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Basic troubleshooting Basic functions Playback/Editing Appendixes Quick reference Extended functions Wireless network Index Contents Shooting options Settings Please read this manual thoroughly. USER MANUAL WB250F/WB251F/WB252F/WB280F Click a topic This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Basic troubleshooting Basic functions Playback/Editing Appendixes Quick reference Extended functions Wireless network Index Contents Shooting options Settings Please read this manual thoroughly. USER MANUAL WB250F/WB251F/WB252F/WB280F Click a topic This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
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... parts may cause a fire or explosion. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Keep your camera's internal components. 1 Moving parts and accessories may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use the flash too close proximity (closer ... performance of time. This may present physical dangers as well. Keep your subject's eyes, you can cause permanent damage to your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. This may result in electric shock. Do not insert flammable ...
... parts may cause a fire or explosion. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Keep your camera's internal components. 1 Moving parts and accessories may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not use the flash too close proximity (closer ... performance of time. This may present physical dangers as well. Keep your subject's eyes, you can cause permanent damage to your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. This may result in electric shock. Do not insert flammable ...
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... battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. If you have any regulations that your camera is interfering with other medical device, turn off your camera, immediately disconnect all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. This may distort the camera or cause a fire. The camera may overheat, which may result in an...
... battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. If you have any regulations that your camera is interfering with other medical device, turn off your camera, immediately disconnect all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel. This may distort the camera or cause a fire. The camera may overheat, which may result in an...
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... Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not touch the flash while it for an extended period of time. Disconnect the charger from your camera when storing it fires. Use the battery only for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories. The... may result in contact with the +/- Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may leak or ...
... Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not touch the flash while it for an extended period of time. Disconnect the charger from your camera when storing it fires. Use the battery only for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories. The... may result in contact with the +/- Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may leak or ...
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... the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to solve any interference problems you experience. Data transference and your electronic devices to have the camera repaired. Do not place the camera in the normal position. The manufacturer takes no responsibility ...your files. Doing so may damage your camera in or near magnetic fields. Check that may result from the camera case. Avoid interference with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use. Do not use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Keep cards with...
... the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to solve any interference problems you experience. Data transference and your electronic devices to have the camera repaired. Do not place the camera in the normal position. The manufacturer takes no responsibility ...your files. Doing so may damage your camera in or near magnetic fields. Check that may result from the camera case. Avoid interference with magnetic strips away from camera malfunction or improper use. Do not use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Keep cards with...
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... . • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior notice due to an upgrade of the camera's functions. • We recommend using your computer or TV. Extended functions 42 Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit...8226; Trademarks and trade names used in Shooting mode. Also, learn how to connect your camera to configure your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Appendixes 137 Get information about your camera's settings. Shooting options 63 Learn how to all laws and regulations concerning its use functions...
... . • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior notice due to an upgrade of the camera's functions. • We recommend using your computer or TV. Extended functions 42 Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit...8226; Trademarks and trade names used in Shooting mode. Also, learn how to connect your camera to configure your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Appendixes 137 Get information about your camera's settings. Shooting options 63 Learn how to all laws and regulations concerning its use functions...
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... Indicator T p G s i g n w Shooting mode icons These icons appear in the text when a function is available in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example: Available in Program, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority modes Icons used in a mode. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number...
... Indicator T p G s i g n w Shooting mode icons These icons appear in the text when a function is available in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example: Available in Program, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority modes Icons used in a mode. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number...
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By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, ...
By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, ...
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Press the DIRECT LINK button to launch when you have designated. 8 Special features of your camera Using the Touch screen and camera buttons Setting a DIRECT LINK button option You can operate the camera by either touching the screen or pressing the camera buttons. Using the DIRECT LINK button 2 Access the DIRECT LINK button option. 3 Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list. You can select a Wi-Fi function to activate the Wi-Fi function that you press the DIRECT LINK button. 1 Access Settings.
Press the DIRECT LINK button to launch when you have designated. 8 Special features of your camera Using the Touch screen and camera buttons Setting a DIRECT LINK button option You can operate the camera by either touching the screen or pressing the camera buttons. Using the DIRECT LINK button 2 Access the DIRECT LINK button option. 3 Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list. You can select a Wi-Fi function to activate the Wi-Fi function that you press the DIRECT LINK button. 1 Access Settings.
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...wirelessly. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera, the photo is saved to the camera, and then ...transferred to the smart phone. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the AutoShare feature. 5 Capture a...
...wirelessly. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera, the photo is saved to the camera, and then ...transferred to the smart phone. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the AutoShare feature. 5 Capture a...
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...support the MobileLink feature. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. 2 Access the MobileLink mode. ... appears, select an option. 5 On the smart phone or camera, select files to a smart phone. Special features of your camera to transfer from your camera Using MobileLink You can send files easily from the camera. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 6 On the smart phone, ...
...support the MobileLink feature. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. 2 Access the MobileLink mode. ... appears, select an option. 5 On the smart phone or camera, select files to a smart phone. Special features of your camera to transfer from your camera Using MobileLink You can send files easily from the camera. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 6 On the smart phone, ...
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... on the smart phone. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 6 Touch the thumbnail to a smart phone wirelessly. The camera connects to view the photo. 11 Special features of your camera Using Remote Viewfinder You can remotely control your camera from the list and connect the smart... phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. 2 Access the Remote Viewfinder mode. 5 Touch and hold to focus, and then release it to capture a photo. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone....
... on the smart phone. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 6 Touch the thumbnail to a smart phone wirelessly. The camera connects to view the photo. 11 Special features of your camera Using Remote Viewfinder You can remotely control your camera from the list and connect the smart... phone to the camera. • If a pop-up message appears on your camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera. 2 Access the Remote Viewfinder mode. 5 Touch and hold to focus, and then release it to capture a photo. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone....
