Performing the initial setup

8Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].

9Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o].

10Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].

11Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o].

12Press [b] to finish the initial setup.

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Samsung WB280F, WB251F, WB252F, WB250F user manual Performing the initial setup

WB252F, WB251F, WB280F, WB250F specifications

The Samsung WB250F, WB280F, WB251F, and WB252F are part of Samsung's impressive line of compact digital cameras, designed for photography enthusiasts seeking high-quality images in a user-friendly package. Each model is built with a range of features and technologies that cater to diverse shooting scenarios.

The WB250F stands out with its 14-megapixel CCD sensor, allowing for sharp and detailed photos. Its 18x optical zoom lens provides an impressive focal range, equipping users to capture distant subjects with clarity. One of the key highlights of the WB250F is its built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, enabling seamless sharing of images on social media platforms. The camera also supports remote control shooting via smartphones, making it a versatile option for group photos or self-portraits.

Similarly, the WB280F includes a 16-megapixel sensor and offers enhanced Wi-Fi features. This model features a Smart Mode function that optimizes camera settings according to the shooting environment, allowing users to easily capture stunning images. It also offers various artistic filters and effects, providing creative options for photography enthusiasts.

The WB251F and WB252F models closely mirror the specifications of the WB280F, but they incorporate additional features tailored for different user preferences. Both models feature a robust variety of shooting modes and scene selections, making them adaptable to a wide array of photography conditions. The ease of navigation through the camera's menus offers a user-friendly experience, suitable for beginners and seasoned photographers alike.

Another notable feature across these models is the high-definition video recording capability, with full HD 1080p support, ensuring that users can capture their moments in crystal-clear quality. Additionally, all four models are equipped with a 3-inch touchscreen LCD, providing intuitive control and facilitating easy playback of photos and videos.

In terms of design, the WB250F, WB280F, WB251F, and WB252F boast a compact and stylish form factor, perfect for on-the-go use. They combine portability with advanced features, making them ideal companions for travel, family gatherings, or everyday photography adventures. Overall, Samsung's WB series offers a compelling blend of innovation, user-friendliness, and quality, catering to the diverse needs of modern photographers.

