Summary of Contents for Samsung SMARTCAMERA WB152F
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}acemaKer or other mec }al @ev ce. tu n off the camera and then contact a Samsung service center. mnqen ate y ann COnTactthe manJfacturer ot the pacemaker ol Tleo cal ®e_,ce for guidance Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.
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Da_erles may cause ca fire c /aairleHi Fa ing to ao so _av "esu t in t re or electrc shoc persona_ J{_ju_ Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and Do not use a damaged power supply cord. plug, or loose outlet accessories, when you charge batteries.
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To x÷ven_ nterfer÷nce, use urqwsnlee f_ eL Iorce the c onnectors, improper@' connec_ ca }es, J r bny Samsung ae )rove@oevces }r access bres xqr}roDer_ ns_al ea_enes aria memory caress, yo_ cs q c _rnage DO re. coN[/eotore, socessol Use your camera in the normal position.
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"4 _8_t{ U[_G Copyright information _earn aDou] your cameras ayout, cot 3. aria DasJc • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are functions for shoot ng registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered tradernark of the Apple Corporation, ..
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Smart Auto SMART Additlona ntormatio Program Safety warnings ana )reca.]tlons Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual A'S'M ]arnera butters. For exampe, [Shutter] represents rne Scene snu_er DUlTON, Magic Plus Page number ot related intom_ator WFFi Wi-Fi WB150F/WB152F The order of oetons or menus you rnusl seect to Dertorr a step: for examele: Seect Face Detection Live Panorama WB150/WB151NVB152...
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Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) • Halt r r÷ss [Shutter] Press the sh J_Ter naltwa, aowr TI'/@ _l['nOU[qt C" _[qI trlat @rlt_Fs _ c uF ca[-q@ra cl@t_r[-nlrl@s frle exoosure, rou can at_er_He ex }osur÷ ay crlarlg ng _le shutter • Press [Shutter]: Press the snu_er E the way aowr" s_Deea,aDerzurs /aJe.
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Basictrosbleshoeting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options, Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes retlect light from the camera flash. Tile subjec_ s eyes • Set the flash option to _ Red-eye or ___ Red-eye Fix. (p, 57) #:@pear red •...
Exk}nd,:_d f unctions ........Basic [_nc'fions ..............Using the Smart Auto mode ........Unpacking Camera layout Using the Scene mode ........Using tse Beauty Sh<;t mode ........hlserting the battery and memory card ....Using the Program mode Chargblg the battery and turning on your camera ..20 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Charging t_e battery ..........
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Shoc,_ing o pqbns Using Face Detection DeLe( t,_ _ es Sebeting a r'esoLitien and quaB:y ....... Caplufing a s_f ' x) t'a,t shet Se ecting a rosolut on ..........Caplunng a sink: sh<;t ..S_eetng ar_image qu:qty ........... Deb.< _"g rye r)in_ng ........Using the timer' .
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Setfi/_gs Settings menu Accessing the s ettings menu Sour/d Display Connectivity General Appendixes Error messages ............Camera maintenance ..........Cleaning yeur cart e_a ..........Using or storing the c amerr_ About memory cards About the b atl:ery Before contacting aservice center Camera specifications...
Basi :ions Lea "- about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions fo snooting Unpacking Selecting opttons or menus ..Camera layoJt Setting the display and sound ....Inserting the battery and memory card belling the alsu_y Lype Charging the battery and turning on .,_,L_ d u_e soun_ your camera ....
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, The _ems lauaea in _-ie Do may differ dependng on _nemoae _ou can surcnase oct ona1accessories aTa fetal e or a Samsun{ ser oe oenteL Samsung is no_ respons Dieor any prod ems oausea By usng unau_nonzea acoessones Basicfunctions 15...
Cameralayout Before you start, tarT%anzeyourself with your camera% parts and their functions. POWER button Microphone Shutter button Speaker AF-assist light/Timer lamp ------------- Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. (WB150FANB152F only) USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Tripod mount Battery chamber cover...
• In Shooting mode: Zoom in orout • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or v iew files as thumbnaib or a djust the v olume (p, 18) Status lamp • Blinking: When the c amera saving aphoto or v ideo,...
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Mode dial Buttons Smart Auto: Capture aphoto with ascene mode selected Start recording a video, SMART automatically by t he c amera, Program: Capture aphoto by setting options except Access options or menus. P shutter speed and aperture value which the c amera sets automatically,...
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Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing Slide the lock down to release the battery. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Rechargeable baltery Rechargeable baltery Basicfunctions 19...
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Chargingthe baSer7andturning on 70urcamera Charging the batte_% _ Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, •...
