Samsung Camera Dv150f User Manual
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10 Special features of your camera Shooting samples – Macro You can capture close up shots of small subjects, such as flowers or insects. The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture. 1 Select the macro option (). 2 Capture a photo.
11 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 reflect light from the camera flash. • Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p.66) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p.97) Photos have dust spots. If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place. • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p.68) Photos are blurred.Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly. U se the DIS function or half-press [ Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p.40) Photos are blurred when shooting at night.As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long enough t o capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake. • Select Night Shot mode. (p.54) • Turn on the flash. (p.66) • Set ISO sensitivity options. (p.68) • 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 t oo dark. • Avoid shooting toward the sun. • Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p.47) • Set the flash option to Fill in. (p.66) • Adjust the exposure. (p.74) • Set the Auto Contrast Balance ( ACB) option. (p.75) • Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p.75)
12 Quick reference Adjusting the exposure (brightness) • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 68 • EV (to adjust exposure) f 74 • ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds) f 75 • Metering f 75 • AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures) f 78 Capturing photos of scenery • Scene mode > Landscape f 47 • Live Panorama mode f 48 Applying effects to photos • Magic Frame mode f 56 • Photo Filter mode f 58 • Split Shot mode f 60 • Motion Photo mode f 61 • Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 79 Capturing photos of people • Self Shot mode f 50 • Children mode f 51 • Beauty Shot mode f 53 • Beauty Palette mode f 57 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 66 • Face Detection f 72 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn f 47 • Night Shot mode f 54 • Flash options f 66 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 68 Capturing action photos • Jump Shot mode f 52 • Continuous, Motion Capture f 78 Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers • Scene mode > Text f 47 • Close-up Shot mode f 55 • Macro f 69 Applying effects to videos • Movie Filter mode f 59 Reducing camera shake • Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) f 38 • Viewing files by category in Smart Album f 85 • Viewing files as thumbnails f 86 • Deleting all files on the memory f 88 • Viewing files as a slide show f 90 • Viewing files on a TV f 98 • Connecting your camera to a computer f 99 • Sending photos or videos via email f 120 • Using photo or video sharing websites f 122 • Adjusting sound and volume f 130 • Adjusting the brightness of the display f 131 • Changing the display language f 132 • Setting the date and time f 132 • Before contacting a service center f 145
13 Contents Extended functions .......................................................................\ ................................ 42 Using Basic modes ........................................................................\ ........................... 43 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................................................\ ......... 43 Using the Program mode ........................................................................\ .............. 44 Using the Smart Movie mode ........................................................................\ ...... 45 Using the Movie mode ........................................................................\ .................. 46 Using the Scene mode ........................................................................\ .................. 47 Using the Live Panorama mode ........................................................................\ ... 48 Using Scene modes ......................................................................\ ........................... 50 Using the Self Shot mode ........................................................................\ ............. 50 Using the Children mode ........................................................................\ .............. 51 Using the Jump Shot mode ........................................................................\ .......... 52 Using the Beauty Shot mode ......................................................................\ ......... 53 Using the Night Shot mode ........................................................................\ .......... 54 Using the Close-up Shot mode ........................................................................\ .... 55 Using Magic modes ........................................................................\ ......................... 56 Using the Magic Frame mode ........................................................................\ ...... 56 Using the Beauty Palette mode ........................................................................\ ... 57 Using the Photo Filter mode ........................................................................\ ........ 58 Using the Movie Filter mode ........................................................................\ ........ 59 Using the Split Shot mode ........................................................................\ ............ 60 Using the Motion Photo mode ........................................................................\ .... 61 Basic functions .......................................................................\ .......................................... 17 Unpacking ........................................................................\ ........................................... 18 Camera layout .......................................................................\ ..................................... 19 Using the DIRECT LINK button ........................................................................\ ..... 21 Inserting the battery and memory card .......................................................... 22 Charging the battery and turning on your camera ..................................... 23 Charging the battery ........................................................................\ ..................... 23 Turning on your camera ........................................................................\ ................ 23 Performing the initial setup ........................................................................\ ......... 24 Learning icons ........................................................................\ ................................... 26 Using the Home screen ........................................................................\ .................. 27 Accessing the Home screen .......................................................................\ ........... 27 Icons on the Home screen ........................................................................\ ............ 28 Setting Wallpaper ........................................................................\ ........................... 30 Selecting options or menus .......................................................................\ ........... 31 Setting the display and sound .......................................................................\ ...... 33 Setting the display type ........................................................................\ ................ 33 Setting the sound ........................................................................\ ........................... 34 Capturing photos ........................................................................\ ............................. 35 Turning on the front display ........................................................................\ ......... 36 Zooming ........................................................................\ .......................................... 36 Reducing camera shake (DIS) ........................................................................\ ....... 38 Tips for getting a clearer photo ........................................................................\ ... 40
