User manual SAMSUNG WB660

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference User Manual WB650/WB660 Contents 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 Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your camera. [. . . ] To prevent this, select Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light on your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, press [F]. Auto 2 Select an option. Option Description Off: The flash will not fire. Camera shake warning ( shooting in low light. ) will be displayed when Auto: The camera will select a proper flash setting for the detected scene in the S mode. Red-eye Fix*: The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. Shooting options 47 Shooting in the dark Option Description Adjusting the amount of flash pAhn Slow Sync: The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background. Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. Light intensity is adjusted automatically. Red-eye*: The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. Auto: The flash fires automatically when the subject or background is dark. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. * There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self-Portrait or Blink Detection. Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. 104) 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 Shooting 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 48 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 Organization for Standardization (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 Shooting 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 49 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. [. . . ] 60) Appendixes 102 Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remedies Situation Suggested remedies Your computer does not recognize your camera Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly. Make sure that your camera is switched on. Make sure that you are using a supported operating system. The file transmission may be interrupted by static electricity. [. . . ]