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Pe erming the initial setup When you turn on yourcamerafor the first time, the initial s etup screen appears, Followthe steps below to configurethe camera'sbasic settings. Verify that Language is highlighted, and then press Press [DISP/_] to select Home, and then press [OK]. [®} or [OK] •...
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_!_ Press [_] to select Date/Time Set, and then press !'i# Press [_] to select Date Type, and then press [®] or [OK]. [®] or [OK], 'i/ Press [BISP/_] to select a date type, and then Date/Time press [OK], Year Month Day Press [_] to finish the initial setup !!!!_11i_!_!_!i_i!iiii!iiii!i_!!!!!_!_!i_i_!i_i_!i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i...
Learningicons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set Shooting options (right) 011:00:111Available recording time Intellizoom on _,,,,,';,,,,tf Exposure value Photo resolution _81_/01/1111 Current date Video resdution 1090R_ Current time Available number of photos Metering...
Selectingoptionsor menus To select an option or a menu, press [MENU], and then press [OISP/_/_/_.)] or [OK], In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. _ii! _ Select an option or a menu. Press [_] to go back to the previous menu. • Tomoveup or down, press[DISP]or [_]. •...
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_i_!!_i_!!_i_tiii!ii 0i:ii i i :i{ i_i_ 0i ¸i{_!!_i_ {_ Press [D[SP/_] to select White Balance, and then press [@] or [OK], Rotate the mode dial to p A WB150FANS152F A WS150A!VB151ANS152 Press [MENU], _S Press [_./Q] to select a White Balance option, :;...
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ng the displayand sesnd Learn how to change the basic display intormation and sound settings. , ._ _,_ethng the display type A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed You car/select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. in your photo, If the histogram has a high peak on the left, the Each type displays different shooting or playback information.
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Seiiii_{i iiie ciispisy _}_u<ii s0iiy_<ii Setting the sound You car/hide or show the option display appearing in some Turn the sound your camera emits when you perform functions modes, on or off, Press [OK] repeatedly, Rotate the mode dial to ,_,, •...
Captunngphotos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. SMART, Rotate the mode dial to {_ Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus, • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. A WB150FANB152F A WB150/WB151ANB152 Align your subject in the frame.
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P A S M SCN The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you You car/capture close up photos by adjusting the zoom. zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 1SX Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can zoom in Lip to 90 times, Optical range...
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(}8piiiiiri{i pix£0s P A SMSCDI If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using In Shooting mode, press [MENU], the intelli zoorn, Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom _ii >...
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(}8piiiiiii{i pix£0s Reducing came_a shake (OIS} PA s u_a _,_ _4_ _ * OIS may not function propedy wrier you move your camera to to ow a moving suDjeo_ Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode. ,/ou use the Dgta zoom inere s too muon camera snake _ne snu_6 sDeec s slow torexamee, when you capture ngn_ _cenes...
Tips for getting a clearer photo Bet the Ootioal Image Stab JLzat )n c xlon TO reauoe Ensure /otnlrlg Js samera snaKe opt/caJy,/P, 31 DIOCKIng tee er}8 or rmoroonone _J2 is ..qat-press [Shutter] anc aajus_me focus, The camera aajusts t _efocus anc e_DosureauTomatc aJy Camera snake _The camera sets tee 8 perjurevalue...
Learn now recora a see D} Belectlng a moae. TO caD_[Ure 8 DRO[O aria Using the Smart Auto moae ... Using the Magic Plus mode ...._o,,,s _,,_Live Parlot_ a moae Using the Scene mode ......Jslng me Magic Frame mc ..3Slf/!I /lie tS(_adtV...
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Usingthe Sma£Auto mode In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects, The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes, _1_ _ •...
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• tthe c amera aces no_ rec sgnJze _ )aBE )E a_e scene moae tuses tnedetautsetti ]stor the S M/_T mode • Even ifitdetects a face, the c amera may not se e ct a Deft a]_ moae ae ) ena ng on t ne s uDjec_ 8 eos_ on o r i igr [rig...
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Usingthe Scenemode Its Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene, Rotate the mode dial to Sunset Capture scenes at sunset, with natural looking Select a scene. reds and yellows. Dawn Capture scenes at sunrise. Backlight Capture baeklit subjects.
i.Jslii{i iiie Sceyiei_iode _i_ Press [MENU]. Using the Beauty Shot mode In BeautyShotmode, you car/capture a portraitwith optionsto /7 Select Face Retouch. hide facialimperfections. _i/ Select an option, Rotate the mode dial to SCN. • Forexample, i ncrease the face retouchsettingto hide more imperfections.