14 Contents Shooting options .......................................................................\ ..................................... 62 Selecting a resolution and quality ..................................................................... 63 Selecting a resolution ........................................................................\ .................... 63 Selecting an image quality ........................................................................\ ........... 64 Using the timer ........................................................................\ .................................. 65 Shooting in the dark .......................................................................\ ......................... 66 Preventing red-eye ........................................................................\ ......................... 66 Using the flash ........................................................................\ ................................ 66 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ........................................................................\ ......... 68 Changing the camera’s focus ........................................................................\ ....... 69 Using macro ........................................................................\ .................................... 69 Changing the focus option ........................................................................\ ........... 69 Adjusting the focus area ......................................................................\ ................. 70 Using Face Detection ........................................................................\ ...................... 72 Detecting faces ........................................................................\ ............................... 72 Capturing a smile shot .......................................................................\ .................... 72 Detecting eye blinking ........................................................................\ .................. 73 Tips for detecting faces ........................................................................\ ................. 73 Adjusting brightness and color ........................................................................\ ... 74 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV ) ............................................................... 74 Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ................................................................ 75 Changing the metering option ........................................................................\ .... 75 Selecting a White Balance setting ....................................................................... 76 Using burst modes ........................................................................\ ........................... 78 Adjusting images ........................................................................\ ............................. 79 Reducing the sound of the zoom ....................................................................... 80 Available shooting options by shooting mode ............................................. 81
15 Contents Playback/Editing .......................................................................\ ...................................... 83 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ................................................. 84 Starting Playback mode ........................................................................\ ................ 84 Viewing photos ........................................................................\ ............................... 88 Playing a video ........................................................................\ ................................ 91 Editing a photo ........................................................................\ .................................. 94 Resizing photos ........................................................................\ .............................. 94 Rotating a photo ........................................................................\ ............................ 94 Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................................................\ ........ 95 Adjusting your photos ........................................................................\ ................... 96 Viewing files on a TV ......................................................................\ ......................... 98 Transferring files to the computer ..................................................................... 99 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer ............................................. 99 Transferring files to your Mac OS computer .................................................... 100 Using programs on a computer ........................................................................\ 101 Installing i-Launcher ........................................................................\ .................... 101 Using i-Launcher ........................................................................\ .......................... 102 Wireless network .......................................................................\ ................................... 107 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ..................... 108 Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................................\ ................ 108 Using the login browser ........................................................................\ .............. 110 Network connection tips ........................................................................\ ............ 111 Entering text ........................................................................\ .................................. 112 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ................................................ 113 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ...................................... 114 Saving files to a smart phone automatically ................................................ 116 Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos .............................................. 117 Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ....................................... 117 Sending photos or videos to a PC ..................................................................... 117 Sending photos or videos via email ................................................................ 119 Changing email settings ........................................................................\ ............. 119 Sending photos or videos via email .................................................................. 120 Using photo or video sharing websites ......................................................... 122 Accessing a website ........................................................................\ ..................... 122 Uploading photos or videos ........................................................................\ ....... 122 Using AllShare Play to send files ....................................................................... 124 Uploading photos to online storage ................................................................. 124 Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play ................ 125 Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................. 127
16 Contents Settings .......................................................................\ ...................................................... 128 Settings menu ........................................................................\ ................................. 129 Accessing the settings menu ........................................................................\ ..... 129 Sound ........................................................................\ ............................................. 130 Display ........................................................................\ ............................................ 130 Connectivity ........................................................................\ .................................. 131 General ........................................................................\ ........................................... 132 Appendixes .......................................................................\ .............................................. 134 Error messages ........................................................................\ ................................ 135 Camera maintenance ........................................................................\ .................... 136 Cleaning your camera ........................................................................\ .................. 136 Using or storing the camera ........................................................................\ ....... 137 About memory cards ........................................................................\ ................... 138 About the battery ........................................................................\ ......................... 141 Before contacting a service center ................................................................... 145 Camera specifications ........................................................................\ ................... 148 Glossary ........................................................................\ ............................................. 152 Index ......................................................................\ ..................................................... 1 57
Unpacking ……………………………………… 18 Camera layout …………………………………… 19 Using the DIRECT LINK button ………………… 21 Inserting the battery and memory card ……… 22 Charging the battery and turning on your camera …………………………………………… 23 Charging the battery …………………………… 23 Turning on your camera ……………………… 23 Performing the initial setup …………………… 24 Learning icons …………………………………… 26 Using the Home screen ………………………… 27 Accessing the Home screen …………………… 27 Icons on the Home screen ……………………… 28 Setting Wallpaper ……………………………… 30 Selecting options or menus …………………… 31 Setting the display and sound ………………… 33 Setting the display type ………………………… 33 Setting the sound ……………………………… 34 Capturing photos ……………………………… 35 Turning on the front display …………………… 36 Zooming ……………………………………… 36 Reducing camera shake (DIS) ………………… 38 Tips for getting a clearer photo ………………… 40 Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Basic functions 18 Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. CameraAC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Quick Start Guide Optional accessories Camera caseA/V cable Battery chargerMemory card/Memory card adapter • The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • The items included in the box may differ depending on the model. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.
Basic functions 19 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and batteryTripod mount USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A/V cable Flash Lens Microphone Shutter button AF-assist light/Timer lamp Speaker Power button Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.Front display Front LCD button