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1. Chapter My Camera Learn about your camera s layout display icons lens optional accessories and basic functions My Camera Unpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera AC adapter USB cable Rechargeable battery including the body cap and hot shoe cover Software CD ROM Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD ROM Quick Start Guide User manual included b e The illustrations may differ from your actual items e 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 For information about accessories refer to page 195 External flash Mode dial e CMO Smart Auto mode p 54 e P Program mode p 56 e A Aperture Priority mode p 58 e Shutter Priority mode p 59 e M Manual mode p 60 e Lens Priority mode p 61 e Smart mode p 65 e Wi Fi Wi Fi p 122 Jog dial In the Menu screen Move to a desired menu item In the Smart panel Adjust a selected option In Shooting mode Adjust shutter speed or aperture value in some shooting modes or change the size of a focus area In Playback mode View thumbnails enlarge or reduce a photo or open or close a folder of continuous or burst shots in Playback mode DIRECT LINK button Start a preset Wi Fi function p 33 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 NEMS Micro
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3. Framing Mode Mode an option My Camera gt Shooting modes Using the Bulb function Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky While you are pressing Shutter the shutter is left open so you can create moving light effects Completely scroll the jog dial to the left to Bulb Press and T bulb 2o Oeni hold Shutter for the desired time e If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time image noise may increase e Drive options flash and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb function e The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode e Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking e The longer you open the shutter the longer it takes to save a photo Do not turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo e If you use this function for a long time use a fully charged battery Lens Priority mode Using Depth You can adjust the depth of field to blur or sharpen the background Rotate the mode dial to C Press i Function on the lens to select Depth e You can also press i Function and then press AF or drag the screen to select Depth My Camera gt Shooting modes Adjust the focus ring to select a value e You can also scroll the jog dial to adjust the value e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the value a E yoma Half press Shutter to focus and
4. Icon Function Mode Indication Additional information Smart Auto AUTO Safety warnings and precautions Program P i Camera buttons For example Shutter represents the Aperture Priority A shutter button Shutter Priority S Page number of related information Manual M The order of options or menus you must select to perform L Np ens Priorit a step for example Select 0 Quality represents y select 0 and then Quality Smart S Annotation Wi Fi Wi Fi Contents Tips Concepts in Photography Shooting pOoStureS seseseseseseseseseoeceseoeoeceseoeoeceocoeoeoeceseseoeceseoeososoeoeceosoeseseee Holding the camera sessnsniiransnietirrecird hr nadn sa Standing photography scccternecuessivsscceetancnt etm ease ccrnnencceetenenuiacntn Crouching photography sssseseseesssssssseeseesssssesscessssssssecceeesnssssseeeeeeonsssssseesssssssseeeeeess Using the display cciaszsicer cccrssnssvstsscttresvssectbecuesemessiciseatten ara amenmraenset a eamtenn Low angle SNO eE eredi Feld CI PVM SMO cessans e aE Cano aN EEEREN aale gii a A E E E N E E I A E Aperture value and the depth of field ssssssssssesessssssssceesesssssseeceesssssssseereesssssess Shutter SIDS hc cceraecceadesatevtesncececastscetesieecctva deveciusessevasstctesates eateatavessenietens SO SUS EN UO sae a ca cee ca cseei Ea How the aperture setting shutter speed and ISO sensitivity OE ON SID SC PENE E EE AANA E EE Correlation between focal length
5. DIRECT LINK 33 Display brightness 152 Display type 44 Drive 90 E Enlarging 113 Exposure Value EV 17 102 F Fader 105 Files Deleting 111 Photo type 75 Protecting 110 Video type 104 Flash Bounce photography 28 Flash options 94 Guide number 27 Intensity 95 F number 17 Focal length 22 Focus assist 88 Focus Peaking 88 Icons Playback mode 43 Shooting mode 41 i Function 62 i Launcher 163 Image adjustment Adjusting photos 119 Red eye 120 Retouching faces 120 ISO sensitivity 76 i Zoom 64 L Lenses Layout 45 Locking 46 Markings 48 Unlocking 47 M Maintenance 170 Memory card Caution 173 Insert 34 Metering 97 MobileLink 129 Appendix gt Index O One touch shot 87 Optical Image Stabilization OIS 89 Optional accessories Attach the GPS module 52 Connect the flash 50 Flash layout 49 GPS module layout 52 P Panorama mode 67 Photos Editing 117 Enlarging 113 Shooting options 74 Viewing on 3DTV 159 Viewing on camera 108 Viewing on HDTV 158 Picture Wizard 79 Posture 13 Power save mode 153 R Red eye effect Playback mode 120 Shooting mode 95 Remote Viewfinder 131 Resolution Playback mode 118 Shooting mode Movie 104 Shooting mode Photo 74 Retouching faces 120 Rotating 118 Rule of thirds 25 S Samsung Link 141 Service center 181 Settings 152 Shooting modes Aperture Priority 58 Lens Priority 61 Manual 60 Program 56 Recording
6. Flash EV External flash Sync terminal White Balance Mode Micro adjustment Dynamic Range Off Smart Range HDR Picture Wizard Mode Parameter Shooting Mode 2 2 EV 0 5 EV Step Optional Samsung external flashes SEF42A SEF220A Hot shoe Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent White Fluorescent NW Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten Flash WB Custom Set Color Temperature Manual Amber Blue Green Magenta 7 steps respectively Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic Custom1 Custom2 Custom3 Color Saturation Sharpness Contrast Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Lens Priority Smart Smart mode Smart Filter Size Quality RAW standard Color space Beauty Face Best Face Landscape Macro Action Freeze Rich Tones Panorama Waterfall Silhouette Sunset Night Fireworks Light Trace Creative Shot Vignetting Miniature Colored Pencil Watercolor Wash drawing Oil Sketch Ink Sketch Acryl Negative Red Green Blue Yellow e JPEG 3 2 20 0M 5472X3648 10 1M 3888X2592 5 9M 2976X1984 5 0M 2736X1824 Burst mode only 2 0M 1728X1152 e JPEG 16 9 16 9M 5472X3080 7 8M 3712X2088 4 9M 2944X1656 2 1M 1920X1080 e JPEG 1 1 13 3M 3648X3648 7 0M 2640X2640 4 0M 2000X2000 1 1M 1024X1024 e RAW 20 0M 5472X3648 3D mode with 3D lens is available only with JPEG 16 9 4
7. To set the White In Shooting mode press MENU White Balance Balance an option icon Description Auto WB Use automatic settings depending on the lighting AWE conditions ee Daylight Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day This option results in photos closest to the natural colors of the scene Cloudy Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows Photos captured on cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days This option offsets that effect Fluorescent White Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp especially for white fluorescent light Icon te aN Description Fluorescent NW Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp especially for white fluorescent light of very white hues Fluorescent Daylight Select when shooting under a daylight fluorescent lamp especially for white fluorescent light of slightly bluish hue Tungsten Select when taking indoor photos under incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps Incandescent tungsten bulbs tend to have a reddish hue This option offsets that effect Flash WB Select when using a flash Custom Set Use your pre defined settings You can manually set the White Balance by pressing DISP and then shooting a white sheet of paper Fill the soot metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance Color Temperature Manually adjust the color temperature of the light sourc
8. Notes about charging with a computer connected e Use only the provided USB cable e The battery may not charge when you use a USB hub other USB devices are connected to your computer you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer the USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard 5 V 500 mA Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Never dispose of batteries in a fire Follow all local regulations when you dispose of used batteries Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Batteries may explode when they are overheated N C G Appendix If you are having trouble with your device try these troubleshooting solutions before contacting a service professional B When you leave your camera at a service center be sure to also leave the other card and battery Cannot turn on the camera The power turns off suddenly The camera is losing battery power quickly components that may have contributed to the malfunction such as the memory Ensure that the battery is inserted e Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly e Charge the battery e Charge the battery e Your camera may be in Power save mode or the display turns off automatically p 153 e The camera may be turned off automatically to prevent the
9. Rotate a desired option The camera will overwrite the original file B Available resize options differ depending on the original size of the photo Playback Editing gt Editing photos Adjusting your photos 3 Press AF to adjust the option er e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the option You can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness contrast or r g J p saturation e If you selected gi skip to step 4 Touch U Touch OK C Touch an adjusting option 5 Touch fi to save Icon Description Fine Original Reset to the original image Auto adjustment was Brightness Contrast Saturation RGB adjustment Color Temperature Fine Exposure Hue Playback Editing gt Editing photos Retouching faces Touch Q 2 Press X AF to adjust the option e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the option e As the number increases the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother 3 Touch OK e To cancel correction touch Q U Touch to save Reducing red eye 1 Touch gt amp C Touch OK To cancel correction touch 3 Touch to save Playback Editing gt Editing photos Applying Smart Filter effects Oil Sketch Apply special effects to your photos RETETE nk Sketc Touch GS and then touch an option Acryl Smart Filter Vignetting Negative Red Green Blue Yellow C Touch OK Origina
10. USER MANUAL NXGOOM ENG his user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera Please read this manual thoroughly SHOOT WOW J san msung N SMART CAMERA SHARE NOW ZB Copyright information Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google Inc We recommend using your camera within the country where you Adobe the Adobe logo Photoshop and Lightroom are either registered purchase it trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use microSD microSDHC and microSDXC are registered trademarks of the SD Association HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High m E rm i 4 PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics onn n to Demn on ameda nerie e Eo nip Eee sustainable development and social responsibility through trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI RoHS eco driven business and management activities i Compliant Licensing LLC Wi Fi
11. When you use the camera for an extended period the area around the battery chamber may become warm This does not affect the normal use of the camera Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet as this may cause a fire or electric shock In temperatures below 0 C 32 F battery capacity and battery life may decrease Battery capacity may decrease in low temperatures but will return to normal in milder temperatures Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera Storing the camera for extended periods with the battery installed causes the battery to discharge You may not be able to recharge a fully discharged battery When you do not use the camera for an extended period 3 months or more check the battery and recharge it regularly If you let the battery discharge continually its capacity and life may decrease which can lead to a malfunction fire or explosion Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries chargers and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects as this can create a connection between the and terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery damage and may cause a fire or electric shock Notes about charging the battery If the s
12. Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 Connecting to external devices gt Using programs on a PC LN e The requirements are recommendations only i Launcher may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements depending on the condition of your computer e f your computer does not meet the requirements videos may not play correctly The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage that results from using unqualified computers such as a computer you assembled yourself Requirements for Mac OS OS Mac OS 10 5 or higher except PowerPC Minimum 256 MB RAM 512 MB or more RAM recommended Hard disk capacity Minimum 110 MB Others USB 2 0 port CD ROM drive Opening i Launcher On your computer select Start All Programs Samsung i Launcher Samsung i Launcher Or click Applications Samsung i Launcher on your Mac OS computer Connecting to external devices gt Using programs on a PC Using Multimedia Viewer Multimedia Viewer allows you to play back files On the Samsung i Launcher screen click Multimedia Viewer e Multimedia Viewer supports the following formats Videos MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 AVI MJPEG Photos JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF MPO e Files that have been recorded with other manufacturers devices may not play back smoothly Viewing photos 1 F sAm 0002 jpg Multimedia Yiewer H l MaS J B 2D 3 Q Qi1 1
13. 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 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 You can damage the camera and expose yourself to the risk of an electric shock 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 an electric shock 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 this 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 tempe
14. 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 1 or en os r H Oo M n A ge e 5 oo O File name Enlarged area Histogram Open the selected file Histogram button Rotate to the left Rotate to the right Move to the previous file Move to the next file Fit the photo to the screen View the photo in the original size Zoom in Zoom out Switch between 2D and 3D mode Connecting to external devices gt Using programs on a PC Viewing videos Multimedia Viewer 8 7 6 5 4 3 No Description OOO 1 File name Adjust the volume Open the selected file Move to the next file Stop 2 3 5 No Description 6 Pause Move to the previous file 8 Progress bar Downloading the firmware On the Samsung i Launcher screen click Firmware Upgrade Downloading the PC Auto Backup program On the Samsung i Launcher screen click PC Auto Backup For information about installing the PC Auto Backup program refer to page 133 Connecting to external devices gt Using programs on a PC Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to JPEG formats and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting RAW files are not transformed to JPEG formats and are stored Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD ROM into your PC C Selecta lang
15. 480 Ema Approx 120 47 640X480 30 fps e240 Eva Approx 218 48 For Sharing 30 fps fa is available only with some Smart Filter options e The figures above are measured without using the zoom function e Available recording time may vary if you use the zoom e Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time e The maximum recording time is 29 minutes and 59 seconds per file e The maximum playback time of For Sharing videos is 30 seconds per file Approx 12 43 Approx 22 09 Approx 29 24 Approx 27 02 Approx 21 06 Approx 36 35 Approx 153 30 Approx 278 24 Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Cautions when using memory cards Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can cause memory cards to malfunction Insert a memory card in the correct direction Inserting a memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera and memory card Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other cameras or by a computer Reformat the memory card with your camera Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while the lamp is blinking as this may damage your data When the lifespan of a memory card has expired you cannot store any more photos on the card Use a new memory card D
16. Rotating a PROTO asirusknnnan eaa 118 Resizing photoS ssssssesssssssesssssseecessssseeeessssecsossseeeessssseeeossseecosssseceesssssceesssseeessssss 118 Adjusting your DNClOS aaccsicaarcanntaninaiasennaasanineanaamensiuis 119 Retouching Ta E sna 120 Red ting red eye sipiin oiin ina nore raa anaana rasi a eiid 120 Applying Smart Filter ffects cccscsssssscsssssssssesssssscssssssssscssscsscsesssscsscessesscees 121 Chapter 4 Wireless network Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network setting 123 Connecting toa WLAN sirrien 123 Setting network OPTIONS sesssessssssseeessssseccsssssecsoessseecesssssecessssssceosssseeessssseecssssseeeees 124 Manually setting the IP address sss ssssssssssssseeesssssssseeceesssssssecesesssssseeeeesnsssssseeee 124 Using the login DroOWSe f sessseesssssseessssssscsssssseccssssecceesssseeesssseeressssseersssseeresssses 125 Network connection TIPS ccessssessessssessesssssssesscsessesssssssesesssssesscsesseesesssseeseesees 126 SALES AS AEA E E E E TE nate 127 Saving files to a smart phone automatically ssessososessosesessosessososeos 128 Sending photos or videos to a smart phone seseseseseseseosososseoececsseosoe 129 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release cscscsssseserees 131 Contents Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos sessesesesesescsesesesesesesee 133 Installing the program for Auto Backup ON your PC sssssss
17. angle and perspective Depth of field eseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseoeoeseseoeoeseseoeoeseseoeorocseoeoroeseososossee What controls out of focus effects sessessessesssessesseseeseesessenseseeseesersessesseseesesss CEC Vi W ecen a COMPOSION es vieuccoca ceded te utvccttusdecsseseattuacacccesseacttivadtassletsanteestansnesetrtenioe RUSO TAIO S carrar neon OPEN ee eee TES FS guide NUMDET cet ccccccsserntnsccestene tscrasoun tases ierra pree nN ea BOUIN SP Mie CO Ghai ssostni TE 23 Chapter 1 My Camera Getting started sesesesesesesesesesesesesesescseocseseseecscseseceseseseoeseoeoeoeocseoeoeceseseceoe 30 Bioran a l e E EEEN N E E 30 Cammers VON oien E A 31 Using the DIRECT LINK DUTTON eczccssceareccicisoverssssseiesasstssaert clea ldearsecessectannaseasvaaens 33 Inserting the battery and memory card sesesssscscscseseseoscscsescssoscscscsessos 34 Removing the battery and memory card ssssssssssssssssssssesssssssseeessssssseeeeessnssssseeee 34 Using the memory card AdAapPte scsscsscssssscsssssecssssscsscsecsssseseesessessecsceecessesees 34 Charging the battery and turning on your camMera sssssssesessosssoscses 35 Charging the batteryY ssssssessssssssseeeeesssseescessssssseceessosssseeeessssssseereessssseeeerossssseeeese 35 Turning on your camera sssessssessseessseessseessseeosserosseeosseeosseroserosseeosseeosseresseresseees 35 Performing the initial setUp
18. for Windows XP ccssssessessessecseessessesseeseeesceneens 161 Transferring files to your Mac OS ssesssssssssssessssssssssseceersssnsssssseeecseeessssssssssees 161 USING programis ON a PCcscssesisssescscssrsssssssasssacsesesciesscsesesessterbestsnaicacncteseieis 163 Installing programs from the Provided CD ccsssscssesessesseseessessesseeseesee 163 Available programs when USING i LAUNCHET essssessssssscecsssssecesessssscsesssssscessss 163 Contents Usina I L SUINCMON savaisqetrsncuneeninanetentaninaaninnenientenen 163 Requirements for Windows OS sssssssessssssssessessessessscsscssessesseesecsseenceseeseesseesees 163 Requirements for Mac OS wassssurasscesconccasssssvedisdvaribieaancttiatasassdeanccenseamssiessectiant 164 Opening i LaUnChEr esssessssssseessssssseseessssscesssssscessssseecossssecesossseeeressssscerssssseeeosssseeees 164 Using Multimedia Viewer sessseessssssecsssssseesssssssccesssssecessssseeesossseceeessssecersssseeesssss 165 Downloading the firMWar sssssseesesssssseeceessssssseeecesssssessceeesssssseeecessssssssereersssssee 166 Downloading the PC Auto Backup program sssssesssssssecssssssccssssssecsesssssceessssss 166 Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ssssssessssssecessssseesssssseeeessssecessssses 167 Using Adobe Photoshop LIGhtroOmM ccesssssssssssssssseesessssssssssssseessesseseeees 167 Chapter 7 Appendix Error MESSIES sassis irern rsr eeni ranie ostina Nea
19. gt Setting Default Item Description Format the memory card Formatting deletes all existing files including protected files Yes No Format B Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted by another brand of camera a memory card reader or a computer Please format memory cards in the camera before using them to capture photos Dual band Mobile AP View the firmware version of the body and the lens Mac address and network certification number or update the firmware e Firmware Update Update the firmware of the camera body or lens Body Firmware Lens Firmware e You can download firmware upgrades from p www samsung com e You cannot run a firmware upgrade without a fully charged battery Recharge the battery fully before running a firmware upgrade Device Information e If you update the firmware user settings and values will be reset Date time language and video out will not change e Do not turn the camera off while the update is in progress GPS Default Item Description Set a frequency for using the camera as an AP for the AutoShare MobileLink or Remote Viewfinder feature 5 GHz 2 4 GHz If you use the camera in a country other than the one B where it was purchased the 5 GHz Wi Fi feature may not function properly due to differences in radio frequencies In this case use the 2 4 GHz Wi Fi feature instead e Geotagging Set to capture photos with location
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21. to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo In order to compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast shutter p speeds open the aperture and let in more light If your photos are still too dark increase the ISO value Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed My Camera gt Shooting modes M Manual mode Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually In this mode you can fully control the exposure of your photos This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments such as a studio or when it is necessary to fine tune camera settings The Manual mode is also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks Rotate the mode dial to M 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed 3 Press and hold 4 and then rotate the mode dial to adjust the aperture value e You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by pressing Fn moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the screen U Set the desired options Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo When you adjust the aperture value or shutter speed the exposure changes according to the settings so the display may darken With this function on the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the settings so you can better frame your shot To use Framing In Shooting mode press MENU
22. 264 MPEG 4 A high compression video format established by international standard organizations ISO IEC and ITU T This codec is capable of providing good video quality at low bit rates developed by the Joint Video Team JVT Appendix gt Glossary Image sensor The physical part of a digital camera that contains a photosite for each pixel in the image Each photosite records the brightness of the light that strikes it during an exposure Common sensor types are CCD Charge coupled Device and CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor IP Internet protocol address An IP address is a unique number that is assigned to every device that is connected to the internet ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera At higher ISO sensitivity settings the camera uses a higher shutter speed which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light However images with high sensitivity are more susceptible to noise JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group A lossy method of compression for digital images JPEG images are compressed to reduce their overall file size with minimal deterioration of the image resolution Metering The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the quantity of light to set the exposure MF Manual Focus A system that manually focuses the camera lens on the subject You can use the focus ring to focus on a sub