Usingthe Programmode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. Rotate the mode dial to p Set the desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 53) {_ Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutte(} to focus d{ Press [Shutter] to capture the photo...
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Usingthe Ape£urePdodtT ShuSerPdodtT or Manualmode Aqust the aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. Aperture value Shutter speed The aperture is a hole that lets light into the camera, The aperture Shutter speed, which is an important factor in the brightness ot a housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close, widening photo, refers to the amount of time it takes to open and dose the...
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iJsin{i ti_eApe_q_tePtiotii_ St_t_t Ptiotit? ot¸ Msn_si _node d{ Press [OK] to save the setting, Using the Ape_ture Pdonty mode The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value {!} Set options. manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate •...
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i.Jsiii{i iiie " _,per tiii e Prioiri;}i_ siiiiiisi i:_rioiiiy_ oi¸ _siiiisi i ixicie _S Press [OK] to save the setting. Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode allows you to set the shutter speed {!} Set options. manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate •...
iJsin{i ii_e £pe_ i_e P_ioiii_ Si_t_ P _ioitty_ oi ¸Msn_si _iode _S Press [DISP/_] to adjust the aperture value or shutter Using the Manual mode speed. The Manualmode allowsyou to adjustboth the aperturevalue and the shutterspeed manually. {!} Press [OK] to save the setting. Rotate the mode dial to ASM.
Usingthe Magic Plusmede In the Magic Plus mode, you can capture a photo or record a video with various effects. {!} With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the Using the Live Panorama mode direction that win let it capture the rest of the panorama. In Live Panorama mode you can capture a wide panoramic •...
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i.Jsiii{i iiie _s{iic Pius iiiocie Using the Magic Frame mode • For best results when CaOlk hg panoram o ono_os, avol(1tne In lVlagic Frame mode you can apply various frame effects toJbw n_" moving _ne camera too qucKly br too sJowl_ your photos, shape...
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i.Jshi{iiiie _s{iic Pius iiioi:ie _:SAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press Using the Split Shot mode [Shutter] to focus. In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. {!} Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. °...
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i.Jsiii{i iiie _s{iic Pius iiiocie _i/ Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture a background photo. to capture and insert a photo. • To select a background photo from your saved photos, press •...
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i.Jsiii{i iiie _s{iic Pius iiiBCie _:/ Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press Using the A_tistic Brush mode [Shutter] to focus. In Artistic Brush mode, you car/capture a photo, and then view a video that shows how to apply the filter effect. _!i Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
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i.hi;iii{iiiie _s{iic Pius iii0de Using the Photo Filter mode Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear ..... Vignetting Apply the retro looking odors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras, Ink Painting Apply a watercolor painting effect,...
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i.hi;iii{iiiie _s{iic Pius iiiode _:SAlign your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutte(} to focus. Fish-eye Distort close objects to imitatethe visual effect of a fisheye lens, _ Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Classic Apply a black and white effect, Retro Apply a sepia tone effect, Palette Effect 1...
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Using theMoviemode In Movie mode, you car/customize settings to record HD videos of up to 20 minutes in length, The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. !fyou use the zoom fuoollon when recording a yideo, the carnera may [eoord the ndse of the zoom operating, To dec(@as9zQoF!no!se, u@ th@Sound A!!y@ #unction, (p, 75) Rotate the mode dial to _.
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i.Jsiii{i iiie _ovie i ixicie Using the Smart Scene Detection mode In Srnart Scene Detection mode, your camera autornatically Landscapes chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it Sunsets has detected. Blue skies Rotate the mode dial to _. Forested areas 2 Press [MENU].
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options Learn now to set ine options in Shooting moae Selecting a resolution and quality .._>4 Using Face Detection ..Selecti £ a resoluuc ..... 5ebcti g an image qL al_y ., {_ >db[drl/ _ St Sell portal[ • ...._,ap _ng_ .'he shot...
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Selectinga resoBtionand qsa/ty Learn how to change the image resdution and qualty settings. _,>electmg a resolution As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include In Shooting mode, press [MENU], more pixels, so it car/be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen, When you use a high resolution, the file size will _ii _ Select Movie Size also increase.
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_electmg an image quality The camera compresses and saves the videos you record in Set the photo and video quality settings. Higher image quality MP4 (H.264) format. settings will result in larger file sizes. in Shooting mode, press [MENU]. P A S M SeN @ The camera compresses and saves the photos you capture in _:'!>...
Usingthe timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. In Shooting mode, press [6__P]. {_ Press [Shutter] to start the timer, • The AF assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo after the specified time has elapsed, In some modes, you can also set the timer oPt!on b}/ pressing [MENU], and then selecting Timer.