Contents

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 Avoid interference with other electronic devices Directed by airline personnelPosted warnings, and directions from medical personnel Avoid interference with pacemakers Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Use the battery only for its intended purposeDo not touch the flash while it fires Data transference and your responsibilities 111 131137 Copyright information Indicators used in this manual Mode IndicatorIcons used in this manual For example Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Special features of your camera Setting a Direct Link button option App on the smart phone Turn on the AutoShare feature Capture a photo App on the smart phone Access the MobileLink mode If a pop-up message appears, select an option App on the smart phone Access the Remote Viewfinder mode Touch the thumbnail to view the photo Shooting samples Macro Select the macro option Capture a photo Basic troubleshooting Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. p Quick reference Capturing photos of people Contents Contents 101 Contents Inserting the battery and memory card ……… Basic functions Optional accessories Unpacking Power button Microphone Internal antenna Camera layoutFlash pop-up button Shutter button USB and A/V port Start a preset Wi-Fi function Zoom button Shooting mode Zoom in or outMode dial Attaching the strap Display Buttons Direct Link button Using the Direct Link button Rotate the mode dial to nSelect General “ Direct Link Wi-Fi Button Select a Wi-Fi feature. p Inserting the battery and memory card Slide the lock down to release the batteryInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up 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 oPress D/c to select a time zone, and then press o Press b Performing the initial setup Learning icons IconIcon Description Shooting option Icons on the Mode screen Selecting modes Preset layouts. p Settings Adjust settings to match your preferences. pArea. p Photo Filter Capture a photo with various filter effects Rotate the mode dial to p Press m Selecting options or menusSelecting with buttons Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Press o to save your settings Selecting by touchPress D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or o Press F/t to select a White Balance option Learning touch gestures Setting the display and sound Setting the display typeAbout histograms Mode Setting the sound Setting the option display viewPress o repeatedly Select Sound “ Beep Sound Capturing photos Press P to return to Shooting modeTo delete the photo, press , and then select Yes Zooming Optical range Zoom indicator Digital rangeDigital zoom p a h M Setting Intelli zoom Shooting mode, press mSelect Intelli Zoom Intelli zoom T p a h M Shooting mode, press m Select OIS Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS p a h MIcon Description Off OIS is deactivated On OIS is activated When is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Using the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focus Using the Best Face mode ……………………… Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to T Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to p Set the desired options Using the Program modeFor a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Shutter speed Aperture valueSlow shutter speed Using the Aperture Priority mode Rotate the mode dial to G SelectPress o “ F/t to adjust the aperture value Press o to save the setting Set options Using the Shutter Priority mode Press o “ F/t to adjust the shutter speed Press F/t to adjust the aperture value or shutter speed Using the Manual modePress o “ D/c to select the aperture value or shutter speed Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Using the Smart modeOption Description When you are finished, release Shutter Using the Panorama modeShooting example Using the Smart mode Using the Best Face mode Touch to save the photo Using the Magic Plus mode Using the My Magic Frame modeDrag the corner of the box to adjust the size Touch Use To recapture a background photo, touch Press Shutter to capture a photoPress b to return to the previous screen Using the Split Shot mode Select a split style Using the Motion Photo mode On the screen, draw an area to be animated Using the Photo Filter mode Select an effect Using the Movie Filter mode MiniatureVignette effect of Lomo cameras Sketch Apply a pen sketch effect Fish-eye Rotate the mode dial to p, G, s, i, g or T Recording a videoSet desired options Pause recording Rotate the mode dial to T Set the desired options Capturing still images while recording a video Landscapes Sunsets Blue skies Forested areas Selecting a resolution and quality …………… Changing the camera’s focus …………………… Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution T p a h M s i gSelect Photo Size Select Movie Size Selecting a photo quality p a h M i g Shooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an optionSuper Fine Capture photos in super high quality Fine Capture photos in high quality Shooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye p s Setting a flash option T p a h M s g OffRed-eye Fill Slow Sync Adjusting the flash intensityRed-eye Fix Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p a h M Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Using macro p a h M g Using auto focus T p a h M s gChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, press c Press F/t to adjust the focus distance Adjusting the focus distance manually p a h MSelect Manual Focus Auto Macro Adjusting the focus area p a h M Adjusting the focus by touch T p a h M sSelect Focus Area Shooting mode, press m Select Touch AF Select an option Select Touch AF “ Tracking AF Using tracking auto focusTouch the subject you want to track in the touch area Select Touch AF “ One touch shot Using One Touch ShotTouch the subject to capture a photo Using Face Detection p a h M s 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 EV p a hPress F/t to adjust the exposure Shooting mode, press m Select EV Compensating for backlighting ACB p a h M Changing the metering option p a h MShooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Shooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Selecting a White Balance setting p a h M Select White Balance Adjusting color temperature Customizing preset White Balance optionsSelect White Balance “ Color Temp Select White Balance “ Custom Set Defining your own White Balance Using burst modes p a h M s i g Capturing continuous photosShooting mode, press t Select an option You can capture up to 6 photos in one burst Using the timer Capturing bracketed photosShooting mode, press t Select AE Bracket Select Image Adjust Adjusting images p a h MPress F/t to adjust each value Reducing the sound of the zoom T p a h M s i g Shooting mode, press m Select Voice Select an optionZoom noise Record the zoom noise Playback/Editing Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Starting Playback modePress P Press F/t to scroll through files Video file information Press o or rotate Zoom to the right to open the folderViewing files as a folder Viewing files as thumbnails Viewing files by categoryView files by category, such as date or file type You can also touch Filter to select a category Deleting files Protecting a fileDeleting a single file Select Delete “ Delete All Select Delete “ Multiple DeleteSelect Copy to Card Viewing photos Enlarging a photoEnlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show Press D/c/F/t Press b to return to Playback mode Playback mode, scroll to a panoramic photoPress o or touch Select Slide Show Options Select Start Slide Show Playing a videoView the slide show Adjust the volume or mute the sound Playback mode, select a video, and then press mSelect Trim Movie Trimming a video Rotate the mode dial to g, and then select Editing a photoResizing photos Touch to save Cropping a photo Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos No effect Adjusting your photos Rotate Zoom to the left or touch to select a photoInk Painting Sketch Touch , and then select an adjusting option Press F/t to adjust the optionTouch o Touch to save Press o Touch to save Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsSelect Connectivity “ Video Out Transferring files to the computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computerSelect Connectivity “ i-Launcher “ Off Turn on the camera Transferring files to your Mac OS computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn off the camera Open the removable disk Drag or save files to your computer Using programs on a 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-LauncherWindows OS Requirements Requirements Mac OS requirements Opening i-LauncherMac OS 10.5 or higher Minimum 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more recommended Viewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerFile name Viewing videos From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade Downloading the PC Auto Backup programUpdating the firmware Wireless network Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsSelect an AP Using the login browser Select IP Setting “ ManualOr touch Select each option, and then enter the required information Network connection tips Entering text Saving files to a smart phone automatically On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera AppOn the camera, capture a photo Smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time On the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phoneCamera will send the files Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Release to capture the photo On the smart phone, touch and hold to focusFocus is automatically set to Multi AF Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PCRotate the mode dial to w Select Sending photos or videos to a PC If you have performed a backup before, skip to step Select a backup PCSelect OK Changing email settings Select Sender SettingSending photos or videos via email Select the Name box, enter your name, and then select Done Select Setting Password “ On When the pop-up appears, select OKSelect Change Password Setting an email password Select Next Select files to send Sending photos or videos via emailCamera will send the email Accessing a website Using photo or video sharing websitesUploading photos or videos Using photo or video sharing websites Uploading photos to online storage Using AllShare Play to send filesSelect “ Web storage Select “ Nearby devices Device On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device Sending photos using Wi-Fi DirectPhoto will be sent to the device Settings Settings menu Accessing the settings menuRotate the mode dial to n Select a menu Select an item Sound Display Connectivity General Auto Power Off Button Auto Backup , Email , SNS & Cloud , AllShare PlayReset Video output settings will not be reset. Yes, No Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies No Image File Memory FullTransfer failed Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera body Using or storing the camera About memory cards Supported memory cards Size Super Fine Normal Memory card capacitySize 30 fps Camera maintenance About the battery Battery lifeBattery specifications Test conditions When the battery is fully charged Low battery message Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Guidelines for charging the battery Disposal guidelines Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Date and time are IncorrectWork Poorly Situation Camera specifications FocusingImage sensor Exposure Flash White BalanceDate Imprinting Shooting Storage Wireless network Power sourceDimensions W X H X D Weight Glossary EV Compensation EV Exposure ValueExif Exchangeable Image File Format Focal length ISO sensitivity Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts GroupLCD Liquid Crystal Display Metering Resolution Optical zoomQuality White balance color balance Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Index Center-weighted Multi Spot Center AF Multi AFRed-eye Saturation Sharpness Auto Backup Mac Windows Dragging Flicking Touching Accessing Uploading photos or videos Using the zoom Zoom button Zoom sound settings Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or