23. 69 Shutter Priority 59 Smart 65 Smart Auto 54 Shutter speed 19 21 Slide show 113 Smart filter Playback mode 121 Shooting mode 101 Smart panel 39 T Thumbnails 108 Timer 91 Touch AF 86 Touch screen 37 Tracking AF 86 Transferring files Mac 161 Windows 160 TV 158 U Unpacking 30 V Video Out 153 Videos Capturing 116 Options 104 Recording 69 Viewing 115 W White balance 77 Wireless network 123 3 3D mode 70 Appendix Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in 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 To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed wit
24. F or above e Do not allow the battery to come in contact with moisture or liquids e Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Disposal guidelines e Dispose of the battery with care e Do not dispose of the battery in a fire e Disposal regulations may differ by country or region Dispose of the battery in accordance with all local and federal regulations Guidelines for charging the battery Charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual The battery can ignite or explode if not charged properly Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Battery life Shooting mode Photos Average time Number of photos Approx 165 min Approx 330 photos Approx 110 min Record videos at 1920X1080 Videos resolution and 60 fps e The figures above are based on the CIPA test standards Your results may differ depending on your actual usage e Available shooting time differs depending on background shooting interval and use conditions e Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time Low battery message When the battery has fully discharged the battery icon will turn red and the Low Battery message will appear Notes about using the battery Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below 0 C 32 F or above 40 C 104 F Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your batteries
25. Filter lets you apply special effects to your photos You can select Option Description various filter options to create special effects that are difficult to be Negative Apply a negative film effect achieved with normal lenses Red Desaturate all colors but red To set Smart Filter In Shooting mode press MENU Smart Filter Green Desaturate all colors but green options an option Blue Desaturate all colors but blue Yellow Desaturate all colors but yellow Option Description Off No effect Vignetting Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and strong p Smart filter options cannot be set with Picture Wizard options at the same time vignette effect of Lomo cameras Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature Miniature Colored Pencil Apply a colored pencil painting effect Watercolor Apply a watercolor painting effect Wash drawing Apply a washed out effect Oil Sketch Apply an oil sketching effect Ink Sketch Apply an ink sketching effect Acryl Apply an acryl painting effect Shooting Functions The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo s composition and the position of a subject If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected you can adjust the exposure value manually The exposure value is adjustable in 3 increments The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond 3 ran
26. Output e Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right started at 0001 eye alternately in frames e Series New file numbers continue the existing number sequence even if you have installed a new memory card set the method of creating file names formatted the card or deleted all photos e Standard SAM _ XXXX JPG sRGB _SAMXXXX JPG Adobe RGB e The first folder name is 1OOPHOTO if you have selected Date B the sRGB color space and Standard file naming the first sRGB files MMDDXXXX JPG For example for a photo file name is SAM_0001 captured on Jan 01 the file name would be File Number e File name numbers are increased by 1 from SAM_0001 to File Name 0101XXXX jpg SAM_9999 Adobe RGB files _MDDXXXX JPG for the months Jan e Folder numbers are increased by 1 from 100PHOTO to through Sept For the months Oct through Dec the month 999PHOTO ae te pide Dy a TS ery ee sON G00 e The maximum number of files that can be saved in one ec folder is 9 999 For example for a photo captured on Feb 03 the file j j P e File numbers are assigned according to DCF Design rule name would be _203XXXX jpg For a photo captured on Oct 05 the file name would be _A05XXXX jpg for eane Ele ce ani padie e Ifyou change a file name for example on a computer the camera will not be able to play the file Set the type of folder Standard XXXPHOTO e Date XXX_MMDD Folder Type Camera settings menu
27. Set menu To set a bracketing In Shooting mode press MENU 8 Bracket Set gt option an option Retro Vivid Standard J This option cannot be used with the RAW file format and is not available when the photo quality is set to RAW Shooting Functions In order to capture a realistic photo of a subject the amount of light should be constant When the light source varies you can use a flash and supply a constant amount of light Select appropriate settings according to a light source and a subject ng Je In Shooting mode press MENU Flash gt To set flash options an option Description 3 Off Do not use the flash nae Smart Flash The camera automatically adjusts the brightness of the flash according to the amount of light in the surrounding environment SMART gA Auto The flash automatically fires in dark places Auto Red eye The flash automatically fires and reduces red eyes ar Fill in The flash fires whenever you capture a photo Brightness is automatically adjusted 4 Fill in Red The flash fires whenever you capture a photo and reduces red eyes A Ed Description 1st Curtain The flash fires immediately after the shutter opens The camera captures a photo of a subject earlier in an action sequence clearly 2nd Curtain The flash fires just before the shutter closes The camera captures a photo of a subject later in an action
28. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask Gateway Enter the gateway DNS Server Enter the DNS address Wireless network gt Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings U SIN g the log IN b rowser e You may not be able to select some items depending on the page you p connected to This does not indicate a malfunction You can enter your login information via the login browser when e The login browser may not close automatically after you log into some pages connecting to some APs sharing sites or cloud servers If this occurs close the login browser by touching and then proceed with the desired operation speed If this occurs wait until the login information input window appears Close the login browser Move to the previous page Move to the next page Stop loading the page 0 xXviagdg Reload the page Wireless network gt Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Network connection tips You must insert a memory card to use the Wi Fi features The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP The further the distance between your camera and the AP the longer it will take to connect to the network If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency signal as your camera it may interrupt your connection If your AP name is not in English the camera may not be able to locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly For network settings or a password contact y
29. These solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores e Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas Inappropriate places to use or store the camera e Your camera is not waterproof Do not handle the battery adapter or memory card with wet hands Operating the camera with wet hands Avoid using your camera in areas with extremely high humidity or may cause damage to your camera where the humidity changes drastically Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures Avoid exposing the camera to direct sunlight and storing it in hot Storing for extended period of time poorly ventilated areas such as in a car during summer time Ea e When you store the camera for an extended period place it in a sealed Protect your camera and the display from impact rough handling container with an absorbent material such as silica gel and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage e Over time unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty dirty humid or poorly use ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and internal components e The present date and time can be initialized when the camera is turned on after the camera and battery have been separated for a prolonged Do not use your cam
30. Time and then press AF or Date amp Time Year Month A ay Se E Hr Min e The screen may differ depending on the language you selected Y Press AF to select an item Year Month Day Hr Min DST 5 Press DISP ISQ to set the option and then press O Press ISQ to select Date Type and then press AF or X 7 Press DISP ISQ to select a date type and then press 8 Press IS0 to select Time Type and then press AF or 9 Press DISP ISOQ to select a time type and then press 10 Press MENU to finish the initial setup My Camera Selecting with buttons Scroll the jog dial or press DISP ISO 8 AF to move and then press to select an option Selecting by touch Do not use sharp objects such as pens or pencils to touch the screen You can damage the screen Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option gl A Remote Auto Viewfinder Backup SNS amp Samsung Cloud Link Dragging Touch and hold an area on the screen and then drag your finger AutoShare Photo Size Y Quality Wwe ISO White Balance My Camera gt Selecting functions options Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen e The touch screen may not recognize your inputs if you touch multiple items at the same time e When you touch or drag the screen discolorations may occur This is not a malfunction but a characteristic of the touch screen Touc
31. To set the delay in Shooting mode press Timer and then press DISP Shooting Functions gt Drive shooting method Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos the original one a step darker and one a step lighter Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos as the camera captures three photos continuously You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu ADR _ a Exposure 2 Exposure 2 Original White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket When you press Shutter the camera captures 3 consecutive photos the original and two more with different White Balance settings The original photo is captured when you press Shutter The other two are automatically adjusted according to the White Balance you have set You can adjust the settings in Bracket Set menu WB 2 Original fi This option cannot be used with the RAW file format and is not available when the photo quality is set to RAW Shooting Functions gt Drive shooting method Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Bracketing setting When you press Shutter the camera captures three consecutive photos You can set up the options for AE Bracket WB Bracket and P Wiz Bracket each with a different Picture Wizard setting The camera captures a photo p 147 and applies the three Picture Wizard options you have set to the image captured You can select three different settings in Bracket
32. To use an address from the list of previous senders select W an address Wireless network gt Sending photos or videos via email U Select the Receiver box enter an email address and then touch e e To use an address from the list of previous recipients select W an address e Select to add additional recipients You can input up to 30 recipients e Select X to delete an address from the list 5 Select Next 6 Select files to send e You can select up to 20 files The total size must be 7 MB or less Select Next 8 Select the comment box enter your comments and then touch e Q Select Send e The camera will send the email Ea Even if a photo appears to have transferred successfully errors with the recipient s email account may cause the photo to be rejected or recognized as spam You may not be able to send an email if no network connection is available or if your email account settings are incorrect You cannot send an email if the combined file sizes exceed the 7 MB The maximum resolution of photos you can send is 2M The maximum resolution of videos you can send is gum If the selected photo has a resolution higher than 2M it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution If you cannot send an email because of firewall or user authentication settings contact your network administrator or network service provider When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this fea
33. Wireless network You can change settings in the email menu and send photos or videos stored on the camera via email Changing email settings In the email menu you can change settings for storing your information You can also set or change the email password For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 Storing your information Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi C Select e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 123 3 Press MENU U Select Sender Setting 5 Select the Name box enter your name and then touch 44 Sender Setting Name 6 Select the Email box enter your email address and then touch Select Save to save your changes e To delete your information select Reset Wireless network gt Sending photos or videos via email Setting an email password 6 Enter a 4 digit password Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi 7 Enter the password again C Select 8 When the pop up appears select OK e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device If you forget your password you can reset it by selecting RESET on the password If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will B setting screen When you reset the information
34. an HDTV git 1280X720 60 fps 16 9 View on an HDTV ef 1280X720 30 fps 16 9 View on an HDTV Eta 640X480 30 fps 4 3 View on a TV B40 320X240 30 fps 4 3 Post on a website using the wireless network 30 seconds maximum Movie quality Set the Movie quality To set movie In Shooting mode press MENU Movie Quality quality options an option Description Extension MP4 H 264 Normal Record videos in normal quality MP4 H 264 HQ Record videos in high quality Shooting Functions gt Video functions Multi Motion Set the playing speed of a video To set playing In Shooting mode press MENU Multi Motion speed options an option CEC m x0 25 Record a video and play it at 1 4 normal speed Available xls only with 640x480 or 320x240 w x0 5 Record a video and play it at 1 2 normal speed Available x05 only with 1280x720 30 fps 640x480 or 320x240 MS x1 Record a video and play it at normal speed We x5 Record a video and play it at 5X normal speed Ws x10 Record a video and play it at 10X normal speed 3 x20 Record a video and play it at 20X normal speed e Ifyou select an option other than x1 sound will not be recorded e The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Fader You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera without having to do it on a PC Set the fade in op
35. camera Description Status lamp POWER button 1 2 3 Hot shoe fastening dial 4 Hot shoe connection 5 Battery cover N c a a a fastening dial towards LOCK 3 Lock the GPS module into place by turning the hot shoe U Press the power button of the GPS module Ta ep N Ta ep U U lt L IN 2 ap ae A My Camera Two simple shooting modes Smart Auto and Smart mode help you AUTO Smart Auto mode capture photos with numerous automatic settings Additional modes allow for greater customization of settings In Smart Auto mode the camera recognizes surrounding conditions and automatically adjusts factors that contribute to exposure including shutter speed aperture value metering White Balance and exposure compensation As the camera controls most of the functions some shooting functions are limited This mode is useful for capturing quick snapshots with the least amount of adjustment icon Description Smart Auto mode p 54 ial Program mode p 56 on Aperture Priority mode p 58 Shutter Priority mode p 59 Manual mode p 60 Sater pe Se Lens Priority mode p 61 BO Zn v Smart mode p 65 Wi Fi Wi Fi features p 122 My Camera gt Shooting modes Rotate the mode dial to GNU Portraits at night C Align your subject in the frame EEEN ETE E EE are B
36. camera models manufactured in 2013 or later To install and launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on an NFC enabled smart phone turn on the NFC feature and place the smart phone near an NFC tag p 31 on the camera This feature is supported by smart phones running Android OS 2 3 or higher This feature is not available for iOS devices This function is not available in 3D mode Onthe camera rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi 2 Onthe camera select fel e If the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select Next 3 On the smart phone turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App e For iOS devices turn on the Wi Fi feature before turning on the application e To start the application automatically on an NFC enabled smart phone turn on the function and place the smart phone near the NFC tag p 31 on the camera Verify that the smart phone is connected to your camera and then skip to step 6 Y Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera e The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time Wireless network gt USing a smart phone as a remote shutter release 5 On the camera allow the smart phone to connect to your camera e If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before it is connected automatically 6 Onthe smart phone set the following shooting options Icon Description Flash option ork Timer option Photo size Saving location e While us
37. cannot capture a cable photo or video e When connected to an HDTV some of the camera s playback functions may not be available e The length of time after which the camera and an HDTV are connected may vary depending on the memory card that you are using As the main feature of a memory card is to increase the transfer speed it is not necessarily true to say that a memory card with a faster transfer speed is also fast in using the HDMI function e 1920X1080 60 fps videos can be played only on full HDTVs capable of playback at 60 fps Y Turn on your HDTV and then select the HDMI video source Connecting to external devices gt Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV Viewing filesona3DTV Move toa 3D file and then press Q to switch to 3D mode s i itch to 2D Mode You can view photos or videos captured in 3D mode or with the 3D Press ISO again to switch to 2D Mode Panorama option in Smart mode on a 3D TV 8 Turn on your TV s 3D function In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU gor 5 Refer to your TV s user manual for more details HDMI Output an option p 153 Q View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons y C Select 3D HDMI Output an option p 154 e You cannot view an MPO file in 3D effect on TVs that do not support the file p format 3 Turn off your camera and 3D TV e Use proper 3D glasses when you view an MPO file or a 3D video file on a 3D TV e Capturing photos in 3D Pa
38. half press the shutter button on or off Off On e You cannot calibrate the level gauge in portrait Button Sound Set the sound the camera emits when orientation you press the buttons or touch the screen on or off Off On Auto Display Set the display off time The display turns off if you do not Set the Quick View time length the amount of time the Off use the een for the time you set Quick View camera displays a photo immediately after you capture it Off 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min 10 min Off 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Hold Camera settings menu gt Setting Default Default Set power shut off time The camera shuts off if you do not Set the video signal output appropriate for your country use it for the time you set 30 sec 1 min 3 min 5 min when connecting the camera to an external video device 10 min 30 min such as a monitor or HDTV ideo Out e NTSC USA Canada Japan Korea Taiwan Mexico etc Power Save B e The camera retains the power off time setting even if Video Ou PAL Supports only PAL B D G H orl Australia Austria sou rapiat Ue SELECT Belgium China Denmark Finland France Germany e Power Save may not work if the camera is connected to England Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Singapore a computer or a TV or playing a slide show or a movie Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Norway etc When you connect the camera to an HDTV that supports Anynet HDMI CEC you
39. hoc network is a temporary connection for sharing files or an internet connection and between computers and devices AdobeRGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a computer AEB Auto Exposure Bracket This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly exposed image AEL AFL Auto Exposure Lock Auto Focus Lock These features help you lock the exposure or focus on which you want to focus or calculate the exposure AF Auto Focus A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically AMOLED Active matrix organic light emitting diode LCD Liquid Crystal Display AMOLED is a visual display that is very thin and light as it does not need backlighting LCD is a visual display commonly used in consumer electronics This display needs a separate backlight such as CCFL or LED to reproduce colors Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera s sensor Appendix gt Glossary Camera shake Blur If the camera is moved while the shutter is open the entire image may appear blurred This occurs more often when the shutter speed is slow Prevent camera shake by raising the sensitivity using the flash or using a faster shutter speed Alternatively use a tripod o
40. in JPEG 2D and MPO 3D formats On your camera s display you can view only JPEG files e To view 3D files connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an optional HDMI cable While viewing wear proper 3D glasses e You cannot use the flash in 3D mode My Camera gt Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode Function Availablein Shortcut For details about shooting functions see Chapter 2 raming Mode p 60 P A S M Press a shortcut for each function OIS Anti Shake p 89 P A S M O G A E T Drive Continuous Function Availablein Shortcut Burst Timer P A S M UWD 3D Fn S Photo Size p 74 P A S M i 3D Bracketing p 90 Quality p 75 P A S M amp Metering p 97 P A S M Fn ISO p 76 P A S M Fn ISO P A S M White Bal 77 A S ite Balance p 77 P A S M Flash p 94 P A S M io Picture Wizard p 79 P A S M Exposure i l P A S Fn Smart Filter p 101 P A S M compensation p 102 Exposure lock p 103 P A S TI TI TI AF Mode p 80 P A S M O 3D0 Fn AF Area p 83 P A S M O 9 Fn AF Some functions are limited in these modes Touch AF p 86 P A S M amp Gi 3D MF Assist p 88 P A S M O O CMO 3D 5 Focus Peaking p 88 P A S M UD Link AE to AF Point p 99 P A S M Chapter 2 Shooting Functions Learn about the functions you can set in Shooting m
41. l folder e You can also touch FILTER to select a category Default In Playback mode press AF or drag the image left or Fete PSST SIO right to move to a desired folder All View fil lly da hda The camera will automatically play back photos in the folder Date View files by the date they were saved Type View files by the file type View files by the place they were saved Only the Location photos captured with an optional GPS module have the location information 2 Selecta list to open it 3 Select a file to view it 2 Scroll the jog dial to the right to open the folder U Touch Eito returntothe previous view e You can also touch the folder on the screen to open the folder 3 Press X AF or drag the image left or right to move to another file Y Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback mode Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion In Playback mode press MENU CJ Protect Select C Press X AF to select a file and then press 3 Press Fn B You cannot delete or rotate a protected file Lock Unlock all files Lock or unlock all files 1 In Playback mode press MENU gt Protect All 2 Select an option Option Description Lock all files Unlock Unlock all files Cancel Return to the previous menu Playback Editing gt Sea
