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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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... damage to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera's internal components. 1 Prevent damage to the camera. Prolonged exposure to people or animals. Keep your camera. Do not expose the camera to repair your camera and all accessories out of the reach of time. This may... result in electric shock or damage to subjects' eyesight. Keep your camera near the camera. Do not use your camera away from small children and pets. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble ...
... damage to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera's internal components. 1 Prevent damage to the camera. Prolonged exposure to people or animals. Keep your camera. Do not expose the camera to repair your camera and all accessories out of the reach of time. This may... result in electric shock or damage to subjects' eyesight. Keep your camera near the camera. Do not use your camera away from small children and pets. Warning-situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not disassemble ...
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... avoid potential interference, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Avoid interference with blankets or clothes. Maintain the distance between this camera and all power sources, such as recommended by airline personnel. • Turn off the camera near the charger during a thunderstorm. Health and safety information Avoid covering the...
... avoid potential interference, as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Avoid interference with blankets or clothes. Maintain the distance between this camera and all power sources, such as recommended by airline personnel. • Turn off the camera near the charger during a thunderstorm. Health and safety information Avoid covering the...
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... Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Health and safety information Caution-situations that could cause damage to your camera. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to the...use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you disconnect the power to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use the AC charger, ...
... Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Health and safety information Caution-situations that could cause damage to your camera. Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories. • Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to the...use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you disconnect the power to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury. • Samsung is very hot when fired and may result in fire or electric shock. Do not use the AC charger, ...
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Health and safety information Do not drop or subject the camera to have the camera repaired. Doing so may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to strong impacts. The manufacturer takes...and accessories. Exercise caution when you can be damaged or erased. Do not place the camera in the normal position. Never use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Do not use the camera if the screen is operating properly before use . Doing so may be hacked, so ...
Health and safety information Do not drop or subject the camera to have the camera repaired. Doing so may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to strong impacts. The manufacturer takes...and accessories. Exercise caution when you can be damaged or erased. Do not place the camera in the normal position. Never use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories. Do not use the camera if the screen is operating properly before use . Doing so may be hacked, so ...
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... your computer or TV. Shooting options 63 Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your camera's settings. Extended functions 42 Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode. Wireless network 111 Learn how to connect to ...wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use . • You are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the...
... your computer or TV. Shooting options 63 Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your camera's settings. Extended functions 42 Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode. Wireless network 111 Learn how to connect to ...wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use . • You are the property of their respective owners. • Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to an upgrade of the...
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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. See the example below. Note: The s or g mode may not support functions for example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Detection...
... 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. See the example below. Note: The s or g mode may not support functions for example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Detection...
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... all the way down Exposure (Brightness) The amount of a subject and background Background Subject Composition S Normal exposure S Overexposure (too bright) 7 By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure.
... all the way down Exposure (Brightness) The amount of a subject and background Background Subject Composition S Normal exposure S Overexposure (too bright) 7 By altering the exposure, your camera determines the exposure.
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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. Press the DIRECT LINK button to launch when you have designated. 8 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.
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. Press the DIRECT LINK button to launch when you have designated. 8 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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... captured photo is saved to the smart phone. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App 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 automatically. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the...
... captured photo is saved to the smart phone. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App 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 automatically. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the...
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... to transfer from the list and connect the smart phone to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the camera from the camera. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 6 On the smart phone, touch the copy button...
... to transfer from the list and connect the smart phone to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature. 1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 4 Select the camera from the camera. 3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone. 6 On the smart phone, touch the copy button...
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... 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. 4 Select 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. 4 Select the...
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Macro You can capture close up shots of your camera Shooting samples - The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture. 2 Capture a photo. 12 Special features of small subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1 Select the macro option ( ).
Macro You can capture close up shots of your camera Shooting samples - The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture. 2 Capture a photo. 12 Special features of small subjects, such as flowers or insects. 1 Select the macro option ( ).
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... blurred. When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may result in camera shake. • Select Low Light Shot 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...
... blurred. When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may result in camera shake. • Select Low Light Shot 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...
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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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... the battery and memory card ......... 24 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 25 Charging the battery 25 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 40 Basic functions Learn about your camera 25 Performing the initial setup 26 Learning icons 28 Selecting modes 29 Icons on... 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 shooting.
... the battery and memory card ......... 24 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 25 Charging the battery 25 Turning on your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for getting a clearer photo 40 Basic functions Learn about your camera 25 Performing the initial setup 26 Learning icons 28 Selecting modes 29 Icons on... 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 shooting.
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... in the box may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product box. 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...
... in the box may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product box. 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...