Samsung WB2100 User manual

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WB2100
USER
MANUAL
Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents
Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options
Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes
Index

1
Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
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.
Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a re.
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.
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 ammable or explosive gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert ammable 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.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
If you use the ash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or
permanent eyesight damage.

2
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 re 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 re or electric shock.
Do not touch the ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you disconnect the
power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you
charge batteries.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the
battery.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
Health and safety information

3
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 re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.
If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to
have the camera repaired.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les 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 les.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Health and safety information

4
Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple
Corporation.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term
"High Denition Multimedia Interface" are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their
respective owners.
• Camera specications 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.
• 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.
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions 13
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended functions 39
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
Shooting options 55
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 80
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos.
Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Settings 104
Refer to options to congure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 110
Get information about error messages, specications, and
maintenance.

5
Indicators used in this manual
Shooting mode Indicator
Smart Auto
Program
Manual
Scene
Panorama
Magic Plus
Settings
Movie
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a mode. See the
example below.
Note: The or mode may not support functions for all scenes or modes.
For example:
Shooting options 70
3
Press [F/t] to adjust the exposure.
• The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.
Cancel Set
EV : +1
4
Press [ o ] 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 AE Bracket, and then
capture bracketed photos. The camera will capture 3 consecutive photos, each
with a dierent exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. (p. 76)
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 [ m ].
2
Select EV.
Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
Available in Program
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

6
Expressions used in this manual
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)

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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 reect light from the camera ash.
• Set the ash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 59)
• If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 94)
Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the ash.
• Turn o the ash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 62)
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 in focus. (p. 37)
Photos are blurred when
shooting at night.
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it dicult to hold the camera steady long
enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
• Select Night in mode. (p. 44)
• Turn on the ash. (p. 60)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 62)
• 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. 44)
• Set the ash option to Fill in. (p. 60)
• Adjust the exposure. (p. 70)
• Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 71)
• Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 72)

8
Quick reference
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
• mode > HDR

47
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

62
• EV (to adjust exposure)

70
• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)

71
• Metering

72
• AE Bracket (to capture 3 photos with dierent
exposures)

76
• WB Bracket (to capture 3 photos with dierent white
balance)

76
Capturing photos of scenery
• mode > Landscape

44
• mode

45
Applying eects to photos
• mode > Split Shot

48
• mode > Photo Filter

49
• Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or
Saturation)

78
Capturing photos of people
• Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)

59
• Face Detection

67
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
• mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn

44
• Flash options

60
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)

62
Capturing action photos
• Continuous

75
• Precapture

76
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
owers
• mode > Close up, Text

44
• Macro

63
Applying eects to videos
• mode > Movie Filter

50
Reducing camera shake
• Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

36
• Viewing les as thumbnails

82
• Viewing les by category

83
• Deleting all les on the memory

86
• Viewing les as a slide show

88
• Viewing les on a TV or HDTV

95
• Connecting your camera to a computer

97
• Adjusting sound and volume

106
• Adjusting the brightness of the display

107
• Changing the display language

108
• Setting the date and time

108
• Before contacting a service center

122

9
Contents
Using the Mode screen ........................................................................................... 26
Selecting a Mode Screen ....................................................................................... 26
Icons on the Mode screen ..................................................................................... 27
Selecting options or menus .................................................................................. 28
Using [m]........................................................................................................... 28
Using [s]................................................................................................................. 30
Setting the display and sound ............................................................................. 31
Setting the display type ........................................................................................ 31
Setting the sound ................................................................................................... 32
Capturing photos ..................................................................................................... 33
Zooming .................................................................................................................. 34
Reducing camera shake (OIS) ............................................................................... 36
Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................................................... 37
Basic functions ................................................................................................................. 13
Unpacking ................................................................................................................... 14
Camera layout ............................................................................................................ 15
Using the screen ..................................................................................................... 18
Attaching a strap .................................................................................................... 19
Attaching a lens cap ............................................................................................... 19
Inserting the battery and memory card .......................................................... 20
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ..................................... 21
Charging the battery ............................................................................................. 21
Turning on your camera ........................................................................................ 21
Performing the initial setup ................................................................................. 22
Learning icons ........................................................................................................... 24