42. lens the middle of the lens to its focal point It affects the angle and perspective of captured images A short focal length translates into a wide angle which allows you to capture a wide shot A long focal length translates into a narrow angle which allows you to capture telephoto shots telephoto shot Short focal length narrow angle Look at these photos below and compare the changes wide angle lens wide shot wide angle 18 mm angle 55 mm angle 200 mm angle Lb Normally a lens with a wide angle is suitable for shooting landscapes and a lens with a narrow angle is recommended for shooting sports events or portraits Concepts in Photography Depth of field Portraits or still life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pronounced Depending on the focused areas a photo can be blurred or sharpened This is called a low DOF or a high DOF The depth of field is the focused area around the subject Therefore a small DOF signifies that the focused area is narrow and a large DOF means the focused area is wide A photo with a small DOF which stresses the subject and makes the rest of it blurred can be obtained by using a telescope lens or selecting a low aperture value Conversely a photo with a large DOF which shows all the elements on the photo sharply focused can be achieved by using a wide angle le
43. load your photos or videos and complete the initial set up process While viewing photos or videos on the Samsung Link device continuously using the device s remote or performing additional operations on the device may prevent this feature from working properly If you reorder or sort files on the camera while viewing them on a Samsung Link device you must repeat the initial set up process to update the list of files on the device When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this feature We recommend you use a network cable to connect your Samsung Link device to your AP This will minimize any video Stuttering you may experience when streaming content To view files on a Samsung Link device using the Nearby devices feature enable multicast mode on your AP 1920X1080 60 fps videos can be played only on full HDTVs capable of playback at 60 fps You can view 3D files only on 3D compatible TVs or monitors Wireless network When the camera connects via a WLAN to a device that supports the Wi Fi Direct function you can send photos to the device This feature may not be supported on some devices Onthe device turn on the Wi Fi Direct option C On the camera in Playback mode scroll to a photo 3 Press MENU and then select Share Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct e When in the single image view you can send only one photo at a time e When in thumbnails view you can select multiple photos Select Uploa
44. memory card from being damaged due to excessive heat Turn on your camera again The battery may lose power more quickly in low temperatures below 0 C 32 F Keep the battery warm by putting it into your pocket e Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Recharge if needed Batteries are consumable parts that must be replaced over time Get a new battery if the battery life is diminishing quickly Situation Cannot capture photos The camera freezes The camera heats up The flash fires unexpectedly The flash does not work The date and time are incorrect The display or buttons do not work Suggested remedies There is no space on the memory card Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card Format the memory card The memory card is defective Get a new memory card The memory card is locked Unlock the card p 173 Ensure that the camera is switched on Charge the battery Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly Remove the battery and insert it again While using the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance The flash may fire due to static electricity The camera is not malfunctioning e The flash option may be set to Off p 94 e You cannot use the flash in some modes Set the date and time under the 0 menu p 153 Remove the battery and insert it again Appendix gt Before conta
45. the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store Samsung SMART smart phone to view and share files stored on the camera Saupe nee a i pamsung caneta neces manure e If you select Select Files from Camera you can select files to send e To install and launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on an NFC enabled from the camera smart phone turn on the NFC feature and place the smart phone near an NFC tag p 31 on the camera This feature is supported by smart phones running y On the smart phone turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App Android OS 2 3 or higher This feature is not available for iOS devices e When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this feature e For iOS devices turn on the Wi Fi feature before turning on the e If you select files from the smart phone you can view up to 1 000 recent files application and send up to 150 files at a time If you select files from the camera you can a view files that were selected from the camera The maximum number of files e To start the application automatically on an NFC enabled smart you can send varies depending on the storage space of the smart phone phone turn on the function and place the smart phone near e When you send Full HD videos using MobileLink feature you may not be able the NFC tag p 31 on the camera Verify that the smart phone iS to play back files on some devices e When using this feature on an iOS device the device may lose its Wi Fi connection e You cannot send RAW fi
46. time l The icons displayed will change according to the ag Fully charged mode you select or the options you set una e C 9 Partially charged e C Red Empty recharge the battery 1 40 Shutter speed F35 Aperture value T Exposure value ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity p 76 About the level gauge The level gauge helps you align the camera with the horizontal and vertical lines on the display If the level gauge is not level calibrate the level gauge using the Horizontal Calibration function p 152 Vertical seis Horizontal A Level A Unlevel bh You cannot use the level gauge when you shoot in portrait orientation My Camera gt Display icons In Playback mode 1 10 100 0001 London RAW On a4 IA MENU T o A Information Continuously captured file Current file The total number of files Folder number File number File with location information Location information RAW file Protected file Print information added to file p 114 3D file Playback Editing menu Touch Editing photos Touch Trimming a video Touch Viewing image thumbnails Touch Captured photo RGB histogram p 150 Shooting mode Metering Flash White Balance Aperture value Shutter speed ISO Focal length Exposure value Photo size Date Location information Icon gt Rs 00 30 10 00 AAAA l gt gt gt gt q lt iN g tai s
47. will be shown on the PC monitor When the transfer is completed the camera will turn off automatically in approximately 30 seconds Select Cancel to return to the previous screen and prevent the camera from turning off automatically To turn off your PC automatically after the transfer is complete select Shut down PC after backup To change the backup PC select E When you connect the camera to the WLAN select the AP that is connected to the PC The camera will search for available access points even if you are connecting to the same access point again If you turn off the camera or remove the battery while sending files the file transfer will be interrupted While you are using this feature the shutter control is disabled on your camera You can connect only one camera to the PC at a time for sending files The backup may be canceled due to network conditions Photos or videos can be sent to a PC one time only Files cannot be sent again even if you reconnect your camera to another PC When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this feature You must turn off Windows Firewall and any other firewalls before using this feature You can send up to 1 000 recent files On the PC software the server name must be entered in the Latin alphabet and can contain no more than 48 characters When multiple file types are created at once only the image files JPG will be sent to the PC with this feature
48. 1M 2688X1512 or 2 1M 1920X1080 ON m NN ONO Super Fine Fine Normal SRW ver 2 0 0 sRGB Adobe RGB Appendix gt Camera specifications Video Type Format Movie AE mode Movie clip Smart Filter Size Frame rate Multi Motion Quality Sound Edit MP4 H 264 Movie H 264 Sound AAC Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Audio on off Shooting time Max 29 59 Vignetting Miniature Colored Pencil Watercolor Wash drawing Oil Sketch Ink Sketch Acryl Negative Red Green Blue Yellow 1920X1080 1920X810 1280X720 640X480 320X240 For Sharing 60 fps 30 fps 24 fps available only with 1920X810 15 fps available only with some Smart Filter options x0 25 640X480 320X240 only x0 5 1280X720 30 fps 640X480 320X240 only x1 x5 x10 x20 HQ Normal Stereo Still image capture Time trimming Playback Type Edit Smart filter Smart filter size Storage Media File format GPS Type Feature Single image Thumbnails 15 28 Slide show Movie Smart Filter Red eye Fix Backlight Resize Rotate Face Retouch Brightness Contrast Vignetting Miniature Colored Pencil Watercolor Wash drawing Oil Sketch Ink Sketch Acryl Negative Red Green Blue Yellow e JPEG 3 2 5 9M 2976X1984 5 0M 2736X1824 2 0M 1728X1152 e JPEG 16 9 6 2M 3328X1872 4 9M 2944X1656 2 1M 1920X1080 e JPEG 1 1 6 0M 2448X24
49. 48 4 0M 2000X2000 1 1M 1024X1024 External memory optional SD card 2 GB guaranteed SDHC card up to 32 GB guaranteed SDXC card up to 64 GB guaranteed e Class 6 10 UHS 1 RAW SRW ver 2 0 0 JPEG EXIF 2 21 MPO 3D DCF DPOF 1 1 Geo tagging with an optional GPS Module WGS 84 Location name English and Korean only Appendix gt Camera specifications Wireless network Type IEEE 802 11b g n support Dual Band MobileLink Remote Viewfinder Auto Backup Email SNS amp Cloud Samsung Link AutoShare Wi Fi Direct Function NFC Yes Interface Digital output USB 2 0 micro USB jack e NTSC PAL selectable Video output lt HDMI External release Yes micro USB External microphone Yes DC power input DC 5 0V 1A via micro USB Power Source Tvpe Rechargeable battery BP1130 1 130 mAh yp The power source may differ depending on your region Dimensions W X H X D 122 X 63 7 X 42 7 mm without protrusions Weight 310 g without battery and memory card Operating Temperature 0 40 C Operating Humidity 5 85 Software i Launcher Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Specifications may change without notice to improve performance Other brands and products names are trademarks of respective owners Appendix AP Access Point An access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network Ad Hoc network An ad
50. Aperture Set to adjust the aperture value Shutter Speed Set to adjust the shutter speed EV Set to adjust the exposure value ISO Set to adjust ISO sensitivity White Balance Set to adjust the White Balance Zoom Set to adjust the zoom ratio Camera settings menu gt User settings No Description Histogram Set the histogram on the display on or off About histogram A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness distribution of a photo A histogram inclined to the left indicates a dark photo A histogram inclined to the right indicates a bright photo The height of the graph is related to color information The graph gets higher if a specific color is more common Insufficient exposure Balanced exposure Excessive exposure Key Mapping You can change the function assigned to the Custom button or DIRECT LINK button Default Button Function Set a function of the Custom button e Optical Preview Execute the Depth of Field Preview function for the current aperture value p 25 One Touch WB White Balance Execute the Custom White Balance function One Touch RAW Save a file in the RAW JPEG format To save a file in JPEG format press the button again e Reset Reset some settings e AEL Execute the auto exposure lock function AEL Hold Keep executing the auto exposure lock function after shooting Set a function of the DIRECT LINK button AutoShare MobileLink Remote View
51. E OAT ae E REEE 83 Kruti AE asan e E E E EE E 84 Face detection AF saccecesceceststioverncessivascevdandsassatcuaistadevtaatsnciatasiedaecsiivessuedsdeststaasectevntes 84 SEI OMG MP seeiis e ia EEN 85 TOU AE eee E E NNE ee ee 86 TEC EY EF ea E E 86 AF FOIN asien E E E ee 86 WAG INNS AP e A S 86 Onetouch SNE cg ce sicsess ercacsaettacsscararsnereae css peteietetc R 87 OCIS ASSES A E A O aes este ete E 88 BOUT SS ce cecre cesta EA sche suede ceeccstccas E ee secen senate estapteveuaec cuss 88 FOCUS PeakiN Ol ecscscctvasicssteneatsntlercectseiivny E a N 88 Optical Image Stabilization OIS sesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesesescseseseoe 89 Drive shooting method seseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseseocsesesesescscseseseseseseoesesee 90 E a A A E anaeneetteee 90 EoI e U e creer TAEAE AE A E T 90 E 1 E N AEA E A AA A O E eee 91 DEI AEEA A E A EN P A I A E A E E 91 Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket sssssssssssssssssscsssssssesssssescsesseseseees 92 White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket ccssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsesssesseseeasees 92 Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket ccsssssssssssesseessssessessssesscsseseeess 93 Bracketing SOUL INC essnee etra E E Riska S ERa iaaa 93 Fr Hed E A EEE EAA E E EN EE E A T 94 Reducing the red eye effect esssssssssssssseeeeessssssssssecceesssssssssssssseerresssssssssseees 95 Adjusting the flash intensity ccsssssssssscsscssssssesssssssecsssss
52. ESENE E 169 Maintaining the Camera csccscssscsssscsscscsscsccsssscscssssecssssssacssscsacsesess 170 Cleaning the CaN Gl iayescraccticeversucosssiioeitarccsteniecsstnaaticieay denettaenelanaunsenentane 170 Camera lens and display ssssesesesssssssseeesssssssseeeeesssssesseessssssssecceesssssssseeeeessssseeseessss 170 AES EE E A E E AN AEA een 170 CVT ONY A PE E E EE 170 Using or storing the CaMeEra sessssesssssseesesssseersssssecssssseceessssseressseeresssssereesssses 171 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ssssssssssssseccssssseccssssseeeresssss 171 Using on beaches or SNOTES s ssssssseesssssseesesssseecesssssecesssssecessssseecossssecreossseeceesssss 171 Storing for extended period Of tiME ccsscsssssessessecsesssseessessessessecscsseeseeseenes 171 Using the camera with caution in humid environments ssseseeseeses 172 Perca oN ea ren tte cescdtta tree tetandetaadc eeescnerseaneels 172 POO UNINC TION Cal eonna n AE ENE 173 Supported memory card sesssssseesssssssseeeeesssssssssceeessssseseeessssssssseeeesssssseseeresssssseeeress 173 Memory card capacity e essessssseeesesssssesseessssssssseceesssssssseeesessssseseeerossssssseeeeosssssssee 174 Cautions when using memory cardS sssssseesssssssseccsesssssssseessssssssseseesssssssseeeeess 176 About the Dater y srrnrnann nO RT 177 Battery specifications s essesessesssssssssssccceesersessnsssssessecceeeerssssnsssssssseseetr
53. Multimedia Viewer program that you can install with the i Launcher program on your computer End i Launcher and restart the program e Depending on your computer s specifications and environment the program may not launch automatically In this case click Start All Programs Samsung i Launcher Samsung i Launcher on your Windows computer For Windows 8 open Start screen and then select All apps Samsung i Launcher Or click Applications Samsung i Launcher on your Mac OS computer You cannot set the DPOF for RAW files Subject is not in focus When the subject is outside the AF area shoot by moving the subject inside the AF area and half pressing Shutter and shoot The focus mode is set to MF Switch the mode to AF Subject is too close Step back from the subject Situation AEL feature does not work Lens does not work External flash or GPS does not work The date amp time settings screen appears when you power on the camera Suggested remedies AEL feature does not work in QUO M and modes Select another mode to use this feature e Ensure that the lens is properly mounted e Remove the lens from the camera and remount it Ensure that the external device is properly mounted and turned on e Set the date and time again e This screen appears when the camera s internal power source is completely discharged Insert a fully charged battery and wa
54. Next Install i Launcher on the PC p 163 e You must configure the backup PC information to use the Auto Backup feature For more details refer to Installing the program 2 Connect the camera to the PC with the USB cable for Auto Backup on your PC p 133 If the Auto Backup program is installed on your PC save the PC information via USB cable or Wi Fi 3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears click it eOnmecHon e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via e The Auto Backup program is installed on the PC and the the most recently connected AP device information about the PC will be stored to the camera Follow the ee on screen instructions to complete the installation e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will l l search for available AP devices p 123 e You can also save the information about the PC to the camera by connecting the PC and the camera via Wi Fi U Remove the USB cable Before installing the program ensure that the PC is connected to a network p If no internet connection is available you must install the program from the provided CD Wireless network gt USing Auto Backup to send photos or videos 3 Select a backup PC If you have performed a backup before move to step 4 U Select OK To cancel sending select Cancel You cannot select individual files to backup This function backs up only new files on the camera The backup s progress
55. O Panorama Capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo Waterfall Capture scenes with waterfalls P Selecta scene a TEREE EE sih uetie apture subjects as dark shapes against a light e To select a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to press background Fn or touch and then select a desired mode unset Capture scenes at sunset with natural looking reds Smart Beauty Face and yellows Capture multiple photos in low light conditions Night without a flash The camera combines them to create a single image that is brighter and has less blurring Fireworks Capture scenes with fireworks Light Trace Capture scenes with the light trailing in low light conditions Creative Shot Capture photos with effects applied automatically Foption Deseription Capture a portrait with options to hide facial Beauty Face imperfections 3 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture Capture multiple photos and replace faces to create Best Face the best possible image Landscape Capture still life scenes and landscapes My Camera gt Shooting modes Using the Best Face mode In Best Face mode you can capture multiple photos and replace faces to e Repeat steps 4 and 5 to replace the rest of the faces in the photo create the best possible image Use this mode to select the best image for each individual when capturing group photos D Touch the best image from the 5 faces that were captu
56. PS AP Signal strength gt Press AF or touch to open network setting options e When you select a secured AP a pop up window appears Enter the required passwords to connect to the WLAN For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 When a login page appears refer to Using the login browser p 125 When you select an unsecured AP the camera will connect to the WLAN If you select a WPS profile supported AP select gt WPS PIN connection and then enter a PIN on the AP device You can also connect to a WPS profile supported AP by selecting gt WPS button connection on the camera and then pushing the WPS button on the AP device The same AP may be listed twice with different frequencies because your camera supports the dual band function Wireless network gt Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Setting network options In the Wi Fi Setting screen move to an AP and then press AF or touch gt 2 Select each option and then enter the required information Network Password IP Setting Description Enter the network password Set the IP address automatically or manually Manually setting the IP address In the Wi Fi Setting screen move to an AP and then press AF or touch gt C Select IP Setting Manual 3 Select each option and then enter the required information option Description IP Enter the static IP address
57. SO 3200 Noise Reduction Use the Noise Reduction to reduce the visual noise in photos Default Option Description This function reduces noise that may occur when you mignon set a high ISO sensitivity Off High Normal Low This function reduces noise when you set the camera pong ane for a long exposure Off On Camera settings menu gt User settings Bracket Set DMF Direct Manual Focus You can set up the options for AE Bracket WB Bracket and P Wiz Bracket You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the focus ring after achieving the focus by half pressing Shutter This feature may not be COO available with some lenses Set the exposure interval 0 3 EV 0 7 EV AE Bracket Set 1 EV 1 3 EV 1 7 EV 2 EV 2 3 EV 2 7 EV 3 EV Adjust the White Balance interval range of the 3 bracketed photos AB 3 AB 2 AB 1 MG 3 MG 2 MG 1 W k pelacKetoet For example AB 3 adjusts the Amber value plus or minus three steps MG 3 adjusts the Magenta value the same amount P Wiz Bracket Set Select 3 Picture Wizard settings the camera uses to capture the 3 bracketed photos Camera settings menu gt User settings Color space The color space option allows you to select methods for representing colors Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers have their own methods for representing colors which are called color spaces SRGB Stan
58. Step e Bulb time limit 4 min Metering system Compensation AE lock ISO equivalent TTL 221 17 X 13 Block segment Metering Multi Center weighted Spot Metering range EV 0 18 ISO100 30 mm F2 3 EV 1 3 EV Step CUSTOM key e 1 Step Auto ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO 6400 ISO 12800 ISO 25600 e 1 3 Step Auto ISO 100 ISO 125 ISO 160 ISO 200 ISO 250 ISO 320 ISO 400 ISO 500 ISO 640 ISO 800 ISO 1000 ISO 1250 ISO 1600 ISO 2000 ISO 2500 ISO 3200 ISO 4000 ISO 5000 ISO 6400 ISO 8000 ISO 10000 ISO 12800 ISO 16000 ISO 20000 ISO 25600 Drive Mode Mode Continuous shooting Burst shooting Bracket shooting Self timer Shutter release Flash Type Mode Guide number Angle of view Sync speed Single Continuous Burst 5M only Timer Bracket Auto Exposure White Balance Picture Wizard e JPEG High 8 6 fps Normal 5 fps e RAW High 8 6 fps Normal 5 fps e 10 15 or 30 frames per second e Up to 30 shots per shutter press Auto exposure bracketing 3 EV White Balance bracketing Picture Wizard bracketing 2 30 sec 1 second interval SR2NX02 via Micro USB port optional External Flash Bundle with SEF8A Smart Flash Auto Auto Red eye Fill in Fill in Red 1st Curtain 2nd Curtain Off 8 based on ISO 100 SEF8A 28 mm 35 mm film equivalent Less than 1 180 sec Appendix gt Camera specifications
59. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorientate or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Samsung Electronics America Inc Model No Samsung NX300 Responsible Party Samsung Electronics America Inc Address 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park NJ 07660 Telephone No 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FC FCC ID A3LNX300 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to t
60. aces coins keys or watches y SP e Use only authentic manufacturer recommended Lithium ion replacement eee batteries steer Description e Do not disassemble the battery or puncture the battery with any sharp Type Lithium ion battery e Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing forces e Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts such as dropping it from high Cell capacity 1 130 mAh places Voltage 7 6 V Charging time When the battery A is completely discharged pprox 215 min Charging the battery by connecting it to a computer may take longer Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly For your safety follow these instructions for proper battery handling e The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly If you notice any deformities cracks or other abnormalities in the battery immediately discontinue use of the battery and contact your manufacturer e Use only authentic manufacturer recommend battery chargers and charge the battery only by the method described in this user manual e Do not place the battery near heating devices or expose to excessively warm environments such as the inside of an enclosed car in the summertime e Do not place the battery in a microwave oven e Avoid storing or using the battery in hot humid places such as spas or shower enclosures e Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60 C 140
