Samsung SMARTCAMERA WB152 User manual

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Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
(WB150F/WB152F only)
Settings
Appendixes
Index
This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
WB150/WB150F/WB151/WB152/WB152F

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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 (6 inches) 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 ordinances.

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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.
• 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 34
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.
Shooting options 53
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 76
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, or TV.
Wireless network (WB150F/WB152F only) 99
Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks
(WLANs) and use functions.
Settings 120
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 126
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.

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Indicators used in this manual
Shooting mode Indicator
Smart Auto
T
Program
p
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
G
Scene
s
Magic Plus
g
Wi-Fi (WB150F/WB152F only)
w
Live Panorama (WB150/WB151/WB152 only)
R
Settings
n
Movie
v
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a
mode. See the example below.
Note: The sor gmode may not support functions for all
scenes or modes.
For example:
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 Face Detection 
Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then
select Normal).
*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.
S
Normal exposure
S
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. 57)
• If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 90)
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. 59)
Photos are blurred. Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 32)
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 capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
• Select Night in s mode. (p. 37)
• Turn on the flash. (p. 57)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 59)
• 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 s mode. (p. 37)
• Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 57)
• Adjust the exposure. (p. 69)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 70)
• Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 70)

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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
• s mode > Beauty Shot
f
38
• g mode > Picture in Picture
f
46
• Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct
red-eye)
f
57
• Face Detection
f
64
• Self-Portrait
f
65
Capturing photos at night or in
the dark
• s mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn
f
37
• Flash options
f
57
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
59
Capturing action photos
• h mode
f
42
• Continuous, Motion Capture
f
73
Capturing photos of text,
insects, or flowers
• s mode > Text
f
37
• Macro
f
60
Adjusting the exposure
(brightness)
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
f
59
• EV (to adjust exposure)
f
69
• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
f
70
• Metering
f
70
• AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene
with different exposures)
f
73
Capturing photos of scenery
• s mode > Landscape
f
37
• g mode > Live Panorama
f
44
Applying effects to photos
• g mode > Magic Frame
f
45
• g mode > Split Shot
f
46
• g mode > Artistic Brush
f
48
• g mode > Photo Filter
f
49
• Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast,
or Saturation)
f
74
Applying effects to videos
• g mode > Movie Filter
f
50
Reducing camera shake
• Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
f
31
• Viewing files by category in Smart Album
f
79
• Viewing files as thumbnails
f
80
• Deleting all files on the memory
f
82
• Viewing files as a slide show
f
84
• Viewing files on a TV
f
91
• Connecting your camera to a computer
f
92
• Using photo or video sharing websites
(WB150F/WB152F only)
f
104
• Sending photos or videos via email
(WB150F/WB152F only)
f
107
• Adjusting sound and volume
f
122
• Adjusting the brightness of the display
f
123
• Changing the display language
f
124
• Setting the date and time
f
124
• Before contacting a service center
f
138