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Shootingin the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red eye _scN Using the flash S_4A_'T P A S H_a SC_ @ If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you a red glow may appear in the person's eyes, To prevent this, need more light in your photos.
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Six>fl>iiii{i iiiiifl!!_ <££k • Flash o: Ions are not ave ab e t you set Burst options or se ec_ Red-eye: Belf-Portrait or Blink Detecbon - \Aake s _ that your subJects are wtnln _nerecommenaea els_anoe • The flash will fire twice when the subject or tlom_neflas_ [ 142 <_>...
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Changing the camera'sfocus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Using macro r,A SM Sm'_ _ Using auto focus sLsCsm _ A SMSCN _ Use macro to capture close Lip photos of subjects, such as To capture sharp photos select the appropriate focus option flowers or insects.
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Ci]sii!iiii]{i ib!!_ c8iYi(!_18_$ i0(Kis _ii! _ Select an option. p A s 1_3 In Shooting mode, press [_] Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 31 in. (80 ore) away. Farther than 138 in. (350 ore) away _ii _ Sebct Manual Focus when you use the zoom.
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Cix_ii!iiiii{i ib!!_ (}8iTi(!_18_8 ice(is Focusing on a selected area p £ s M Using tracking auto focus p p_ s M You can tocus on an area that you have selected. Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.
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Ci]sii!iiii'i{i ib!!_ CSiTi(!K8_$ i0(xis Adiusting the focus area _ A SM * t}, ) u do not seect a focus are_ the f ocus frame wll aDoear n me oente )t t he s creen You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus...
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UsingFaceOetection As,,, If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face.
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i.Jsiii{i i::8ceil}eii£}tiOii Captunng a self po_t_ait shot Captunng a smile shot Capture photos of yourself. The camera sets the focus distance The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a to dose up, and then emits a beep when ready. smiling face.
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i.Jsiii{i i::8ceil}eii£}ti0ii Detecting eye blinking Using Smart Face Recognition If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently 2 photos in succession. photograph, The Smart Face Recognition feature will automatically pHoritizethe focus on those faces and on favorite [MENU].
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i.Jsifi{ii::8ceil}eii£}tiOii Registenng faces as your favorites (My StaO You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and whethe£ o//lot the subject js wearing glasses. exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when The camera can automatically register up to 1£ faces, Itthe camera use a memory card.
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_:SWhen you are finished capturing the photos, the face list appears, ° Yourtavorite racesare indicated witha "k on the tacelist. Ifyou register th e same face t_vice, you can delete one of the faces in the face list, In Shooting mode, press [MENU], Select Smart FR Edit , Face List To delete a favor11 e face, press [MENU], and then se!ect canoe! My Star, (p, ze)
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Adjustingbrightnessand color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. {_ Select a value to adjust the exposure Adiusting the exposure manually (EV) • Thephotowillbe brighter a sthe exposure valueincreases. PAS_ Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark.
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Acii_isiiii{ii'ii!iiiTiY_(!_ss _}!_iid coioi ¸ Compensating for backlighting (ACB} _ A S _ (}hanging the metedng option u_ A s M,,'£ When the light source is behind your subject or there is high The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera contrast between your subject and the background, your subject measures the quantity of light.
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Acii_isiiii{i i'ii!iiiYiY_(!_ss _}!_iid c0i0i ¸ Selecting a White Balance setting p £ s M_ In Shooting mode, press [MFNU]. The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the _::_!_ Select White Balance. light source, If you want the color of your photo to be realistic, select a White Balance setting that is appropriate for the lighting {_ Select an option, conditions, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten,...
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£_ii_siin{i i'_i_ii_ti_ess s_dcoioi ¸ , __s You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of In Shooting mode, press [MENU] a white surtace, such as a piece ot paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo, The White _ii _ Select White Balance _ Color Temp.
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Usingburst medes It car/be difficult to capture photos of fast moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects its photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures vl_n photos (5 photos per second;...
Adjustingimages p Adjust the sharpness, contrast, or saturation of your photos. In Shooting mode, press [MENU]. _:SPress [_./_t_)]to adjust each value. _ii _ Select Linage Adjust Soften the edges on your photos (suitablefor {_ Select an option. editing the photos on your computer), •...
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Be@cingthe soundof the zoom _As,_, _,_ _ _, When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom laoise. In Shooting mode, press [MENU], _j:'¢Select Voice.
Learn now i oplay DaCK photos or v loeos, ana ealt pnotos or v laeos &lao g arn now i o connec_ your camera toyour comDu-[er. DnoIo Dnnter or TV. Viewing photos or videos in Playback Transferring files to your Windows mode ......
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