Samsung SMART Camera WB850F User manual

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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
WB850F/WB855F
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
GPS
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
Settings
Appendixes
Index

1
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small
children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious
injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present
physical dangers as well.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high
temperatures for an extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can
cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and
liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these
materials near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.

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Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or
cause a fire.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger
during a thunderstorm.
This may result in electric shock.
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger,
and then contact a Samsung service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in
a certain area.
• Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
• Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations
and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.
• Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can
interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care
facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions
from medical personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all
pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by
the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless
Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your
camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device,
turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of
the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
Health and safety information

3
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera
or other equipment
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an
extended period of time.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause
serious damage to your camera.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion
replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or
personal injury.
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 not responsible for damage or injuries caused by
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you
disconnect the power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet
when you charge batteries.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/-
terminals on the battery.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Health and safety information

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Health and safety information
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and
install batteries and memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or
improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage
ports, connectors, and accessories.
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause
a fire.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or
damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper
use.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere
with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment,
such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and
other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference
problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use
only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
• Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid
transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.
• The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that
infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or
public decency ordnances.

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Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are
registered trademarks of the SD Association.
• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo
are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of
camera functions.
• We recommend using your camera within the country
where you purchased it.
• Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws
and regulations concerning its use.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of
this manual without prior permission.
• For Open Source License information, refer to the
‘OpenSourceInfo.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions 14
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 37
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.
GPS 61
Photos with geotagging can be taken or views
the location of a photo with place information and
surrounding area on the map.
Shooting options 70
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 97
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit
photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your
camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, HDTV, or
3D TV.
Wireless network 127
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks
(WLANs) and use functions.
Settings 148
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 154
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Indicators used in this manual
Shooting mode Indicator
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority, Manual
Scene
Magic Plus
Wi-Fi
GPS
Movie
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a
mode. See the example below.
Note: The , mode may not support functions for all
scenes.
For example:
Shooting options 17
Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
3
Select a value to adjust the exposure.
• The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.
Back Set
EV : 1
4
Press [ ] to save your settings.
• Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored
automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to
avoid overexposure or underexposure.
• If you cannot decide on an appropriate exposure, select the AE BKT
(Auto Exposure Bracket) option (p. 79), and then capture bracketed
photos. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a
different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 78)
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos
may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the
exposure to get a better photo.

Darker (-)

Neutral (0)

Brighter (+)
1
In Shooting mode, press [ ].
2
Select or →EV.
Available in Program,
Aperture Priority,
Shutter Priority, and
Movie modes
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
shutter button.
( ) Page number of related information
→
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step. For example: Select →Photo Size
(represents Select , and then select Photo Size).
*Annotation

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Pressing the shutter
• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down
• Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition : the combination of a subject and background
Composition
Background
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter
speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure,
your photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)
Expressions used in this manual

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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
• Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 74)
• If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 110)
Photos have dust
spots.
If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
• Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 77)
Photos are blurred. Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
• Half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 35)
• Set the image stabilizer option. (p. 34)
Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the
camera steady long enough to take a clear picture and may result in camera shake.
• Select Night in mode. (p. 40)
• Turn on the flash. (p. 74)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 77)
• Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark
areas, the subject may appear too dark.
• Avoid shooting toward the sun.
• Select Backlight in mode. (p. 40)
• Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 74)
• Adjust the exposure. (p. 86)
• Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 87)

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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
• mode > Beauty Shot

41
• mode > Picture in Picture

52
• Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct
red-eye)

74
• Face Detection

82
• Self-Portrait

83
Capturing photos at night or in
the dark
• mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn

40
• Flash options

74
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

77
Capturing action photos
• mode

45
• High-speed burst mode

90
• Precapture

91
Adjusting the exposure
(brightness)
• mode > HDR

54
• ISO sensitivity(to adjust the sensitivity to light)

77
• EV (to adjust exposure)

86
• Metering

87
• Bracket

91
Capturing panoramic action
photos
• Action Panorama

49
Capturing photos of text,
insects, or flowers
• mode > Text

40
• Macro

78
Capturing photos of scenery
• mode > Landscape

40
• mode > Panorama

47
Capturing 3D photos
• mode > 3D Shot

50
• 3D Panorama

47
Applying effects to photos
• mode > Magic Frame

50
• mode > Split Shot

51
• mode > Artistic Brush

53
• Smart Filter effects

93
• Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness,
or Saturation)

95
Reducing camera shake
• Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

34
• Dual Image Stabilization (DUAL IS)

34
Shooting with GPS
• Taking pictures with geotagging

62
• Using the compass

69
• Creating movies with Creative Movie Maker

55
• Viewing files by category in Smart Album

101
• Viewing files as thumbnails

102
• Deleting all files on the memory card

103
• Viewing files as a slide show

105
• Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV

113
• Transferring files to your computer

116
• Using photo or video sharing websites

135
• Sending photos or videos via email

137
• Adjusting sound and volume

150
• Adjusting the brightness of the display

150
• Changing the display language

151
• Setting the date and time

151
• Before contacting a service center

166