61. aining their aspect ratios Wireless network You can upload files from your camera to Samsung Link online storage or to registered devices or view files on a Samsung Link device connected to the same AP Uploading photos to online storage Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi C Select Web storage e If the guide message appears select OK e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 123 e To change the size for uploaded photos press MENU and then select Upload Image Size e If you have registered more than one web storage you can select from the list by pressing MENU and then selecting Change Web storage 3 En ter your ID and password and then select Login OK For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 e To select an ID from the list select w an ID If you have previously logged in to the website you may be logged in automatically account with an affiliated online storage service using your PC After you B To use this feature you must create a Samsung Link account and an Se 2 have finished creating the accounts add your online storage account to Samsung Link lect files you want to upload and then select Upload e If you have registered more than one web storage select a web st
62. an R EREE 146 PO CNS FO TI Z IG saccavassesceccsssssacsesasicatsmnsssaiacciesesactneaenrenaosisena es EASIER iiSi 146 E cates A saps so E E A 146 Auto ISO RINGE ascocesecensperuceacaeoyoteseesapesevznentteroneexaysveeccsaseeessoeeuneprasteninieooerenernccientes 146 Noise FICTION ssisraisrsnsssoniaisen nenoai 146 Bracke aE O 147 COONS 0 al rarr 148 Di torton COE C rrarena R A 149 Touch Operation ses sesseesssseeessseeesssseesssseesosseeesssreeessereousueeossseeronererosseeessseeeosssersssss 149 TF PUES OIA a E 149 User Display sssssssssessssssssseeeesssssseceeessssseceresssssssecessssssssseeesnssssseeeeessssseeeeossssssseeees 149 Key Mapp iNO secesecerzseaseescosececeesaztuccssscosescascstaseseceacsseseutessascuecttasaseieeetaecicticansescets 150 E E y EN EA AA ETE AEREA E A 151 PREL D A A E E E E 151 S T E EEA E AE A AEA covers A A E E A AA 152 Chapter 6 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV essesesesessososeseseseseososeseseseoscsoseseoeoe 158 Viewing files on an HDTV s ssessssseessssssseecccsssssssecesessssseeceeesssssseceeensssseceeosssseseeeees 158 Viewing files onas D TV snsnceenean ana a 159 Transferring files to your COomMpuUter sessesesessoseseseoseseososessoscscssoseseseoses 160 Transferring files to your Windows OS COMpUtEr ssssssssssssssecseessssssssssses 160 Connecting the camera as a removable isk csessssssssessesscsscsecseesceseeseees 160 Disconnecting the camera
63. ance contrast saturation sharpness and other data can be manipulated with editing software before the image is compressed into a standard file format Resolution The number of pixels present in a digital image High resolution images contain more pixels and typically show more detail than low resolution images Appendix gt Glossary Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor A fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion sRGB Standard RGB International standard of color space established by the IEC International Electrotechnical Commission This is defined from color space for PC monitors and is also used as the standard color space for Exif Vignetting A reduction of an image s brightness or saturation at the periphery outer edges compared to the center of the image 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 Wi Fi Wi Fi is a technology th
64. at allows electronic devices to exchange data wirelessly over a network WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks SAMSUNG 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OIS Ill MT LL _ Eee SAMSUNG 16 mm F2 4 SAMSUNG 60 mm F2 8 Macro ED OIS SSA SAMSUNG 20 50 mm F3 5 5 6 ED Il SAMSUNG 20 mm F2 8 SAMSUNG 50 200 mm F4 5 6 ED OIS Ill SAMSUNG 18 200 mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS M SAMSUNG 45 mm F1 8 SAMSUNG 45 mm F1 8 T6 2D 3D External flash SEF42A SEF220A GPS GPS10 Appendix gt Optional accessories USB cable CE QF SR2NX02 EM10 Rechargeable battery Battery charger HDMI cable manuals of these optional accessories for details Camera bag Camera case e Use only Samsung approved accessories Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer s accessories BP1130 BC3NX01 D e These illustrations may differ from your actual items Refer to the user Memory card Appendix A Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 167 Aperture 17 21 Auto Backup 133 Auto focus 80 Battery Caution 177 Charging 35 Insert 34 Best Face mode 66 Bracketing 92 C Camera Connecting as removable disk 160 Connecting to PC 160 Disconnecting Windows 161 Layout 31 Camera specifications 184 Charging 35 Color space 148 D Date amp Time 153 Depth of Field DOF 18 23 Digital Print Order Format DPOF 114
65. battery MENU button Access options or menus My Camera gt Camera layout USB and shutter release port 1 Connect the camera to a computer or shutter release Use a shutter release cable with a tripod to minimize camera movement 2 HDMI port Battery chamber Memory card cover Insert a memory card and battery Display 4 e To take photos at high or low angles tilt the display up or down p 15 e Touch the screen to select a menu or an option p 37 5 Tripod mount Using the DIRECT LINK button You can turn on the Wi Fi feature conveniently by pressing DIRECT LINK Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode Setting the DIRECT LINK button You can select a Wi Fi function to launch when you press DIRECT LINK p 150 To set a DIRECT E In Shooting mode press MENU amp Key Mapping DIRECT LINK an option My Camera Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the Removing the battery and memory card camera Slide the lock up to release the battery Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot Insert a memory card with the gold colored contacts facing down Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up While the status lamp of the camera is blinking do not remove the memory card or battery Doing so may damage the data stored on the memory card or your camera To us
66. ble for any loss of data e If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly Connecting to external devices gt Transferring files to your computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP With Windows Vista Windows 7 and Windows 8 the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar Ensure that no data is being transferred between the camera and the computer e If the status lamp on your camera is blinking it means the data transfer is in progress Please wait until the status lamp stops blinking C Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen se 10 00 AM 3 Click the pop up message Y Click the message box indicating safely removed D Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your Mac OS B Mac OS 10 5 or later is supported Turn off the camera C Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable e 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 e If you try to plug the USB cable into the HDMI port the camera may not work properly Connecting to external devices gt Transferring files to your computer 3 Turn on the camera e The computer recognizes the camera automatically and displays a removable disk icon Y On your computer open the removable disk D Transfer photos or vi
67. camera This sensitivity is based on international film standards known as ISO standards On digital cameras this sensitivity rating is used to represent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the image ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles For example an ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an ISO 100 setting However higher ISO settings can result in noise small specks spots and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot a noisy or dirty appearance As a general rule it is best to use a low ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos unless you are shooting in darkened environments or at night Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to light you need more light to have an optimal exposure When using a low ISO sensitivity open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to allow more light to enter the camera For example on a sunny day when light is abundant a low ISO sensitivity does not require a slow shutter speed However in a dark place or at night a low ISO sensitivity will result in a blurry photo Therefore it is recommended to increase the ISO sensitivity by a moderate amount A photo captured with a tripod and high A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity ISO sensitivity Concepts in Photography How the aperture setting shutter spe
68. can control the play function of the camera with the TV remote control e Off You cannot control the play function of camera with the TV remote control e On You can control the play function of camera with the TV remote control B Press f to hide the help text When you connect the camera to an HDTV with an HDMI cable you can change the resolution of the image Language Set a language the camera shows on the display e NTSC Auto 1080p 720p 480p HDMI Output 576p activates only when PAL is selected e Mode Help Guide Set to display help text about the selected mode when changing shooting modes Off On Anynet Help Guide e Function Help Guide Set to display help text about HDMI CEC Display menus and functions Off On Set date time date format time zone and whether to imprint the date on photos Time Zone Date amp Time P If the connected HDTV does not support the resolution Date Type Time Type Imprint you select the camera sets the resolution one level lower b e The date appears on the lower right side of the photo e When you print a photo some printers may not print the date appropriately Date amp Time Camera settings menu gt Setting Default Default Select an option for playing files on a 3D TV Set the method of numbering files and folders 3D HDMI e Side by Side Displays two images next to each other e Reset After using the reset function the next file name is
69. cing red eye effects Edited photos are saved as new files under different file names Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function In Playback mode scroll to a photo and then touch g To edit images l an option e You can also edit images in Playback mode by selecting a photo and then pressing Fn or MENU Edit Image e Some images may not be edited with the Image Edit function In this case use a supplied image editing software e The camera will save edited photos as new files e When you edit photos the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution e You cannot edit photos while viewing files as a folder Open the folder and select a photo to edit each photo Cropping a photo Touch amp gt tg C Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the area 3 Drag the box to move the location of the area Y Touch OK D Touch tm to save Playback Editing gt Editing photos Rotating a photo Resizing photos Touch ti C Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file C Touch an option Touch t k3 Rotate Right 90 C Touch an option Resize 10 1M 3 2 _Cancel _ 3 Touch OK U Touch lm to save 3 Touch OK e You can also rotate a photo in Playback mode by pressing MENU and then 4 Touch A to save p selecting gt
70. ct the tripod mode A if the subject is moving e The camera consumes more battery power because it changes settings often to select appropriate scenes while being able to adjust other settings Rotate the mode dial to P C Set the desired options 3 Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo My Camera gt Shooting modes Program Shift Minimum shutter speed Program Shift function lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture Set the shutter speed not to be slower than the selected speed However if value while the camera maintains the same exposure When you scroll the an optimal exposure value cannot be achieved because the ISO sensitivity jog dial to the left the shutter speed decreases and the aperture value reached the maximum ISO value that is set by Auto ISO Range shutter increases When you scroll the jog dial to the right the shutter speed speed may be slower than the selected minimum shutter speed increases and the aperture value decreases To set the minimum In Shooting mode press MENU Minimum shutter speed Shutter Speed an option p e This feature is available only when the ISO sensitivity is set to Auto e This feature is available only in Program or Aperture priority mode My Camera gt Shooting modes A Aperture Priority mode Rotate the mode dial to A In Aperture Priority mode the camera automatically calculates shutter eC Scroll th
71. cting a service center The memory card has an error Your computer does not recognize an SDXC or UHS 1 memory card Your TV or computer cannot display photos and videos that are stored on an SDXC or UHS 1 memory card Cannot display files The photo is blurry e Turn off your camera and then turn it on again e Remove your memory card and then insert it again e Format your memory card See Cautions when using memory cards for more details p 176 SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards or UHS 1 memory cards that are formatted with the exFAT file system on a Windows XP computer download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website SDXC memory cards use the exFAT file system To use SDXC memory cards or UHS 1 memory cards that are formatted with the exFAT file system ensure that the external device is compatible with the exFAT file system before connecting the camera to the device If you change the name of a file your camera may not play the file the name of the file should meet the DCF standard If you encounter this situation display files on your computer e Ensure that the focus option you set is suitable for the kind of shot you are capturing e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking e Ensure that the lens is clean If not clean the lens p 170 Situation The colors in the photo do not match the actual scene The phot
72. d when you are finished selecting photos UY Select the device from the camera s list of Wi Fi Direct devices e Ensure that the device s Wi Fi Direct option is turned on e You can also select your camera from the device s list of Wi Fi Direct devices 5 Onthe device allow the camera to connect to the device e The photo will be sent to the device 2 e You can send up to 20 files at a time e When there are no photos in the camera memory you cannot use this feature e If you cannot connect to a Wi Fi Direct device update the device with the latest firmware This feature may not be supported on some devices Chapter 7 Camera settings menu Learn about the user settings and general settings menu You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and preferences Camera settings menu You can set the user environment with these settings In Shooting mode press MENU amp an option J Available items and the order of them may differ depending on shooting conditions ISO Customizing You can set the size for the ISO sensitivity by either 1 3 or 1 step Auto ISO Range You can set the maximum ISO value under which each EV step is chosen when you set the ISO to Auto Default Option Value ISO 125 ISO 160 ISO 200 ISO 250 ISO 320 ISO 400 1 3 Step ISO 500 ISO 640 ISO 800 ISO 1000 ISO 1250 ISO 1600 ISO 2000 ISO 2500 ISO 3200 1 Step ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 I
73. dard RGB is an international specification to define the color space created by IEC International Electrotechnical Commission It is widely used for sRGB creating colors on PC monitors and is also the standard color space for Exif sRGB is recommended for regular images and images you intend to publish on the Internet Adobe RGB sRGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a computer Note that individual programs are generally compatible P Adobe RGB When the color space is set to Adobe RGB photos will be saved as with a limited number of color spaces SAMXXXX JPG Camera settings menu gt User settings Distortion Correct User Display You can correct lens distortion that might occur from lenses You can add or remove shooting information from the display This feature may not be available with some lenses 1 2013 01 01 10 00AM Touch Operation Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode Option pesription On Use touch operations in Shooting mode Do not use touch operations in Shooting mode You can use touch operations in other situations No Description iFn Customizing jj Set to display the date and time You can select options that can be adjusted when you press i Function on an i Function lens 2 aie display icons on the right in Shooting mode C
74. de you can enlarge the scene and easily adjust the focus while rotating the focus ring To set the manual In Shooting mode press MENU MF Assist focus assist an option deft FOCUS Peaking Option Description Off Dao eRiEs IGN tinction In the manul focus mode the color you selected appears on the focused subject to help you focus while rotating the focus ring To set Focus In Shooting mode press MENU Focus Peaking Peaking options an option Default The focus area is magnified by 5 times when you rotate the focus ring Enlarge x5 Option Description Set a sensitivity for detecting the focused subject Level Off High Normal Low Set a color to appear on the focused subject Color White Red Green Shooting Functions Use the Optical Image Stabilization OIS function to minimize camera shake OIS may not be available with some lenses Camera shake tends to occur in dark places or when shooting indoors In such cases the camera uses slower shutter speeds in order to increase the amount of light taken in which can result in a blurry photo You can prevent this situation by using the OIS function If your lens has an OIS switch you have set the switch to ON to use the OIS function Without OIS correction With OIS correction In Shooting mode press MENU OIS Anti Shake pee ora an option p e OIS may not function properly when yo
75. deos to the Mac OS computer Connecting to external devices You can view and edit files using the provided programs You can also send the files to a PC wirelessly Installing programs from the provided CD Insert the installation CD into your PC C Select a language 3 Select a program to install U Follow the on screen instructions 5 Click Exit to complete the installation Available programs when using i Launcher Multimedia Viewer You can view files with Multimedia Viewer Firmware Upgrade You can download the firmware of your camera PC Auto Backup You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly Using i Launcher i Launcher allows you to play back files with Multimedia Viewer and provides a link to download the PC Auto Backup program Requirements for Windows OS item Requirements Intel i5 3 3 GHz or higher CPL AMD Phenom II x4 3 2 GHz or higher RAM Minimum 512 MB RAM 1 GB or more recommended OS Windows XP SP2 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Hard disk 250 MB or more 1 GB and above recommended capacity e CD ROM drive e 1024X768 pixels 16 bit color display compatible monitor 1280X1024 pixels 32 bit color display recommended Others e USB 2 0 port e nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATI X1600 series or higher e Microsoft DirectX 9 0c or higher A 32 bit version of i Launcher will be installed even on 64 bit editions of Windows XP
76. e Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin that indicates the specific type of light source You can get a warmer photo with a higher value and a cooler photo with a lower value Press DISP and then adjust the value B Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Shooting Functions gt White Balance Customizing preset White Balance options Examples You can also customize preset White Balance options In Shooting mode press MENU White Balance an option DISP scroll the jog dial or press DISP ISO S AFI To customize preset options White Balance Daylight G 0 B 0 0M 0 G Auto WB Daylight Back Set custom Reset You can also touch an area on the screen Fluorescent Daylight Tungsten Shooting Functions Picture Wizard photo styles Picture Wizard lets you apply different photo styles to your photo to create various looks and emotional moods You can also create and save your own photo styles by adjusting color saturation sharpness and contrast for each style There is no rule for which style is suitable in which conditions Experiment with different styles and find your own settings Cool Calm Classic n i In Shooting mode press MENU Picture Wizard r 4 You can also adjust the value of the preset style settings Select a Picture o set a photo style gt an option D Wizard option press DISP and then adjus
77. e jog dial to adjust the aperture value Speed according to the aperture value you choose e You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing Fn moving to You can adjust the depth of field DOF by changing the aperture value the aperture value and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the This mode is useful for taking portraits flowers or landscape shots screen 3 Set the desired options UY Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to capture the photo e In low light settings you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent p blurred photos e To set the minimum shutter speed in Shooting mode press MENU Minimum Shutter Speed an option Large Depth of Field Small Depth of Field My Camera gt Shooting modes S Shutter Priority mode Rotate the mode dial to S In Shutter Priority mode the camera automatically adjusts the aperture Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed value according to the shutter speed you choose This mode is useful for capturing photos of fast moving subjects or for creating tracer effects ina e You can also adjust the shutter speed by pressing Fn moving to photo the shutter speed and then scrolling the jog dial or dragging the screen For example set the shutter speed to over 1 500 s to freeze the subject To make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1 30 s 3 Set the desired options UY Half press Shutter
78. e micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card reader insert the card into an adapter H My Camera Charging the battery Before you use the camera for the first time you must charge the battery Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter Status lamp e Red light on Charging e Red light off Fully charged e Red light blinking Error e Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera If you use p another AC adapter the camera battery may not charge or work properly e You can charge the battery with the USB cable only when the camera is turned off Turning on your camera Set the Power switch to ON To turn your camera off set the Power switch to OFF e The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time p 36 When you turn on your camera for the first time the initial setup screen appears The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold You can change the language as desired You can also select an item by touching it on the screen Press IS0 to select Time Zone and then press AF or C Press DISP ISQ to select a time zone and then press Time Zone GMT 01 00 Cape Verde GMT 02 00 Mid Atlantic GMT 03 00 Buenos Aires Sao Paulo GMT 03 30 Newfoundland Back Set 3 Press IS0 to select Date amp
79. e shooting the panoramic shooting stops and photos that have been captured are saved My Camera gt Shooting modes The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured In Panorama mode some shooting options are not available The camera may stop shooting due to the shooting composition or the subject s movement In Panorama mode your camera may not capture the entire last scene if you stop moving the camera to improve the photo quality To capture the entire scene move your camera slightly beyond the point where you want the scene to end In 3D Panorama mode your camera may not capture the very beginning or end of a scene due to the nature of the 3D effect To capture the entire scene move slightly beyond the beginning and end points you want to capture Photos captured with the 3D function are saved in JPEG 2D and MPO 3D formats On your camera s display you can view only JPEG files To view 3D files connect your camera to a 3D TV or 3D monitor with an optional HDMI cable While viewing wear proper 3D glasses Capturing photos in 3D Panorama mode may result in a less pronounced 3D effect than those captured with a 3D lens To increase the 3D effect attach the optional 3D lens and use 3D mode p 70 For best results when capturing panoramic photos avoid the following moving the camera too quickly or too slowly moving the camera too little to capture the next image moving the camera at irregular s
80. eautiful however a poor composition cannot capture the beauty of it When it comes to composition it is very important to prioritize subjects Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition Rule of Thirds To use the rule of thirds divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rectangles To compose photos that best emphasize the subject make sure the subject is located at one of the corners of the center rectangle Concepts in Photography Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling compositions Below are a few examples Photos with two subjects If your subject is in one corner of the photo it creates an unbalanced composition You can stabilize the photo by capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo When taking landscape photos centering the horizon will create an unbalanced effect Give more weight to the photo by moving the horizon up or down Unstable Stable Concepts in Photography Flash Light is one of the most important components in photography It is not easy however to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere Making use of a flash allows you to optimize light settings and create a variety of effects Flash also known as strobe or speed light helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions It is also us
