Samsung Camera Dv150f User Manual

							This user manual includes detailed usage 
instructions for your camera. Please read 
this manual thoroughly.
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Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents 
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
Settings
Appendixes
Index
DV150F/DV151F/DV155F 
						

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Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
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, you 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.
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 the distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential 
interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. 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 
						

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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.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
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.
Health and safety information 
						

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Health and safety information
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.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields.
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 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 can be hacked, 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 and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple 
Corporation.
• Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. 
• microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the 
SD Association.
• 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 an upgrade of the camera's 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 17
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for 
shooting.
Extended functions 42
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a 
mode.
Shooting options 62
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 83
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.
Wireless network 107
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use 
functions. 
Settings 128
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 134
Get information about error messages, specifications, and 
maintenance. 
						

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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
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)
T
 he amount of light that enters your camer a 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 exposureS  Overexposure (too bright) 
						

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Special features of your camera
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button.
1 Access Settings.
2 Access the DIRECT LINK button option.
3 Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.
Using the DIRECT LINK button
Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have 
designated. 
						

							 
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Special features of your camera
Using MobileLink
You can send files easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature.
4 Select the camera from the list and 
connect the smart phone to the 
camera.
• If a pop-up message appears on your 
camera, allow the smart phone to 
connect to your camera.
5 On the smart phone or camera, 
select files to transfer from the 
camera.
6 On the smart phone, touch the copy 
button or on the camera, select 
Share.
1 Install the Samsung Smart Camera 
application on the smar
t phone.
2 Access the MobileLink mode.
• If a pop-up message appears, select an 
option.
3 Launch the Samsung Smart Camera  
application on the smar
t phone. 
						

							 
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Special features of your camera
Using Remote Viewfinder
You can remotely control your camera from a smart phone. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote 
Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will appear on the smart phone. 
4 Select the camera from the list and 
connect the smart phone to the 
camera.
• If a pop-up message appears on your 
camera, allow the smart phone to 
connect to your camera. 
5 Touch and hold  to focus, and 
then release it to capture a photo.
6 Touch the thumbnail to view the 
photo.
1 Install the Samsung Smart Camera  
application on the smar
t phone.
2 Access the Remote Viewfinder  
mode
.
3 Launch the Samsung Smart Camera  
application on the smar
t phone.