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The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture. 2 Capture a photo. 12 Macro You can capture close up shots of your camera Shooting samples - Special features of small subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1 Select the macro option ( ).
The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture. 2 Capture a photo. 12 Macro You can capture close up shots of your camera Shooting samples - Special features of small subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1 Select the macro option ( ).
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... photos in s mode. (p. 50) • Turn on the flash. (p. 67) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 69) • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 66) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red...(p. 100) Photos have dust spots. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from shaking. Blurring can make it difficult to hold the camera incorrectly. Basic troubleshooting Learn to ensure the subject is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may result in...
... photos in s mode. (p. 50) • Turn on the flash. (p. 67) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 69) • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 66) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red...(p. 100) Photos have dust spots. Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from shaking. Blurring can make it difficult to hold the camera incorrectly. Basic troubleshooting Learn to ensure the subject is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may result in...
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...Filter f 58 • Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 85 Applying effects to videos • g mode > Movie Filter f 59 Reducing camera shake • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 39 • Viewing files as thumbnails f 90 • Viewing files by category f 90 • Deleting all ...files on the memory f 92 • Viewing files as a slide show f 94 • Viewing files on a TV f 101 • Connecting your camera to a computer f 102 • Sending photos or videos via email f 124 • Using photo or video sharing websites f 125 • Adjusting sound ...
...Filter f 58 • Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 85 Applying effects to videos • g mode > Movie Filter f 59 Reducing camera shake • Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 39 • Viewing files as thumbnails f 90 • Viewing files by category f 90 • Deleting all ...files on the memory f 92 • Viewing files as a slide show f 94 • Viewing files on a TV f 101 • Connecting your camera to a computer f 102 • Sending photos or videos via email f 124 • Using photo or video sharing websites f 125 • Adjusting sound ...
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...21 Using the DIRECT LINK button 23 Inserting the battery and memory card 24 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 25 Charging the battery 25 Turning on your camera 25 Performing the initial setup 26 Learning icons ...28 Selecting modes ...29 Icons on the Mode screen 29 Selecting options...Selecting by touch 32 Setting the display and sound 34 Setting the display type 34 Setting the sound 35 Capturing photos ...36 Zooming ...37 Reducing camera shake (OIS 39 Tips for getting a clearer photo 40 Extended functions ...42 Using the Smart Auto mode 43 Using the Program mode 45 ...
...21 Using the DIRECT LINK button 23 Inserting the battery and memory card 24 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 25 Charging the battery 25 Turning on your camera 25 Performing the initial setup 26 Learning icons ...28 Selecting modes ...29 Icons on the Mode screen 29 Selecting options...Selecting by touch 32 Setting the display and sound 34 Setting the display type 34 Setting the sound 35 Capturing photos ...36 Zooming ...37 Reducing camera shake (OIS 39 Tips for getting a clearer photo 40 Extended functions ...42 Using the Smart Auto mode 43 Using the Program mode 45 ...
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... 65 Shooting in the dark 66 Preventing red-eye 66 Using the flash ...66 Setting a flash option 67 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity 69 Changing the camera's focus 70 Using macro ...70 Using auto focus ...70 Adjusting the focus area 72 Adjusting the focus by touch 72 Using Face Detection 75 Detecting...
... 65 Shooting in the dark 66 Preventing red-eye 66 Using the flash ...66 Setting a flash option 67 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity 69 Changing the camera's focus 70 Using macro ...70 Using auto focus ...70 Adjusting the focus area 72 Adjusting the focus by touch 72 Using Face Detection 75 Detecting...
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Contents Settings ...131 Settings menu ...132 Accessing the settings menu 132 Sound ...133 Display ...133 Connectivity ...134 General ...135 Appendixes ...137 Error messages ...138 Camera maintenance 140 Cleaning your camera 140 Using or storing the camera 141 About memory cards 142 About the battery 145 Before contacting a service center 149 Camera specifications 152 Glossary ...156 Index ...161 18
Contents Settings ...131 Settings menu ...132 Accessing the settings menu 132 Sound ...133 Display ...133 Connectivity ...134 General ...135 Appendixes ...137 Error messages ...138 Camera maintenance 140 Cleaning your camera 140 Using or storing the camera 141 About memory cards 142 About the battery 145 Before contacting a service center 149 Camera specifications 152 Glossary ...156 Index ...161 18
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Basic functions Learn about your camera 25 Performing the initial setup 26 Learning icons 28 Selecting modes 29 Icons on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 40 Unpacking 20 Camera layout 21 Using the DIRECT LINK button 23 Inserting the battery and memory card ......... 24 ...Charging the battery and turning on your camera 25 Charging the battery 25 Turning on the Mode screen 29 Selecting options or menus 31 Selecting with buttons 31 Selecting by ...
Basic functions Learn about your camera 25 Performing the initial setup 26 Learning icons 28 Selecting modes 29 Icons on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 40 Unpacking 20 Camera layout 21 Using the DIRECT LINK button 23 Inserting the battery and memory card ......... 24 ...Charging the battery and turning on your camera 25 Charging the battery 25 Turning on the Mode screen 29 Selecting options or menus 31 Selecting with buttons 31 Selecting by ...
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Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. Camera Rechargeable battery Quick Start Guide AC adapter/USB cable Strap Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card Memory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may ...differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Basic functions 20...
Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. Camera Rechargeable battery Quick Start Guide AC adapter/USB cable Strap Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card Memory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may ...differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Basic functions 20...