81. ed and ISO sensitivity control exposure The aperture setting shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are closely interconnected in photography The aperture setting controls the opening that regulates the light that enters the camera while the shutter speed determines the length of time that light is allowed to enter ISO sensitivity determines the speed at which the film reacts to light Together these three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure A change in shutter speed aperture value or ISO sensitivity can be offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light The results however change according to the settings For example shutter speed is useful in expressing movement aperture can control the depth of field and ISO sensitivity can control the graininess of a photo Settings Results Wide aperture Aperture more light value Narrow aperture less light i ffi a P Wide small depth of field Narrow large depth of field Settings Fast speed less light Slow speed more light Shutter speed Fast still Slow blurry High sensitivity more sensitive to light Low sensitivity less sensitive to light ISO sensitivity High more grainy Low less grainy Concepts in Photography Correlation between focal length angle Longo ea and perspective Focal length which is measured in millimeters is the distance between telephoto
82. ed This setting is recommended for shooting a obtains focus points of each area It is recommended for scenery photos group of people When you press Shutter halfway the camera displays the focus areas as When you press Shutter halfway the camera focuses on faces as shown shown in the photo below in the photo below In cases of shooting a group of people the camera displays the focus on the nearest person s face in white and the rest of the people s faces in gray rr oe L Ite Shooting Functions gt AF area Self Portrait AF It can be difficult to check whether your face is in focus when you are taking a self portrait When this function is on the beep from the camera gets faster when your face is located at the center of the composition Shooting Functions Select or focus on an area that you touch on the screen Additionally focus Tracki ng AF on the subject and capture a photo by touching the screen Tracking AF allows you to track and automatically focus on your subject e choothemmoderprecclRAENUI ecenessroucn AE even when the subject is moving or when you change the shooting o set louch AF an option composition White frame Your camera is tracking the subject B Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions Touch AF Touch AF allows you to select and focus on the focus area that you touch on the screen a Green frame Your subject is in focus when you half pr
83. eful in light abundant situations For example flash can be used in compensating the exposure of a subject s shadow or capturing clearly both the subject and the background in backlit conditions Before correction After correction Flash guide number The model number of a flash refers to the flash s power and the maximum amount of light created is represented by a value known as a guide number The bigger the guide number the more light is emitted from the flash The guide number is achieved by multiplying the distance from the flash to the subject and the aperture value when the ISO sensitivity is set to 100 Guide number Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value Aperture value Guide number Flash to Subject Distance Flash to Subject Distance Guide number Aperture value Therefore if you know the guide number of a flash you can estimate an optimum flash to subject distance when setting the flash manually For example if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 meters away from the subject the optimal aperture value is F5 0 Concepts in Photography Bounce Photography Bounce photography refers to the method of bouncing light off of the ceiling or walls so that the light spreads evenly over the subject Normally photos captured with flash may appear unnatural and cast shadows Subjects in photos captured with bounce photography cast no shadows and look smooth due to evenly spread light
84. elated to the amount of light a larger aperture allows more light and a smaller aperture allows less light Aperture sizes Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture Aperture opened slightly Aperture opened wide The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an F number The f number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the lens For example if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f number of F2 the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm 50 mm 25 mm F2 The smaller the f number the greater the size of the aperture The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value EV Increasing the Exposure Value 1 EV means the amount of light doubles Decreasing the Exposure Value 1 EV means the amount of light halves You can also use the exposure compensation feature to fine tune the amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1 2 1 3 EV and so on Exposure Value Steps Concepts in Photography Aperture value and the depth of field You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the aperture It is closely related to the depth of field DOF which can be expressed as small or large A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF The aperture housing contains several blades These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture The number of blad
85. enter portion of the shot 60 80 and that of the rest of the shot 20 40 It is recommended for situations where there is a slight difference in brightness between a subject and a background or an area of the subject is large compared to the overall composition of the photo E oy d ain aN x i Shooting Functions gt Metering Measuring the exposure value of the focus area When this function is turned on the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus area This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering and Selection AF To set this In Shooting mode press MENU Link AE to AF function Point an option Shooting Functions This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur Icon Description due to shading differences in the photo gm Off Do not use Dynamic Range Smart Range Correct the loss of bright detail To set Smart Range In Shooting mode press MENU c g J options Dynamic Range an option A B You cannot set ISO 100 HDR Capture 2 photos with different exposures and then combine them to create a single image automatically e You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200 p e Dynamic Range options cannot be set at the same time as Picture Wizard options Without Dynamic Range effect With Dynamic Range effect Shooting Functions Smart
86. era near fuels combustibles or flammable period chemicals Do not store or carry flammable liquids gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its accessories Do not store the camera where there are mothballs Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environments When you transfer the camera from a cold environment to a warm one condensation can form on the lens or internal components of the camera In this situation turn off the camera and wait for at least 1 hour If condensation forms on the memory card remove the memory card from the camera and wait until all moisture has evaporated before reinserting it Other cautions Do not swing your camera by the strap This may cause injury to yourself or others or damage to your camera Do not paint your camera as paint can clog moving parts and prevent proper operation Turn off the camera when not using it Your camera consists of delicate parts Avoid impacts to the camera Protect the display from external force by keeping it in the case when not in use Protect the camera from scratches by keeping it away from sand sharp implements or loose change Do not use the camera if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face Take the camera to a Samsung service center to have it repaired Never place cameras batteries chargers or accessories near
87. es also affects the shape of light when shooting night scenes If an aperture has an even number of blades light divides into an equal number of sections If the number of blades is odd the number of sections is double the number of blades For example an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections 7 blades 8 blades Concepts in Photography Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter It controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor Usually the shutter speed is manually adjustable The measurement of the shutter speed is known as the Exposure Value EV which is marked in intervals of 1 s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s 1 1000 s 1 2000 s and so on 1 EV Exposure 1 EV P 1s 1 25 1 45 1 8 5 1 155 1 305 Shutter Speed Therefore the faster the shutter speed the less light will be let in Lik wise the slower the shutter speed the more light will be let in The photos below illustrate that a slow shutter speed allows more time for light to enter the camera This adds a motion blurring effect to moving objects On the other hand a fast shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo more easily freezes subjects in motion Concepts in Photography ISO sensitivity The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the
88. ess Shutter Red frame Your camera failed to focus AF Point The focus area will correspond to the area you touch on the screen and the focus will not be achieved Shooting Functions gt Touch AF e If you do not select a focus area the Auto Focus function does not work O ne to UC h S hot e Tracking a subject may fail when the subject is too small You can capture a photo with the touch of your finger As you touch a the subject moves excessively subject the camera focuses on the subject automatically and captures a the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place photo colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same the subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds the camera shakes excessively e When tracking fails the feature will be reset e Ifthe camera fails to track the subject the focus area will be reset e Ifthe camera fails to focus the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be reset way E A SS 3 Shooting Functions In the manual focus mode you have to rotate the focus ring on the lens to Default focus When you use the MF Assist function or the Focus Peaking function Option Description you can achieve a clearer focus This function is only available on a lens that supports manual focus The focus area is magnified by 8 times when you rotate the focus ring MF Assist nae In the manual focus mo
89. ess some functions such as Exposure ISO and White Balance E g Adjust the exposure value in P mode Rotate the mode dial to P Press Fn or touch Fn My Camera gt Selecting functions options ress S o move to EV and then press jg croll the jog dial or press X o adjust the exposure 3 Press DISP ISO S AFIt to EV and th Y Scroll the jog dial AF to adjust th 0K e You can select an option directly by scrolling the jog dial without value and then press a having to press E e You can also drag the dial on the screen and then select Set to e You can also select an option by touching it adjust the option v v 1 30 1 40 1 50 E39 F4 0 F45 You can adjust some options by dragging them v 0 6 0 3 0 0 03 06 Back Set MENU Back Adjust My Camera In Shooting mode Capturing photos 2013 01 01 10 London 1 Shooting information Picon Description Er Shooting mode 2013 01 01 Current date 10 00AM Current time GPS activated London Location information Memory card not inserted HEL Auto exposure lock p 103 10 Available number of photos eee Fully charged e C 9 Partially charged e L Red Empty recharge the battery food a fe 5 Description o Auto focus frame Spot metering area Wy Camera shake lt a Manual focus scale 819 Level gauge p 42 l Histogram p 150 Focus 1 40 Shu
90. file including Ls Nes a RGB histogram You can purchase optional lenses made exclusively for your NX series camera No Description Lens mount index Learn about the functions of each lens and select one that suits your needs Zoom ring and preferences Focus ring p 88 Lens hood mount index Lens Lens layout i Function button p 61 SAMSUNG 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OIS III lens example AF ME switch p 80 COIN A AIAI WI nNni Lens contacts y When not using the lens attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens from dust and scratches KEW N My Camera gt Lenses SAMSUNG 20 50 mm F3 5 5 6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lens To lock the lens pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the camera body and rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration No Description Lens mount index Zoom lock switch Lens Focus ring p 88 i Function button p 61 Zoom ring NIOAAIAIWINJ gt Lens contacts My Camera gt Lenses To unlock the lens rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration until SAMSUNG 16 mm F2 4 lens example you hear the click B You cannot capture a photo when the lens is locked No Description i Function button p 61 Lens mount index Focus ring p 88 Lens 1 2 3 4 5 Lens contacts My Camera gt Lenses Lens markings Find out what the numbers o
91. finder Auto Backup Email SNS amp Cloud Samsung Link Custom DIRECT LINK Camera settings menu gt User settings Grid Line Select a guide to help you compose a scene Off 3 X 3 2 X 2 Cross Diagonal AF Lamp When shooting in dark places turn the AF lamp on in order to have a better auto focus The Auto Focus functions more accurately in dark places when the AF lamp is on NS X D go N Th I OD E7 Tm D g na Camera settings menu Learn to configure your camera s settings Default Item Description To set Setting In Shooting or Playback mode press MENU gt 3 Adjust the display brightness auto brightness setting options an option display color or level gauge e Display Brightness You can adjust the display Default brightness manually tS Belg nines ietiraube i Omaha Off On System Volume Set the sound volume or turn all sound e Display Color You can adjust the display color manually oii entire y KOM Low Medium High parting e Horizontal Calibration Calibrate the level gauge If the Even if the system volume is turned off the camera emits eve anes terete antec enero B a E o surface and then follow the on screen instructions Sound e You cannot access the Horizontal Calibration option AF Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you J in Playback mode
92. ge To adjust the exposure value while holding down Ed scroll the jog dial You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing Fn and then selecting EV You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level indicator Exposure warning Standard exposure index 4 ada TLL Dosdandanbacdesdas exposure level indicator Decreased exposure Increased exposure darker brighter Original Shooting Functions When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong color contrast lock the exposure and then capture a photo After locking the exposure aim the lens where you desire and then press Shutter To lock the exposure value adjust the photo s exposure and then press the custom button p e Set a function of the custom button to AEL to lock the current exposure value p 150 e This feature is not available in Manual mode Shooting Functions The functions available for video are explained below Movie size Set the movie size To set movie size In Shooting mode press MENU Movie Size options an option View on a Full HDTV Playable only on full HDTVs capable of playback at 60 fps View on a Full HDTV put 1920X1080 60 fps 16 9 1920X1080 30 fps 16 9 Ema View on a Full HDTV Available only 1080 7 Teen ee pee with some Smart Filter options 1920X810 24 fps 810 EH Approx 2 35 1 View on
93. h or drag lightly to minimize the discolorations e The touch screen may not work properly if you use the camera in extremely humid environments e The touch screen may not work properly if you apply screen protection film or other accessories to the screen e Depending on the viewing angle of the camera or the display the screen may appear dim Adjust the viewing angle or brightness to improve the resolution Using MENU Press MENU or touch MENU on the screen and then change shooting options or settings E g Selecting the photo size in P mode Rotate the mode dial to P Press MENU or touch Meng 3 Press DISP IS0 to move to 0 and then press e You can also touch 0 on the screen Y Scroll the jog dial or press DISP ISQ to move to Photo Size and then press 3 e You can also drag the option list and then touch an option AutoShare Quality ISO White Balance My Camera gt Selecting functions options 5 Scroll the jog dial or press DISP ISQ to move to an option and then press 3 e You can also drag the option list and then touch an option e Press MENU or touch Back to go back to the previous menu 3888x2592 3 2 Quality Sm 2976x1984 3 2 ISO W28x1152 3 2 White Balance am 5472x3080 16 9 6 Press MENU or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panel Press Fn or touch _Fn _ on the screen to acc
94. h other commercial wastes for disposal Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler To find the nearest recycling location go to our website www samsung com recyclingdirect Or call 877 278 0799 Appendix Caution Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation
95. he following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation RF exposure statements This device is for handheld operation only The antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment IC 649E NX300 This equipment may be operated in all EU countries In France this equipment may only be used indoors Complies with IDA Standards DA100790 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product C lt O 6 8 O or visit our website www samsung com for after sales service or inquiries
96. i p 3 Half press Shutter to focus Portraits with backlighting e The camera selects a scene An appropriate scene icon appears at the screen B42 gt ggogpagooonairg Portraits Close up photos of objects Close up photos of text Sunsets Indoors dark Partially lit Close up with spot lighting Portraits with spot lighting Blue skies Recognizable scenes Forested areas typically consist of green colored subjects Icon Description Landscapes Close up photos of colorful subjects Camera is stabilized on a tripod and the subject is not moving for a certain period of time when shooting in the dark Scenes with bright white backgrounds Landscapes at night Actively moving subjects Fireworks when using a tripod U Press Shutter to capture the photo My Camera gt Shooting modes e The camera may detect different scenes even the same subjects depending D Prog ram m od e on external factors such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture value so that e Ifthe camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode it uses the an optimal exposure value can be achieved default settings for the Smart Auto mode gt Sen i aee a a a ea e ite a a e ea o This mode is useful when you want to capture shots of constant exposure depending on the subject s position or lighting e Even if you use a tripod the camera may not dete
97. i feature before turning on the application e To start the application automatically on an NFC enabled smart B e The AutoShare feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones or Galaxy phone turn on the function and place the smart phone near Tab models with the Android 2 3 OS or higher or iOS devices with the iOS 6 0 or higher Before using this feature check the device s firmware and update it the NFC tag p 31 on the camera Verity that the smart phone is if needed connected to your camera and then skip to step 6 e You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or device before using this feature You can download the application from Samsung Renn Ran yc Srey Aa etcre er arerer ch U Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone CAMERA App is compatible with Samsung camera models manufactured in to the camera 2013 or later e To install and launch Samsung SMART CAMERA App on an NFC enabled smart phone turn on the NFC feature and place the smart phone near an NFC tag p 31 on the camera This feature is supported by smart phones running 5 On the camera allow the smart phone to connect to your Android OS 2 3 or higher This feature is not available for iOS devices e The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time camera e You must insert a memory card to use this feature e If you set this function the setting is maintained even when you change the e If the smart phone has been connec
98. ile Magnified area Magnification the maximum magnification may differ by resolution Full Image Crop lt li LE Scroll the jog dial to the right to enlarge a photo Scroll the jog dial to the left to reduce a photo e Q e T Move magnified area Press DISP ISO S AF Crop the enlarged image Press Fn saved as a new file Return to the original image Press J You can also pinch your fingers together or spread them apart on the screen to reduce or enlarge a photo You can also double tap an area to enlarge it quickly Viewing a slide show You can view photos in a slide show apply various effects to the slide show and play background music In Playback mode press MENU C Select gt Slide Show Options 3 Select a slide show effect option e Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no effects Default Option Description Play Mode Set whether or not to repeat the slide show y One Play Repeat Set the interval between photos 1 sec 3 sec 5 sec Interval 10 sec Music Set background audio e Set a scene change effect between photos Effect J P e Select Off to cancel effects Playback Editing gt Viewing fe aye cess Press MENU D Select Start Slide Show 6 View the slide show e Press X to pause Press again to resume e Press MENU to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode Press DISP ISQ to adjust the volume level Auto rotat
99. ill subject When you press While you are pressing Shutter halfway the camera continues to Shutter halfway the focus fixes in the focus area The area turns green automatic focusing Once the focus area is fixed on the subject the subject is always in focus even when moving This mode is recommended for when the focus is achieved shooting a person on a bicycle a running dog or a car racing scene Shooting Functions gt AF mode Manual focus You can manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ring on the lens The MF Assist function lets you easily achieve a focus While you are rotating the focus ring the focus area is magnified When you use the Focus Peaking function the color you selected appears on the focused subject This mode is recommended for shooting an object similar in color to the background a night scene or fireworks lo rr U If you use this function you cannot set Touch AF AF Area and Link AE to AF il A DWN T on Point options EN Shooting Functions The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area Selection AF Generally cameras focus on the nearest subject When there are a lot of You can set the focus on an area you want Apply an out of focus effect to subjects however unwanted subjects can be in focus In order to prevent make the subject more distinguishable unwanted subjects from being in focus change the focus area so that a desired subject is in focu
100. ill to maintain a steady base for your camera When shooting with a slow shutter speed hold your breath to minimize body movement Concepts in Photography Standing photography Crouching photography Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder length Compose your shot crouch with one knee touching the ground and keep apart and keep your elbows pointed down a straight posture gt Concepts in Photography a Using the display he display 180 To take photos at high or low angles tilt the display up or down Keep the display closed when the camera is not in use Tilt the display only within the angle allowed Failing to do so may damage your camera Be careful not to damage the display when tilting it When the camera is not held by hands and the display is flipped upwards use a tripod Otherwise it may cause damage to your camera Concepts in Photography A ie h Low angle shot High angle shot A low angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline A high angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline looking up the subject looking down on the subject Concepts in Photography Aperture The aperture is one of the three factors that determine the exposure The aperture housing contains thin metal plates that open and close to let light through the aperture and into the camera The size of the aperture is r
