User manual SAMSUNG WB1000 BLACK

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents User Manual WB1000 Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Appendixes Index 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 Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. [. . . ] 93) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo. Adjust the amount of flash to avoid overexposure or underexposure. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Flash EVC. Adjust the amount of flash. 0 Back Move Adjusting the flash amount may not be effective if: - the subject is too close to the camera - you set a high ISO speed - the exposure value is too big or too small In some shooting modes, you cannot use this function. Shooting options 42 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pAhn The ISO speed is the measure of a film's sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions ISO an option. Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. When Motion Capture is set, ISO speed will be set to Auto. When you set the ISO speed to 3200, you can select only 3M or lower resolution. Shooting options 43 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro apAhndv Setting the focus distance apAhndv Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in "Setting the focus distance. " To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Normal (AF) 2 Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm. Select an option. Option Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 40 cm (farther than 80 cm when using zoom). Macro: Focus on a subject 5-40 cm (50-80 cm when using zoom). Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). Manual Focus: Focus on a subject by manually adjusting the focus distance. 45) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 44 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus distance manually Using selection focus pAhnd 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [M]. Rotate the navigation button to adjust the focus distance. You can focus on a particular part of your scene. Select where you want to focus. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Focus Area Selection AF. Move Set When you adjust the focus distance manually and the subject is out of focus, the photo may become blurry. If you use this function, you cannot set the face detection and focus area options. 3 4 Rotate or press the navigation button to move the frame to the area you want to focus and press [o]. Press [Shutter] to take the photo. Press [o] to change the focus area. If you use this function, the face detection options are not available. Shooting options 45 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area apAhnds You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select Functions Option Description Focus Area an option. Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects are located in the centre). Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas. Selection AF: Focus on the area you select. 45) The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 46 Using face detection apAhnds If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. [. . . ] Make sure that you are using a supported operating system. The file transmission may be interrupted by static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again. The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video files you want to play. Use QuickTime® Player or install Codec Pack Full. [. . . ]