Samsung Camera Dv150f User Manual

							Using the Home screen
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Setting Wallpaper
Set wallpaper for the Home screen with the desired image.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Select Display “ Wallpapers.
4 Select an option.
Option Description
Wallpaper Gallery
Select the desired wallpaper from the default gallery.
AlbumSet a photo you have captured as wallpaper.
5 Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press [o].
• If you select a photo you have captured, you can set a specified area as 
wallpaper. Rotate [Zoom ] to the left or right to reduce or enlarge the area. 
Press [
D/c/F/t] to move the area.
6 Press [o] to save.
• If you select a photo you have captured, press [o], and then select Ye s .
You can also set the photo you are viewing as wallpaper by pressing [m], and 
then selecting Set Wallpaper in Playback mode. 
						

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Selecting options or menus
To select an option or a menu, press [m], and then press [D/c/F/t] or [o].
Going back to the previous menu
Press [m] to go back to the previous menu.
Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select an option or a menu.
• To move up or down, press [D] or [c].
• To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
3 Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu. 
						

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  For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode:
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Press [m].
ExitSelect
AutoShare
EV
White Balance
ISO
Flash
Focus
4 Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or 
[
o].
AutoShare
EV
White Balance
ISO
Flash
Focus
Exit Select
5 Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
Back
Select
White Balance : Daylight
6 Press [o] to save your settings. 
						

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Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings.
Setting the option display view
You can hide or show the option display appearing in some modes.
Press [o] repeatedly.
• Hide the option display.
• Show the option display.
Option display
Landscape
Panel off
S  For example, in Scene mode
Setting the display type
You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. Each type displays 
different shooting or playback information. See the table below.
Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.
Mode Display type
Shooting
• Hide all information about shooting options.
• Show all information about shooting options.
Playback
• Hide all information about the current file.
• Hide all information about the current file except basic 
information.
• Show all information about the current file. 
						

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Setting the sound
Turn on or off the sound your camera emits when you perform functions.
1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Select Sound “ Beep Sound.
4 Select an option.
Option Description
Off
The camera does not emit any sounds.
OnThe camera emits sounds. 
						

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1 On the Home screen, scroll to .
2 Select .
3 Align your subject in the frame.
4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
• A green frame means the subject is in focus.
• A red frame means the subject is out of focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
6 Press [P] to view the captured photo.
• To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Ye s.
7 Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.
See page 40 for tips to get clearer photos.
Capturing photos
Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 
						

							Capturing photos
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Turning on the front display
The front display helps you capture photos while viewing yourself.
In Shooting mode, press [F. L C D].
• Press [F. L C D] again to turn it off.
• Several buttons are not available when the front display turns on.
• In Self Shot, Children, and Jump Shot modes, the front display will activate 
automatically.
• When you set timer options, the front display will remain active. (p.65)
• When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not be able to 
see the front display clearly.
• The front display will not activate when you press [ F. L C D] in Playback mode.
• When the front display is on, the camera consumes more battery power.
Zooming
You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Zoom outZoom in
Zoom ratio
When you rotate the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the screen may 
change inconsistently. 
						

							Capturing photos
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Digital zoom
The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you zoom in on 
a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your 
camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital 
zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times.
Zoom indicator
Optical range
Digital range
• Digital zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option.
• If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be lower 
than normal.
Intelli zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. 
Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By 
using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.
Zoom indicator
Optical range
Intelli range Photo resolution 
when the Intelli 
zoom is on
• Intelli zoom is not available with the Tracking AF option.
• The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality deterioration than 
the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be lower than when you use 
the Optical zoom.
• The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio. If you set 
another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom will be turned off 
automatically.
• The Intelli zoom is always on in Smart Auto mode. 
						

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Setting Intelli zoom
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select Intelli Zoom.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
On: The Intelli zoom is activated.
Reducing camera shake (DIS)
Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode.
S  Before correctionS  After correction
1 In Shooting mode, press [m].
2 Select DIS.
3 Select an option.
Icon Description
Off : DIS is deactivated.
On: DIS is activated. 
						

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• DIS may not function properly when: 
-you move your camera to follow a moving subject 
-you use the Digital zoom 
-there is too much camera shake 
-the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night scenes) 
-the battery is low 
-you capture a close-up shot
• If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs, turn off 
the camera, and then turn it on again.