101. information using the Global Positioning System GPS Location information is added to the Exif data associated with the photo Off On e GPS Valid Time Settings Set the time to use the last location information when the camera fails to receive GPS signals If the camera fails to receive GPS signals after the specified time the location information will not be recorded onto the photos 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 3 min 10 min 30 min e Location Display Set to display the location information on the screen in Shooting mode The location information will appear in Korean only when you are in Korea and the display language is set to Korean When another language is set the location information will appear in English Off On e GPS Reset Set to search for GPS satellites closest to your current position Yes No J To use the GPS function you must purchase an optional GPS device Camera settings menu gt Setting Default Item Description e Sensor Cleaning Remove dust from the sensor Start Up Action When on the camera performs sensor cleaning each time you turn it on Off On Sensor p As this product uses interchangeable lenses the sensor Cleaning can get dust on it when you change lenses This can lead to dust particles appearing in the photos you capture It is recommended not to change lenses when you are in a particularly dusty area Also make sure to attach the lens cap to the lens when not using i
102. ing When Auto Rotate is activated the camera automatically rotates photos to match the orientation in which they were captured To set auto rotate In Playback mode press MENU gt Auto Rotate options an option Creating a print order DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format lets you set the number of copies to be printed The camera saves the DPOF information in the MISC folder of your memory card If you have set DPOF information for your images you can take the memory card to a digital printing shop for printing You cannot set the print order of RAW format files Photos with dimensions that are wider than the paper may be cut off on the left and right edges Ensure that your photo dimensions are compatible with the paper you select In Playback mode select a photo and then press MENU 2 Select CJ gt DPOF 3 Press DISP IS0 to set the number of copies e To select another photo press AF U Press to save Playback Editing In Playback mode you can play a video capture an image from a video or crop a video to save as another file fe S e Video viewing controls Icon Button Description View previous file Scan backward Each time you touch the icon or press the button while playing the video you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X SATR C EA li ew Pause or resume playback View next file Scan forward Each time you touch the icon or press the butt
103. ing functions such as Face Detection AF e When the size of a movie file exceeds 4 GB the camera automatically stops recording even if the maximum recording time 29 minutes and 59 seconds has not been reached e Ifyou use a slow writing memory card the recording of your movie can be interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video is being shot If this occurs replace the card with a faster memory card or reduce the video size for example from 1280X720 to 640X480 e When formatting a memory card always format using the camera If you format on another camera or a PC you can lose files on the card or cause a change in the capacity of the card e When you press the video recording button Zoom turns off e While recording a video in the same ISO sensitivity the screen may be darker than taking a photo Adjust the ISO sensitivity e When you record a video in P A or mode ISO is automatically set to Auto SAMSUNG 45 mm F1 8 T6 2D 3D lens example Set the 2D 3D switch on the lens to 3D and then capture a photo or video 1 5 5 m away from the subject My Camera gt Shooting modes 3D mode is always on regardless of the mode dial of the camera except Wi Fi B e Available shooting options differ compared to other shooting modes e You can select either 4 1M 2688X1512 or 2 1M 1920X1080 photo size e The video resolution is set to 1920X1080 e Videos recorded in 3D may be dark
104. ing this feature some buttons are not available on your camera e The zoom button and the shutter button on your smart phone will not function when using this feature e Remote Viewfinder mode supports the EJ and Bi photo sizes only Onthe smart phone touch and hold to focus e The focus is automatically set to Multi AF 8 Release to capture the photo e Photos saved to the smart phone will be resized to 1616X1080 when shooting in gj and to 1920X1080 when shooting in LJ resolution 2 e When you use this feature the ideal distance between the camera and the smart phone may vary depending on your surroundings e The smart phone must be within 23 feet 7 m of the camera to use this feature e t will take some time to capture the photo after you release on the smart phone e The Remote Viewfinder function will deactivate when there is an incoming call on the smart phone either the camera or the smart phone turns off the memory is full device loses its connection to the WLAN the Wi Fi connection is poor or unstable you perform no operations for approximately 5 minutes while connected Wireless network You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC Sending photos or videos to a PC wirelessly Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi Installing the program for Auto Backup on 2 Select mi your PC e If the the pop up message that prompts you to download the application appears select
105. ion B e You can also set the option by pressing MENU Drive an option in Shooting mode e Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Single Capture one photo whenever you press Shutter Recommended for general conditions Continuous Continuously capture photos while you are pressing Shutter You can capture up to 5 photos Continuous Normal or 8 6 photos Continuous High per second B If you select Continuous High the noise reduction function is not available Shooting Functions gt Drive Shooting method Burst Consecutively capture up to 10 shots per second 3 seconds 15 shots per second 2 seconds or 30 shots per second 1 second when you press Shutter once It is recommended for shooting the rapid motion of fast moving subjects such as racing cars tan e To set the number of shots in Shooting mode press Burst and then press DISP e The photo size is set to 5M It may take longer to save a photo e You cannot use the flash with this option Shutter speed must be faster than 1 30 second Photos captured with this option may be slightly enlarged when saving You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200 This option cannot be used with the RAW file format and is not available when the photo quality is set to RAW Timer Capture a photo with a delay of 2 to 30 seconds The delay is adjustable in increments of 1 second B
106. it at least 72 hours in power off status for the internal power source to be recharged Appendix Image Sensor Display Type CMOS Type Sensor size 23 5 X 15 7 mm Size Effective pixels Approx 20 3 mega pixels Resolution Total pixels Approx 21 6 mega pixels Field of view Color filter RGB primary color filter Lens Mount Angle Type Samsung NX Mount User display Available lens Samsung lenses Focusing Image Stabilization Type Type Lens shift depends on lens Mode Off Mode 1 Mode 2 Distortion Correct Off On depends on lens Depth Zoom X1 2 1 4 1 7 2 0 Dust Reduction Focusing point Mode Type Super sonic drive AF Assist Lamp AMOLED with Touch Panel C type Touch Control Enabled 3 31 Approx 84 0 mm WVGA 800X480 768 k dots PenTile Approx 100 Tiltable Up 180 Down 45 Grid Line Icons Histogram Distance Scale Level gauge Phase Detection amp Contrast AF e Total AF point 105 points Phase Detection AF 247 points Contrast AF e Selection 1 point Free selection e Multi Normal 21 3 X 7 points Cross point 1 Close up 35 points e Face detection Max 10 faces Single AF Continuous AF Manual Focus Touch AF amp Shutter Green LED Appendix gt Camera specifications Shutter Type Speed Exposure Electronically controlled vertical run focal plane shutter e Auto 1 6 000 30 sec e Manual 1 6 000 30 sec 1 3 EV
107. ites the total size or number of files may vary 3 Select Upload e On some websites you can enter your comments by selecting the comment box For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 You can set an upload folder for Facebook by pressing MENU and then selecting Upload Folder Facebook on the website s list screen You cannot upload files if the file size exceeds the limit The maximum resolution of photos you can upload is 2M The maximum resolution of videos you can upload is gum If the selected photo has a resolution higher than 2M it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution On some websites the maximum photo resolution may vary The method of uploading photos or videos may differ depending on the selected website If you cannot access a website because of firewall or user authentication settings contact your network administrator or network service provider Uploaded photos or videos may be automatically titled with the date they were captured The speed of your internet connection may affect how quickly photos upload or web pages open When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this feature You can also upload photos or videos to file sharing websites in Playback mode by pressing MENU and then selecting Share Wi Fi a desired website You cannot upload videos to some websites When you upload photos to SkyDrive they will be resized to 2M while maint
108. ject MJPEG Motion JPEG A video format which is compressed as a JPEG image MPO Multi Picture Object An image file format that contains multiple images in a file An MPO file provides a 3D effect on MPO compatible displays such as 3D TVs or 3D monitors Appendix gt Glossary Noise Misinterpreted pixels in a digital image that may appear as misplaced or random bright pixels Noise usually occurs when photos are shot with a high sensitivity or when a sensitivity is automatically set in a dark place NFC Near Field Communication NFC is a set of standards for radio communication at very close proximity You can use NFC enabled devices to activate features or exchange data with other devices NTSC National Television System Committee A video color encoding standard used most commonly in Japan North America the Philippines South America South Korea and Taiwan Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with a lens and does not deteriorate quality of images PAL Phase Alternate Line A video color encoding standard used in numerous countries throughout Africa Asia Europe and the Middle East Quality An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression which usually results in a larger file size RAW CCD raw data The original unprocessed data collected directly from the camera s image sensor White Bal
109. l No effect 3 Touch fi to save E A Vignetting Apply the retro looking colors high contrast and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Apply a tilt shift effect to make the subject Miniature M appear in miniature Colored Pencil Apply a colored pencil painting effect Watercolor Apply a watercolor painting effect Wash drawing Apply a washed out effect Apply an oil sketching effect Apply an ink sketching effect Apply an acryl painting effect Apply a negative film effect Desaturate all colors but red Desaturate all colors but green Desaturate all colors but blue Desaturate all colors but yellow Chapter 4 Wireless network ks WLANs and use functio Wireless network Learn to connect via an access point AP when you are in a range of a WLAN You can also configure network settings Connecting to a WLAN Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi eC Select mt amp or 3 Press MENU and then select Wi Fi Setting e In some modes follow the on screen instructions until the Wi Fi Setting screen appears e The camera automatically searches for available AP devices U Select an AP Samsung Samsung2 Samsung3 Samsung4 C ek O Select Refresh to refresh the list of connectable APs e Select Add wireless network to add an AP manually The AP name must be in English to add the AP manually Icon Option Description Q Ad hoc AP Secured AP W
110. les connected to your camera and then skip to step 7 Wireless network gt Sending photos or videos to a smart phone D Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the camera e The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time 6 On the camera allow the smart phone to connect to your camera e If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before it is connected automatically On the smart phone or camera select files to transfer from the camera 8 Onthe smart phone touch the copy button or on the camera select Send e The camera will send the files j Co Co A E a L L O 7 m ca co oO oO y gt lt a Wireless network The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the Remote Viewfinder feature via a WLAN Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature The captured photo will display on the smart phone 2 The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones or Galaxy Tab models with the Android 2 3 OS or higher or iOS devices with the iOS 6 0 or higher Before using this feature check the device s firmware and update it if needed You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or device before using this feature You can download the application from Samsung Apps the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store Samsung SMART CAMERA App is compatible with Samsung
111. llustrations may differ from the actual items B e You can purchase Samsung approved accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer s accessories 2 Hot shoe fastening dial 3 Hot shoe connection My Camera gt Accessories 3 Lock the flash into place by turning the hot shoe fastening dial clockwise Connecting the external flash Remove the hot shoe cover from the camera My Camera gt ACCeSSOrles e You can capture a photo with a flash that is not fully charged but it is recommended to use a fully charged flash e Refer to the optional accessories page for available external flashes p 195 e The available options may differ depending on the shooting mode e There is an interval between two bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time e SEF8A may not be compatible with other NX series cameras e For more details about optional flashes refer to the user manual for the flash Use only Samsung approved flashes Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera SEF220A example optional OIOI NIA M BIW N Display icons READY lamp Test button MODE button Flash release button POWER button Battery cover Bulb TELE WIDE mode switch Hot shoe connection My Camera gt Accessories GPS module layout optional Attaching the GPS module Remove the hot shoe cover from the
112. mory card and insert it again message still appears contact a service center e Format your memory card y Turn off your camera remove the battery and insert Low Battery Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery Error 01 02 again If the message still appears contact a service center e i r h n in No Image File Capture photos or insert a memory card that contains photos File Error Delete the damaged file or contact a service center Memory Full Delete unnecessary files or insert anew memory card You can lock SD SDHC SDXC or UHS 1 card to Card Locked prevent files from being deleted Unlock the card when shooting p 173 Appendix Cleaning the camera Camera lens and display Use a brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If any dust remains apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of cleaning paper and wipe gently Image sensor Depending on different shooting conditions dust may appear in photos because the image sensor is exposed to the external environment This problem is normal and the exposure to dust occurs in everyday use of the camera You can remove dust from the sensor by operating the sensor cleaning function p 156 If dust remains after cleaning the sensor contact a service center Do not insert the blower into the mounting opening of the lens Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Never use benzene thinners or alcohol to clean the device
113. n a PC Playback Editing Learn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete files J If you perform no operations for a while information and icons on the screen disappear When you operate the camera again they will reappear Viewing photos Press 0J e The most recent file you captured will be displayed 100 0001 ta C Press AF to scroll through files e You can also drag the image left or right to move to another file cameras due to unsupported sizes or codecs Use a computer or another device B You may not be able to edit or play back files that were captured with other to edit or play back these files Viewing image thumbnails In order to search for photos and videos you want convert to the thumbnail view The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look through items you wish to find You can also classify and display files by category such as date or file type Gil IE Scroll the jog dial to the left to select the thumbnail view mode Scroll the jog dial to the right to return to the previous mO Q mode Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Viewing files by category Viewing files as a folder In the thumbnail view press MENU gt C gt Filter Continuous and burst shots appear as a folder Selecting a folder will play a category back all photos automatically Deleting a folder will delete all photos in the
114. n the lens signify SAMSUNG 18 200 mm F3 5 6 3 ED OIS lens example il 1 3 5 6 3 18 200mm ED OIS 967 Cn T 130100 70 50 18 200 QS Bi ae 2 345 1 No Description Aperture value A range of supported aperture values For example 1 3 5 6 3 means the maximum aperture value range from 3 5 to 6 3 Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters This figure is expressed in a range minimum focal length to maximum focal length of the lens Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view ED ED stands for Extra low Dispersion Extra low dispersion glass is effective in minimizing chromatic aberration a distortion that occurs when a lens fails to focus all colors to the same convergence point OIS p 89 Optical Image Stabilization Lenses with this feature can detect camera shake and effectively cancel out the movement inside the camera The lens diameter When you attach a filter to the lens make sure that the diameters of the lens and the filter are the same My Camera You can use accessories including external flash and GPS module that can External flash layout help you capture better and more convenient photos SEF8A example For more information about optional accessories refer to the manual for l pre each accessory e The i
115. n 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 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 Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased Never use a damaged 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 service center to have the camera repaired Health and safety information 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 Do not expose
116. network settings may differ depending on network conditions Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use Before you connect to a network ensure your battery is fully charged You cannot upload or send files captured in some modes Files that you transfer to another device may not be supported by the device In this case use a computer to play back the files Wireless network gt Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Entering text lt q gt Learn how to enter text The icons in the table let you move the cursor change the case etc Touch a key to enter it 9 2123 4 English AS icon Description Move the cursor Stop entering text and return to the previous page Change case Switch between Symbol Number mode and the normal mode Change the input language Enter a space Save the displayed text Delete the last letter You can use only the English alphabets in some modes regardless of the display language You can enter up to 64 characters The screen may differ depending on the input mode Touch and hold a key to enter the character at the upper right corner of the key Wireless network The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the AutoShare 3 Onthe smart phone turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App feature via a WLAN When you capture a photo with your camera the photo issavedto thesmari phone automatically e For iOS devices turn on the Wi F
117. norama mode may result in a less pronounced 3D effect than those captured in 3D mode with a 3D lens Y Connect your camera to your 3D TV with the optional HDMI cable Do not view the 3D photos or videos captured by your camera on a 3D TV or 3D monitor for an extended period of time It may cause unpleasant symptoms such as eyestrain fatigue nausea and more 5 Turn on your 3D TV and then select the HDMI video source 6 Turnon your camera e The camera automatically enters Playback mode when you connect it to a 3D TV Connecting to external devices Transfer files on a memory card to your computer by connecting the 3 Turn on the camera camera to the PC e The computer recognizes the camera automatically U On your computer select My Computer Removable Disk Transferring files to your Windows OS DCIM 100PHOTO or 101_0101 computer 5 Select the files you want and then drag or save them to your computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk If the Folder Type i g You can connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk B O olde types sete Date e Tamne PE a UME For example if you capture a photo on January 1 the folder name will be TOT OTOT Turn off the camera C Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable e 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 responsi
118. ns or selecting a high aperture value Small Depth of Field Large Depth of Field What controls out of focus effects DOF depends on aperture value The wider the aperture is namely the lower the aperture value the lower the DOF becomes Under the condition where the focal length is equal a low aperture value leads to a photo with a low DOF 55 mm F5 7 55mm F22 Concepts in Photography Le DOF depends on focal length DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The longer the focal length is the lower the DOF gets A telescope lens with a longer focal length than a wide angle lens with a short focal length The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is the lower is better to capture a photo of a low DOF the DOF gets Therefore taking a photo close to a subject can result ina photo of low DOF A photo captured with a 18 mm wide angle lens A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens A phot tured with a 100 tel iiaa tg re a i ah A photo captured close to the subject Concepts in Photography Optical preview You can press the Custom button to view the optical preview before capturing a photo The camera adjusts the aperture to the predefined settings and shows the results on the screen Set the Custom button to Optical preview p 150 Composition It is fun to capture a photo of the beauty of world with a camera No matter how the world is b
119. o Ensure that the subject is within the recommended range which varies by lens e When a lens hood is attached the light from the flash can be blocked by the hood Remove the hood to use the flash J If the subject is too far from the camera or moves when the first flash fires red eyes may not be reduced Shooting Functions Set the shooting method when you flip the display 180 upward to help Default you capture a self portrait easily When you touch the subject on the Description display the timer will be set automatically to capture a photo Do not apply the function for a self portrait If you flip the display 180 upwards the timer 3 seconds One touch shot and face detection functions will be set automatically When the display is closed these options will revert to their default settings This function does not apply in some modes On J If you flip the display to capture a self portrait the captured image will be flipped horizontally In Shooting mode press MENU Self Shot an option yaa To set Self Shot options Shooting Functions The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera measures the quantity of light The camera measures the amount of light in a scene and in many of its modes uses the measurement to adjust various settings For example if a subject looks darker than its actual color the camera captures an overexposed photo of it If a subject lo
