User manual SAMSUNG WB690

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Basic troubleshooting User Manual WB690 Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings 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 Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera. This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera. [. . . ] Press [D/c/F/t] to adjust the value on the coordinates. White Balance : Daylight 1 2 3 4 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a or V White Balance. Scroll to Custom Set. Aim the lens at a piece of white paper, and then press [Shutter]. Back Set · · · · G: Green A: Amber M: Magenta B: Blue 6 Press [o] to save your settings. Shooting options 64 Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting color temperature Color temperature Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the hue of a specific type of light source. As the color temperature increases, the color distribution becomes cooler. Alternatively, as the color temperature decreases, the color distribution becomes warmer. 1 2 3 4 5 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a or V White Balance. Scroll to Color Temp. Press [F/t] to adjust the color temperature. White Balance : Color Temp. Clear sky Fluorescent_H Cloudy Daylight Fluorescent_L Halogen lamp Tungsten Back Set 6 Press [o] to save your settings. Candle light Shooting options 65 Using drive modes ÒAhM It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the Drive modes to capture multiple photos rapidly. Icon Description AEB: · Capture 3 consecutive photos, each with a different exposure: normal, underexposed, and overexposed. · Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos. Motion Capture: While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera captures VGA photos (5 photos per second; maximum of 30 photos). · You can use the flash, timer, and Smart Filter options only when you select Single. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Drive. Select an option. Icon Description · When you select Motion Capture, your camera will set the resolution to VGA and set the ISO sensitivity to Auto. Single: Capture a single photo. Continuous: · While you are pressing [Shutter], the camera continuously captures photos. · The maximum number of photos depends on the capacity of your memory card. · Depending on the Face Detection option you selected, some Drive options may not be available. Shooting options 66 Applying effects/Adjusting images Applying Smart Filter effects ÒAhMv Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create unique images. Available filters in Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes Icon Description Off: No effect Miniature: Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Miniature Vignetting Soft-Focus: Hide facial imperfections or apply dreamy effects. Old Film 1: Apply a vintage film effect 1. Old Film 2: Apply a vintage film effect 2. Fish-eye Sketch Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect. Fish-eye: Blacken the edges of the frame and distort objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens. Defog: Make image clearer. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, press [m]. Smart Filter. Classic: Apply a black and white effect. Shooting options 67 Applying effects/Adjusting images Icon Description Icon Description Retro: Apply a sepia tone effect. Custom RGB: Customize a color value. Sketch: Apply a pen sketch effect. [. . . ] Vignetting can draw interest to subjects positioned in the center of an image. White balance (color balance) An adjustment of the intensities of colors (typically the primary colors red, green, and blue), in an image. The goal of adjusting the white balance, or color balance, is to correctly render the colors in an image. Appendixes 122 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e. g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. [. . . ]