an option Adjusting the focus area p a h MAdjusting the focus by touch T p a h M s Select Focus AreaUsing tracking auto focus Select Touch AF “ Tracking AFTouch the subject you want to track in the touch area Using One Touch Shot Select Touch AF “ One touch shotTouch the subject to capture a photo Select Face Detection “ Normal Using Face Detection p a h M sDetecting faces Capturing a self portrait shotCompose your shot Capturing a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Select Face Detection “ Smile ShotTips for detecting faces Shooting mode, press m Select EV Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV p a h Press F/t to adjust the exposureShooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Compensating for backlighting ACB p a h MChanging the metering option p a h M Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an optionSelect White Balance Selecting a White Balance setting p a h MCustomizing preset White Balance options Adjusting color temperatureSelect White Balance “ Color Temp Defining your own White Balance Select White Balance “ Custom SetYou can capture up to 6 photos in one burst Using burst modes p a h M s i gCapturing continuous photos Shooting mode, press t Select an optionSelect AE Bracket Using the timerCapturing bracketed photos Shooting mode, press tAdjusting images p a h M Select Image AdjustPress F/t to adjust each value Record the zoom noise Reducing the sound of the zoom T p a h M s i gShooting mode, press m Select Voice Select an option Zoom noisePlayback/Editing Press F/t to scroll through files Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press PPress o or rotate Zoom to the right to open the folder Video file informationViewing files as a folder You can also touch Filter to select a category Viewing files as thumbnailsViewing files by category View files by category, such as date or file typeProtecting a file Deleting filesDeleting a single file Select Delete “ Multiple Delete Select Delete “ Delete AllSelect Copy to Card Press D/c/F/t Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide showSelect Slide Show Options Press b to return to Playback modePlayback mode, scroll to a panoramic photo Press o or touchPlaying a video Select Start Slide ShowView the slide show Trimming a video Adjust the volume or mute the soundPlayback mode, select a video, and then press m Select Trim MovieTouch to save Rotate the mode dial to g, and then selectEditing a photo Resizing photosNo effect Cropping a photoApplying Smart Filter effects Apply special effects to your photosSketch Adjusting your photosRotate Zoom to the left or touch to select a photo Ink PaintingPress o Touch to save Touch , and then select an adjusting optionPress F/t to adjust the option Touch o Touch to saveView photos or play videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on a TVSelect Connectivity “ Video Out Turn on the camera Transferring files to the computerTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Select Connectivity “ i-Launcher “ OffDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your Mac OS computerTurn off the camera Open the removable disk Drag or save files to your computer An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Using programs on a computerInstalling i-Launcher Select Connectivity “ i-Launcher “ OnRequirements Using i-LauncherAvailable programs when using i-Launcher Windows OS RequirementsMinimum 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more recommended Mac OS requirementsOpening i-Launcher Mac OS 10.5 or higherUsing Multimedia Viewer Viewing photosFile name Description Viewing videosDownloading the PC Auto Backup program From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware UpgradeUpdating the firmware Wireless network Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Connecting to a WlanSelect an AP Select each option, and then enter the required information Using the login browserSelect IP Setting “ Manual Or touchNetwork connection tips Icon Description Entering textSmart phone can connect to only one camera at a time Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyOn the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App On the camera, capture a photoSending photos or videos to a smart phone On the camera, select a sending optionCamera will send the files On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Using a smart phone as a remote shutter releaseOn the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Release to capture the photoFocus is automatically set to Multi AF Sending photos or videos to a PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC Rotate the mode dial to w SelectSelect a backup PC If you have performed a backup before, skip to stepSelect OK Select the Name box, enter your name, and then select Done Changing email settingsSelect Sender Setting Sending photos or videos via emailSetting an email password Select Setting Password “ OnWhen the pop-up appears, select OK Select Change PasswordSending photos or videos via email Select Next Select files to sendCamera will send the email Using photo or video sharing websites Accessing a websiteUploading photos or videos Using photo or video sharing websites Using AllShare Play to send files Uploading photos to online storageSelect “ Web storage Select “ Nearby devices Device Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct On the device, allow the camera to connect to the devicePhoto will be sent to the device Settings Select an item Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Rotate the mode dial to n Select a menuDisplay SoundConnectivity General Video output settings will not be reset. Yes, No Auto Power OffButton Auto Backup , Email , SNS & Cloud , AllShare Play ResetAppendixes Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesMemory Full No Image FileTransfer failed Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayUsing or storing the camera Supported memory cards About memory cardsMemory card capacity Size Super Fine NormalSize 30 fps Camera maintenance Test conditions When the battery is fully charged About the batteryBattery life Battery specificationsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Low battery messageHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Disposal guidelines Guidelines for charging the batterySituation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerPoorly Date and time areIncorrect WorkSituation Exposure Camera specificationsFocusing Image sensorShooting FlashWhite Balance Date ImprintingStorage Weight Wireless networkPower source Dimensions W X H X DGlossary Focal length EV CompensationEV Exposure Value Exif Exchangeable Image File FormatMetering ISO sensitivityJpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayWhite balance color balance ResolutionOptical zoom QualityApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Index Sharpness Center-weighted Multi SpotCenter AF Multi AF Red-eye SaturationDragging Flicking Touching Auto Backup Mac WindowsUsing the zoom Zoom button Zoom sound settings Accessing Uploading photos or videosPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product or