120. o is too bright or too dark Photos are distorted Playback screen does not appear on the connected external device Your computer does not recognize your camera Your computer disconnects the camera while transferring files Suggested remedies An incorrect White Balance can create unrealistic color Select the proper White Balance option to suit the light source p 77 Your photo is overexposed or underexposed e Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed e Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 76 e Turn the flash off or on p 94 e Adjust the exposure value p 102 This camera can have minute distortion when using a wide angle lens that enables shooting with a wide angle of view This is normal and does not cause malfunction Ensure that HDMI cable is properly connected to the external monitor Ensure that the memory card is properly recorded Ensure that the USB cable is connected correctly Ensure that your camera is switched on Ensure that you are using a supported operating system The file transfer may be interrupted by static electricity Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again Appendix gt Before contacting a service center Your computer cannot play videos i Launcher is not functioning properly Cannot set the DPOF for RAW files Auto Focus does not work Videos may not play on some video player programs To play video files captured with your camera use the
121. o not bend drop or subject memory cards to heavy impact or pressure Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields Avoid using or keeping memory cards in areas with high temperature high humidity or corrosive substances Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids dirt or foreign substances If dirty wipe the memory card clean with a soft cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera Do not allow liquids dirt or foreign substances to come in contact with memory cards or the memory card slot Doing so may cause memory cards or the camera to malfunction When you carry a memory card use a case to protect the card from electrostatic discharges Transfer important data to other media such as a hard disk CD or DVD When you use the camera for an extended period the memory card may become warm This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction Use amemory card that meets the standard requirements B The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Abo ut th batte ry e Do not rest the device on flammable surfaces such as bedding carpets or electric blankets for a prolonged period Use only Samsung approved batteries e When the device is switched on do not leave it in any confined space for a prolonged period e Do not allow battery terminals to come in contact with metallic objects such Battery specifications as neckl
122. ode You can enjoy more customized photos and videos by using the shooting functions Shooting Functions Photo size E cOm 5472x3648 3 2 Printing on A1 paper As you increase the resolution your photo or video will include more ial i ad pixels so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on a larger screen fom 3888x2592 3 2 Printing on A2 paper When you use a high resolution the file size will also increase Select a low resolution for photos that will be displayed in a digital picture frame or Sty 2976x1984 3 2 Printing on A3 paper uploaded to the web p 2m 1728x1152 3 2 Printing on A5 paper Eal 5472x3080 16 9 Printing on A1 paper or viewing on an HDTV Tel 3712x2088 16 9 Printing on A3 paper or viewing on an HDTV Fad 2944x1656 16 9 Printing on A4 paper or viewing on an HDTV Si 1920x1080 16 9 Printing on A5 paper or viewing on an HDTV 3m 3648x3648 1 1 Printing a square photo on A1 paper To set the size In Shooting mode press MENU Photo Size an option 2640x2640 1 1 Printing a square photo on A3 paper 2000x2000 1 1 Printing a square photo on A4 paper Lim 1024x1024 1 1 Printing a square photo on A5 paper Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions AS Shooting Functions gt Size and Resolution Quality The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format Photos captured by a camera are often transformed to the JPEG forma
123. oks lighter than its actual color the camera captures an underexposed photo of it The brightness and overall mood of the photo can also be affected by how the camera measures the amount of light Select an appropriate setting for a shooting condition To set a metering In Shooting mode press MENU Metering option an option Multi The Multi mode calculates the amount of light in multiple areas When light is sufficient or insufficient the camera adjusts the exposure by averaging the overall brightness of the scene This mode is suitable for general photos Shooting Functions gt Metering Spot The Spot mode calculates the amount of light in the center When you capture a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject correctly For example when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition the camera calculates that the overall amount of light is abundant which results in a darker photo The Spot mode can prevent this situation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated area The subject is in bright color while the background is dark The Spot mode is recommended for a situation like this where a huge difference in the exposure exists between a subject and a background Center weighted The Center weighted mode calculates a broader area than the Spot mode does It sums up the amount of light in the c
124. on or in heating devices such as microwave ovens stoves or radiators Heat can deform or overheat these devices which can cause a fire or explosion Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight as this may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches Clean your lens with a soft clean debris free lens cloth The camera may turn off if impacted from the outside This is to protect the memory card Turn on the camera to use it again While you use the camera it may heat up This is normal and should not affect your camera s lifespan or performance When you use the camera in low temperatures it may take some time to turn on the color of the display may be changed temporarily or after images may appear These conditions are not malfunctions and they will correct themselves when the camera is returned to milder temperatures Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies itchy skin eczema or swelling for people with sensitive skin If you experience any of these symptoms stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera s compartments slots or access points Damage due to improper use may not be covered by your warranty Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself Any damage that results from unqualified service is not covered by
125. on while playing the video you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X gt gt L gt P IAF DISP IS0 Adjust the volume or mute the sound Trimming a video during playback 1 Cc In Playback mode scroll to a video and then touch Ye Press X or touch P to start playing the video Press X or touch Ilat the point where you want the trimming to begin Press Fn or touch Start Point Press X or touch to resume playing the video Press X or touch Ilat the point where you want the trimming to end Playback Editing gt Playing videos Press Fn or touch End Point 8 Press Fn or touch Trim to trim a video e You can adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles that appear on the progress bar Q When the pop up message appears select Yes e You cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode p e The original video should be at least 10 seconds long e The camera will save the edited video as a new file and leave the original video intact Capturing an image during playback While viewing a video press or touch Ilat the point where you want to capture an image 2 Press Fn or touch Capture p e You cannot capture an image from a video recorded in 3D mode e The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video e The captured image is saved as a new file Playback Editing Perform photo editing tasks such as resizing rotating or redu
126. options 3 Press Video recording to start recording U Press Video recording again to stop Ea H 264 MPEG 4 part10 AVC is the latest video coding format established in 2003 collaboratively by ISO IEC and ITU T Since this format uses a high compression rate more data can be saved in less memory space If you have the image stabilizer option on when shooting a movie the camera may record the image stabilizer sound The zoom sound or other lens sounds may be recorded if you adjust the lens while recording a video When using an optional video lens the autofocus noise is not recorded If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie the recording will be interrupted Do not change the lens while recording If you attach an external microphone while recording a movie sound will not be recorded through the external microphone The previous settings are maintained If you remove the external microphone while recording a movie sound will not be recorded Turn off the camera before attaching or removing the external microphone My Camera gt Shooting modes e If you change the shooting angle of the camera suddenly while shooting a 3 D mM od e movie the camera may not be able to record images accurately Use a tripod to minimize camera shake You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens e The camera supports only the Multi AF function when recording a video You cannot use any other focus area sett
127. or playback may be jittery e To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options automatically depending on shooting conditions in 3D mode press e Shooting in low temperatures may result in color distortion in images and IMENU 3D Auto Mode On may consume more battery power e To change the 3D recording option press MENU gt e You may not be able to shoot properly in conditions below 8 5 LV 900 lux For best results capture photos in places with sufficient light e When you photograph objects that contain polarizing material such as a 3D REC Mode a desired option Default display sunglasses or a polarizing filter or use the polarizing material with your lens the images may appear dark or the 3D effect may not be applied properly BG Side by Side Displays two images next to each other Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right eye e If you rotate or tilt the camera vertically while shooting the 3D effect may not alternately in frames be applied properly Capture images with the camera in the normal position e If you shoot in fluorescent lighting or capture images displayed by projectors or TVs the images may appear black due to the flicker effect e In 3D mode the Enlarge x8 option of MF Assist may not be available e The camera s display shows 3D videos only in 2D e Photos captured with the 3D function are saved
128. orage first e You cannot upload video files to Samsung Link online storage e When there are no files in the camera memory you cannot use this feature e You can upload up to 20 files e You can also upload photos in Playback mode by pressing MENU and then selecting Share Wi Fi Samsung Link Wireless network gt USing Samsung Link to send files Viewing photos or videos on devices that 5 On the Samsung Link device select a camera to connect to Suppor samsu ng Link 6 On the Samsung Link device browse the shared photos or Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi videos e For information about searching for the camera and browsing the C Select Nearby devices photos or videos on the Samsung Link device refer to the device s user manual If the guide message appears select Yes l e Videos may not play smoothly depending on the type of Samsung The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via l a Link device or the network condition For smooth playback use a the most recently connected AP device 5 Ghz dual band AP device If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 123 You can set to allow only selected devices or all devices to connect by pressing MENU and then selecting DLNA Access Control on the screen A sharing file list is created Wait until other devices can find your camera 3 Connect the Samsung Link device to a network and then
129. our network administrator or network service provider If a WLAN requires authentication from the service provider you may not be able to connect to it To connect to the WLAN contact your network service provider Depending on the encryption type the number of digits in the password may differ A WLAN connection may not be possible in all surroundings The camera may display a WLAN enabled printer on the AP List You cannot connect to a network via a printer You cannot connect your camera to a network and a TV simultaneously Connecting to a network may incur additional charges Costs will vary based on the conditions of your contract If you cannot connect to a WLAN try another AP from the available AP list A login page may appear when you select free WLANs provided by some network service providers Enter your ID and password to connect to the WLAN For information about registering or the service contact the network service providers Be cautious when you enter personal information for an AP connection Do not enter any payment or credit card information on your camera The manufacturer is not liable for any problem caused by entering such information Available network connections may differ by country The WLAN feature of your camera must comply with radio transmission laws in your region To ensure compliance use the WLAN feature only in the country where you purchased the camera The process for adjusting
130. peeds shaking the camera shooting in dark places capturing moving subjects nearby shooting conditions where the brightness or color of light is changing Photos taken are automatically saved and shooting is stopped under the following conditions if you change the shooting direction while shooting if you move the camera too rapidly if you do not move the camera My Camera gt Shooting modes Recording a video In Shooting mode you can record Full HD videos 1920X1080 by pressing Video recording The camera lets you record a video up to 29 minutes and 59 seconds in length at 60 30 24 or 15 fps and saves the files in MP4 H 264 format 60 fps is available only with 1920X1080 and 1280X720 and 24 fps is available only with 1920X810 15 fps is available only with some Smart Filter options The sound is recorded via the camera s microphone You can set the exposure by adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed for the mode you selected When you use a lens that does not have an AF MF switch while recording a video press AF to deactivate or activate the AF function When you use the lens that has an AF MF switch the AF function works according to the switch s setting Select Fader to fade in or out a scene You can also select Voice Wind Cut or other options to set recording options p 106 Rotate the mode dial to GU P A S M or B e This feature may not work in some modes 2 Set the desired
131. phone Hot shoe cover Hot shoe Eyelet for camera strap Image sensor Internal antenna NFC tag Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using a wireless network Speaker Lens release button Lens mount Lens mount index AF assist light Timer lamp Power switch Shutter button My Camera gt Camera layout VI Aa WwW N Video recording button Start recording a video EV adjust button p 102 Press and hold the button and then scroll the jog dial to adjust the exposure value In M mode the aperture value will be adjusted Fn button Access the Smart panel and fine tune some settings button In the Menu screen Save the selected options In Shooting mode Allow you to select a focus area manually in some shooting modes Navigation button In Shooting mode DISP View camera settings and change options SQ Select an ISO value amp Select a drive option AF Select an AF mode In other situations Move up down left right respectively Delete Custom button In Shooting mode Perform the assigned function p 150 In Playback mode Delete files Playback button Enter Playback mode Status lamp Indicate the status of the camera Blinking When saving a photo shooting a video sending data toa computer connecting to WLAN or sending a photo Steady When there is no data transfer when data transfer to a computer is complete or charging the
132. quality than Digital zoom However the photo resolution may change compared to when you zoom in by rotating the zoom ring b e Zoom is not available when you capture burst shots e Zoom is not available when you capture photos in the RAW file format j is deactivated when you record videos by pressing the video Rotate the mode dial to P A S M or aN Ca i y pressing e This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode Press i Function on the lens to select Zoom e You can also press i Function and then press AF or drag the screen to select Zoom 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio e You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an option e Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Zoom X1 2 4560X3040 13 9M 4560X2568 11 7M 3040X3040 9 2M x1 4 3888X2592 10 1M 3888X2184 8 5M 2592X2592 6 7M x1 7 3264X2176 7 1M 3264X1840 6 0M 2176X2176 4 7M Z x2 2736X1824 5 0M 2736X1536 4 2M 1824X1824 3 3M These figures are based on the maximum resolution at each image ratio My Camera gt Shooting modes Smart mode CON l l Macro Capture small or close up subjects In Smart mode you can capture photos with options that are preset for a specific scene Action Freeze Capture subjects moving at high speed Rich Tones Capture a photo with vibrant colors Rotate the mode dial to
133. r the OIS function to stabilize the camera Cloud Computing Cloud computing is a technology that allows you to store data on remote servers and to use them from a device with internet access Color space The range of colors that the camera can see Color temperature Color Temperature is a measurement in degrees Kelvin K that indicates the hue of a specific type of light source As the color temperature increases the color of the light source has a more bluish quality As the color temperature decreases the color of the light source has a more reddish quality At 5 500 degrees Kelvin the color of the light source is similar to the sun at midday Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition DCF Design rule for Camera File system A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Depth of field The distance between the nearest and farthest points that can be acceptably focused in a photograph Depth of field varies with lens aperture focal length and distance from the camera to the subject For example using a smaller f number will create a large depth of field and blur the background in the composition DPOF Digital Print Order Format A format for writing printing information such as selected image
134. ra immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance 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 e Using unauthorized batteries chargers cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode damage your camera or cause injury e 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 Health and safety information 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 whe
135. ratures for an extended period of time Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera s internal components 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 the charger during a thunderstorm This may result in electric shock Health and safety information 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 a safe 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 came
136. rching and managing files Deleting files Delete files in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card Protected files are not deleted Deleting a single file You can select a single file and delete it In Playback mode select a file and then press f C When the pop up message appears select Yes Deleting multiple files You can select multiple files and delete them In Playback mode press MENU C Delete Select e Alternatively in thumbnails view press 1 and then select files to delete 2 Select files you want to delete by pressing AF and then press e Press X again to cancel your selection 3 Press 1 U When the pop up message appears select Yes Playback Editing gt Searching and managing files Deleting all files You can delete all files on the memory card at once In Playback mode press MENU C Select gt Delete All 3 When the pop up message appears select Yes A d DO D JE Ly ae C UA L N LNs D oO eS a an Ti 2 LE ees pis ay S o D De D DO DO D L a D D O D D m s Q Playback Editing Enlarging a photo You can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode You can also use the Trim function to extract the portion of the image displayed on the screen and save it as a new f
137. red e The g icon will appear on the image that the camera recommends Rotate the mode dial to and then select Best Face 2 Align your subject in the frame and then half press Shutter to focus 3 Press Shutter to capture the photo e The camera captures 5 photos consecutively e The first photo is set as the background image O Touch to save the photo e The camera automatically detects faces after shooting p e Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking y Touch a face to replace e The resolution is set to 5 9M or less My Camera gt Shooting modes Capturing panoramic photos D With Shutter pressed slowly move the camera in the direction you selected Capture a 2D or 3D panoramic photo Captured 3D panoramic photos can be viewed only on a 3D TV or 3D monitor In 3D Panorama mode you can capture a scene only in horizontal directions Rotate the mode dial to and then select Panorama e Arrows pointing in the direction of motion are displayed and the entire shooting image is displayed in the preview box Press MENU gt Panorama Live Panorama or 3D e When the scenes are aligned the camera captures the next photo automatically 3 Press MENU to return to Shooting mode UY Press and hold Shutter to start shooting 6 When you are finished release Shutter e The camera will automatically save the shots into one photo e If you release Shutter whil
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139. s and number of prints on a memory card DPOF compatible printers sometimes available at photo shops can read the information from the card for convenient printing Appendix gt Glossary EV Exposure Value All the combinations of the camera s shutter speed and lens aperture that result in the same exposure EV Compensation This feature allows you to quickly adjust the exposure value measured by the camera in limited increments to improve the exposure of your photos Exif Exchangeable Image File Format A specification to define an image file format for digital cameras created by the Japan Electronic Industries Development Association JEIDA Exposure The amount of light allowed to reach the camera s sensor Exposure is controlled by a combination of the shutter speed the aperture value and ISO sensitivity Flash A speed light that helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions Focal length The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point in millimeters Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view Histogram A graphical representation of the brightness of an image The horizontal axis represents the brightness and the vertical axis represents the number of pixels High points at the left too dark and right too bright on the histogram indicate a photo that is improperly exposed H
140. s You can get a clearer and sharper photo by The focus on the photo below was repositioned and resized so that it fits selecting an appropriate focus area the subject s face To set the auto In Shooting mode press MENU AF Area focus area an option e Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions e When the AF MF switch is set to MF you cannot change the AF area from the shooting menu e When you use the Face Detection AF option the camera focuses on the area with the white frame automatically e Depending on the Picture Wizard options Face Detection may not be effective To resize or move the focus area in Shooting mode press E Use the e When you set manual focus Face Detection may not be available p navigation button to move the focus area Scroll the jog dial to resize the focus e Face Detection may not be effective when area the subject is far from the camera itis too bright or too dark the subject is not facing the camera the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask the subject s facial expression changes drastically the subject is backlit or the lighting conditions are unstable Shooting Functions gt AF area Multi AF Face detection AF The camera displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set The camera focuses on human faces preferentially Faces of up to correctly The photo is divided into two or more areas and the camera 10 people can be detect
141. sequence clearly e The available options may differ depending on shooting conditions e There is an interval between two bursts of the flash Do not move until the flash fires a second time e If you select Off the flash does not fire even when an external flash is attached Use only Samsung approved flashes Using incompatible flashes may damage your camera Shooting Functions gt Flash Reducing the red eye effect Adjusting the flash intensity If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark a red When the flash is on adjust the flash intensity 2 levels glow may appear in the eyes To reduce the red eye effect select Auto Red eye or Fill in Red In Shooting mode press Fn Flash an option DISP scroll the jog dial or press 8 AF to adjust the flash intensity To set the flash intensity Without red eye reduction With red eye reduction p e You can also drag the slider or touch to adjust the intensity e Adjusting the flash intensity may not be effective when the subject is too close to the camera you seta high ISO sensitivity the exposure value is too big or too small e In some shooting modes you cannot use this function e Ifyou attach an intensity adjustable external flash to the camera the intensity settings of the flash will be applied e Ifthe subject is too close when you use the flash some light may be blocked resulting in a dark phot
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145. ssssssseessesssssssss 133 Sending photos OF videos to a PC si cccsscsccrssescsssnusssssieisastersesdsassonosnisstnincesssises 133 Sending photos or videos via eMail ssessssssesssoscscscscscsesososcsosescsesese 135 Changing email settihg S avaceasnuisvencianipuninarndavennianieinents 135 Storing yur iN OEM APIO I lcssasavsstsecenoytecssntesntessnrtanss4ceectarstoesnanvee sucertiatareerietnnecee 135 Setting an email password sessssvsscsscnsesasstisoesecssseteccncansi eandswsrademssorastacmeantignicicaieestss 136 Changing the email password c scssssssssssessessesssssssscsscsscsscscsecsscsscssescenceseeseens 137 Sending photos or videos via eMail sssssesssssssessssssecssssseecesssssesesssseeeesssseeres 137 Using photo or video sharing websiteS seseseseseseseseseseocseoeoeoeseseoeces 139 Accessing a website sssssssssssssseccsssseccesssssesosssssccesssssceesssseesssssseceesssseresssseeesssss 139 Uploading photos OF vidE oS sesssseessssseesssssssessssseccessssscersssseecsssseseeessssscessssses 140 Using Samsung Link to send files sesesseseseseseseseoseseseseseosososeseseosseosesese 141 Uploading photos to online Storage sssssessssssseesssssscessssssecsssssecessssssesesssses 141 Viewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link 142 Sending photos using Wi Fi Direct ssessssessossossssosesseseosossosossoseosossoses 144 Chapter 5 Camera settings menu User settiNgS aari
146. t Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory Reset defaults Date time language and video output settings do not change Yes No Open Source View open source licenses JS Licenses l fs A gAn DO ng 8 ICT z A ig A EO OAN r fy mimo UCB A AN f ie ail mT hy 7 ere a AUT T wU Ol U0 he a Chapter O ting t t PAY Make full use of the camera by connecting it to external devices such as a computer HDTV or 3D TV Connecting to external devices Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to an HDTV 3D TV 5 Turn on the camera i ional HDMI le i using an optiona cable e The camera automatically enters Playback mode when you connect it to an HDTV Viewing files on an HDTV O View photos or play videos using the camera buttons In Shooting Or Playback mode press M ENU gor p e When using the HDMI cable you can connect the camera to an HDTV using HDMI Output an option p 153 the Anynet CEC method e The Anynet CEC functions allow you to control connected devices using the TV remote control C Turn off your camera and HDTV e Ifthe HDTV supports Anynet CEC the TV turns on automatically when used in conjunction with the camera This feature may not be available on some i HDTVs 3 Connect po LAETA to ran HDTV with the optional HDMI e When connected to an HDTV by an HDMI cable the camera
147. t and stored in the memory according to the settings of the camera at the time of shooting RAW files are not transformed to the JPEG format and are stored in the memory without any changes RAW files have the file extension SRW To adjust and calibrate exposures White Balances tones contrasts and colors of the RAW files or to convert them into JPEG or TIFF format use the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom program found on the supplied DVD ROM Ensure you have enough space on the memory card to save photos in the RAW format In Shooting mode press MENU A Quality To set the quality n Description Super Fine e Compressed for the best quality e Recommended for printing in large size Fine e Compressed for better quality e Recommended for printing in normal size icon Format ER JPEG RAW RAW Rau RAW JPEG Rau RAW JPEG Rul RAW JPEG Description Normal e Compressed for normal quality e Recommended for printing in small size or uploading to the web RAW e Save a photo without data loss e Recommended for editing after shooting RAW S Fine Save a photo in both the JPEG S Fine quality and RAW format RAW Fine Save a photo in both the JPEG Fine quality and RAW format RAW Normal Save a photo in both the JPEG Normal quality and RAW format B Available options may differ depending on shooting conditions Shooting Functions The ISO sensi
148. t color saturation sharpness or i contrast e To customize your own picture wizard select hr Joa or Zg and then adjust the color saturation sharpness and contrast e Picture Wizard options cannot be set with Smart Filter options at the same Examples ae Portrait Landscape Forest Shooting Functions Learn how to adjust the camera s focus according to the subjects You can select a focusing mode appropriate to the subject among Single To set the auto l In Shooting mode press AF an option Auto Focus Continuous Auto Focus and Manual Focus The AF function is activated when you press Shutter halfway In the MF mode you have to P E IMENU 3 gt AF Mode gt an option in Shooting mode e The available options may differ depending on the lens in use rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually In most cases you can have a focus by selecting Single AF Fast moving subjects or subjects of a color similar to the background are difficult to focus Select an appropriate focusing mode for such instances If your lens has an AF MF switch you must set the switch according to the selected mode Set the switch to AF when you select Single AF or Continuous AF Set the switch to MF when you select Manual Focus When your lens has no AF MF switch press AF to select a desired AF mode Shooting Functions gt AF mode Single AF Continuous AF Single AF is appropriate for shooting a st
149. tatus lamp is off make sure that the battery is inserted correctly e If the camera is on while charging the battery may not fully charge Turn off the camera before charging the battery e Do not use your camera when you are charging the battery This may cause a fire or electric shock Do not pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the power outlet as this may cause a fire or electric shock Let the battery charge for at least 10 minutes before turning on the camera If you connect the camera to an external power source when the battery is depleted using high energy consuming functions will cause the camera to turn off To use the camera normally recharge the battery If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully charged the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly Charge the battery until the red status lamp turns off If the status lamp blinks in red reconnect the cable or remove the battery and insert it again If you charge the battery when the cable is overheated or the temperature is too high the status lamp may blink in red Charging will start when the battery cools down Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life After charging is finished disconnect the cable from your camera Do not bend or place heavy objects on the AC cable Doing so may damage the cable Appendix gt Maintaining the camera
150. ted to your camera before it is Shooting mode connected automatically e This feature may not be supported in some modes or may not be available ek with some shooting options e An icon that shows the connection status amp will appear on the camera s screen Onthe camera in Shooting mode press MENU 6 Onthe camera capture a photo e The captured photo is saved to the camera and then transferred to C Onthe camera select AutoShare On the smart phone If the pop up message that prompts you to download the e If you recorded a video it is saved only to the camera application appears select Next Wireless network The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the MobileLink Onthe camera rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi feature via a WLAN You can easily send photos or videos to your smart panone 2 On the camera select e If the pop up message that prompts you to download the B e The MobileLink feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones or Galaxy application appears select Next Tab models with the Android 2 3 OS or higher or iOS devices with the iOS 6 0 or higher Before using this feature check the device s firmware and update it if needed 3 On the camera select a sending option e You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or device before using this feature You can download the application from Samsung e If you select Select Files from Smartphone you can use your Apps
151. the lens to direct sunlight This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction lf the camera overheats remove the battery and allow it to cool down e Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise the internal temperature of the camera If the camera stops operating remove the battery and allow it to cool down e High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos This is normal and does not affect your camera s overall performance 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 e Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked so avoid transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks e The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on copyrights trademarks intellectual property laws or public decency ordinances Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Mode indications
152. the previously saved user s f f setting information email address and recently sent email list will be deleted search for available AP devices p 123 J y 3 Press MENU Y Select Setting Password On e To deactivate the password select Off D When the pop up appears select OK Wireless network gt Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email password O w A n L W Rotate the mode dial to Wi FI Select e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 123 Press MENU Select Change Password Enter your current 4 digit password Enter a new 4 digit password Enter the new password again When the pop up appears select OK Sending photos or videos via email You can send photos or videos stored on the camera via email For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi C Select e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device e If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 123 3 Select the Sender box enter your email address and then touch e If you have previously saved your information it will be inserted automatically p 135 e
153. then press Shutter to capture the photo Ed e As you sharpen photos the aperture value Increases and the shutter speed reduces In dark places photos may be blurry e This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode Using i Function in P A S M modes When you use the i Function button on an i Function lens you can manually select and adjust shutter speed aperture value exposure value ISO sensitivity and White Balance on the lens Rotate the mode dial to P A S or M Press i Function on the lens to select a setting e You can also press i Function and then press AF or drag the screen to select a setting My Camera gt Shooting modes 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option Available options e You can also scroll the jog dial or drag the screen to select an Shootingmode P A S M d option Aperture O O A muro 100 m m Zoom oo oO 9 Oo gt ee ee a p e To select items to appear when you press i Function on the lens in Shooting UY Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to mode press MENU amp iFn Customizing an item ca pture the photo e This function is not available when you set 3D Auto Mode in 3D mode My Camera gt Shooting modes UR ROPA UY Half press Shutter to focus and then press Shutter to The Zoom allows you to zoom in on a subject with less degradation capture the photo of photo
154. tion to gradually fade in at the start of the scene Set the fade out option to gradually fade out the scene Use the function appropriately and add dramatic effects on your videos To set fader In Shooting mode press MENU Fader options an option icon Description tl Off Fader function not used MA In Scene gradually fades in J Out Scene gradually fades out In out The fader function is applied at the start and end of the scene B When you use the fader function it may take longer to save a file Shooting Functions gt Video functions Voice Sometimes a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound Turn the voice off to record a muted video To set voice In Shooting mode press MENU Voice options an option Wind cut When you record videos in noisy environments unintended sounds can be recorded in videos In particular severe wind noise recorded in videos distracts you from enjoying your videos Use the Wind Cut function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise To reduce wind In Shooting mode press MENU Wind Cut sound an option Mic Level Set the mic level for the shooting conditions To set the mic level In Shooting mode press MENU Mic Level an option Chapter y Playback Editing Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos Refer to chapter 6 for editing files o
155. tivity value represents the sensitivity of camera to light The larger the ISO value the more sensitive the camera is to light Consequently by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity value you can capture photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds However this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo To set ISO sensitivity In Shooting mode press IS0 an option Examples ISO 100 i x t P i i 5 oy ISO 800 ISO 3200 You can also set the option by pressing MENU ISO an option in Shooting mode Increase the ISO value in places where flash use is prohibited You can capture a clear photo by setting a high ISO value without having to secure more light Use the Noise Reduction function in order to reduce the visual noise that can appear on photos of a high ISO value p 146 Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions Shooting Functions White Balance represents the light source that influences on the color of a photo The color of a photo depends on the type and quality of the light source If you want the color of your photo to be realistic select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the White Balance such as Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Tungsten or adjust color temperature manually You can also adjust color for the preset light sources so that the colors of the photo match the actual scene under mixed lighting conditions
156. top SYS Capture Description Playback speed Multi Motion Current playback time Video length View previous file Scan backward Each time you touch the scan backward icon you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Pause or resume playback View next file Scan forward Each time you touch the scan forward icon you change the scan speed in this order 2X 4X 8X Adjust the volume or mute the sound My Camera gt Display icons Changing the information displayed Press DISP repeatedly to change the display type e Basic shooting information Shooting mode Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity etc JX Wr Basic shooting information Shooting option buttons ay J lt l N aof MENU Fn AutoShare Touch AF Level gauge pe e Basic shooting information Shooting option buttons Peal ll B E E U Shooting ae T Current shooting options information Photo size Drive H A f mode Flash Metering AF mode etc I jf BRI I a HA AN o e Basic shooting information Shooting option buttons 1 Vr Pa ny imo diN A Current shooting options information Histogram Date gr ME Fi P di N N f fi and time n sog naa MNT l mee E i l 5 N N OUA 7 e Basic information 17 IR l e Display all information about the current file F H N N N U IR Playback aoa e Display all information about the current
157. tter speed F35 Aperture value Aaaa Exposure adjustment value ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity p 76 These icons appear when you attach an optional GPS module Photos that were captured without inserting a memory card cannot be transferred to a memory card or a computer 2 Shooting options Ficon Description Om Photo size Drive mode Flash p 94 Flash intensity adjustment Metering p 97 B ME SAF AF mode p 80 Focus area D Face detection Oh White Balance p 77 i White Balance micro adjustment rt Optical Image Stabilization OIS p 89 Q Zoom on Zoom ratio RAW RAW file Dynamic Range p 100 3 Shooting options Touch 3 Change Smart mode D AutoShare Touch AF options MENU Shooting options Fn Smart panel This icon appears only when you select Smart mode Ed The icons displayed will change according to the mode you select or the options you set My Camera gt Display icons Recording videos 2 Shooting options icon Description nee Video size CAF AF mode p 80 Metering p 97 White Balance p 77 g ai 00 00 00 10 Pa Optical Image Stabilization OIS ELE p 89 3 1 40 F35 lili SOlAUTO A a White Balance micro adjustment 1 Shooting information uad Fader p 105 C Muri Motion p 105 g Shooting mode P Voice recording off p 106 Current recording time Available 00 00 00 10 i recording
158. ture You can also send an email in Playback mode by pressing MENU and then selecting Share Wi Fi Email Wireless network Upload your photos or videos to file sharing websites Available websites U Enter your ID and password to log in will be displayed on your camera To upload files to some websites you e information ntering text refer to Entering text must visit the website and register before connecting your camera For information about entering text refer to Entering text p 127 e If you connected to SkyDrive refer to Using the login browser p 125 Accessi ng a website e To select an ID from the list select W an ID 1 Rotate the mode dial to Wi Fi e If you have previously logged in to the website you may be logged in automatically C Select amp B You must have an existing account on the file sharing website to use this feature 3 Select a website If the pop up message that prompts you to create an account appears select OK e The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN it will search for available AP devices p 123 Wireless network gt Using photo or video sharing websites Uploading photos or videos Access the website with your camera 2 Select files to upload e You can select up to 20 files The total size must be 10 MB or less On some webs
159. turn on the Samsung Link feature e Refer to your device s user manual for more information Y On the camera allow the Samsung Link device to connect to A The camera is connected to a TV that supports Samsung Link via WLAN your camera Wireless network gt Using Samsung Link to send files You can share up to 1 000 recent files On a Samsung Link device you can view only photos or videos captured with your camera The range of the wireless connection between your camera and a Samsung Link device may vary depending on the specifications of the AP If the camera is connected to 2 Samsung Link devices playback may be slower Photos or videos will be shared in their original sizes You can use this feature only with devices that support Samsung Link Shared photos or videos will not be stored on the Samsung Link device but they can be stored in the camera to meet the device s specifications Transferring photos or videos to the Samsung Link device may take some time depending on the network connection the number of files to be shared or the sizes of the files If you power off the camera abnormally while viewing photos or videos on a Samsung Link device for example by removing the battery the device considers the camera to still be connected The order of photos or videos on the camera may be different than on the Samsung Link device Depending on the number of photos or videos you want to share it may take some time to
160. u move your camera to follow a moving subject Default there is too much camera shake icon Description the shutter speed is slow for example when you select Night in Q mode y Off The OIS function is off This option may not be available with the battery is low OFF some lenses you capture a close up shot i Mode 1 The OIS function is applied only when you press e Ifyou use the OIS function with a tripod your images may be blurred by OHS Shutter in full or half the vibration of the OIS sensor Deactivate the OIS function when you use a tripod Yi Mode 2 The OIS function is on e Ifthe camera is hit or dropped the display will be blurry If this occurs turn off the camera and then turn it on again e Use the OIS function only when needed because the function consumes more battery power e To set an OIS option on the menu set the OIS switch on your lens to ON e This option may not be available with some lenses e Off may not be available with some lenses Shooting Functions You can set the shooting method such as Continuous Burst Timer and so on Select Single to capture one photo at a time Select Continuous or Burst to shoot fast moving subjects Select AE Bracket WB Bracket or P Wiz Bracket to adjust exposure White Balance or apply Picture Wizard effects You can also select Timer to capture a photo of yourself To set the shooting method In Shooting mode press an opt
161. uage in the memory without any changes With Adobe Photoshop Lightroom you can calibrate exposures White Balances tones contrasts and colors 3 Follow the on screen instructions of photos You can also edit JPEG or TIFF files as well as RAW files For more information refer to the program guide be able to open RAW files In this case update the program from the Adobe website In Adobe Photoshop Lightroom an image s brightness color and other effects may be displayed differently This occurs because the original camera settings and options applied during image capture are removed ready for it to be processed in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom B e Depending on your version of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom you may not Chapter Appendix Get information about error messages camera maintenance trouble shooting tips specifications and optional accessories Appendix When the following error messages appear try these remedies Error messages Suggested remedies s Folder and file Error messages Suggested remedies File names do not match the DCF standard Transfer number are max the files on the memory card to your computer and The lens is locked Rotate the lens counter clockwise values Replace Lens is locked until you hear a click p 46 the card format the card p 155 Turn off your camera and then tann tonmagain Error 00 Turn off your camera and remount the lens If the Card Error e Remove your me
162. your warranty Appendix gt Maintaining the camera About memory card Supported memory card This product supports SD Secure Digital SDHC Secure Digital High E t Capacity SDXC Secure Digital eXtended Capacity UHS 1 Ultra High a Speed 1 microSD microSDHC microSDXC or microUHS 1 memory cards Memory card adapter To use micro memory cards with this product a PC or a memory card Terminal reader insert the card into an adapter Write protect switch Label front You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write protect switch on an SD SDHC SDXC or UHS 1 card Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock Unlock the card when capturing photos and videos Appendix gt Maintaining the camera Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions These capacities are based on a 2 GB SD card Quality nr a l 20 0M 5472X3648 151 179 218 O omowa em O S a E a we a a emsa O om w o a O a o a j os O 7s O mooo eros O namos eS E S S S S e S S S a E O moso nots Appendix gt Maintaining the camera C Normal 1080 A Approx 10 10 1920X1080 60 fps 1080 eg Approx 17 41 1920X1080 30 fps 1080 CEL Approx 23 38 1920X1080 15 fps 810 reste Approx 21 35 1920X810 24 fps 120 BOP Video Approx 16 51 1280X720 60 fps 120 EWE Approx 29 11 1280X720 30 fps

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