Samsung NX3000 user manual 151, Using Samsung i-Launcher, Requirements for Windows OS

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Connecting to external devices > Using programs on a PC

Using Samsung i-Launcher

	Icon	Description
		You can download the firmware of your camera.

		Download the User Manual.

		Download this program to convert Samsung RAW files (SRW) to DNG
		files.

		i-Launcher provides a link for downloading the PC Auto Backup
		program when you connect the camera to a computer. You can
		send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC
		wirelessly.



		If you cannot open Samsung RAW files (SRW) with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom,
		convert the file format to DNG with the Samsung DNG Converter or update the
		Adobe Photoshop Lightroom program.

Using i-Launcher

i-Launcher allows you update the firmware of the camera or the lens or provides a link to download the PC Auto Backup program.

Requirements for Windows OS

	Item	Requirements
	CPU	Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or higher/
	CPU	AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher
		AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher

	RAM	Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB or more recommended)

	OS*	Windows 7, Windows 8

	Hard disk	250 MB or more (1 GB and above recommended)
	capacity	250 MB or more (1 GB and above recommended)
	capacity

		•	1024X768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible
			monitor (1280X1024 pixels, 32-bit color display
	Others		recommended)
	Others	•	USB 2.0 port
		•	USB 2.0 port

•nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ ATI X1600 series or higher

*A 32-bit version of i-Launcher will be installed—even on 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Windows 8.

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Contents Page Copyright information Health and safety information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your cameraDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightCamera or other equipment Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers Never use a damaged battery or memory card Do not touch the flash while it firesDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fieldsCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Do not expose the lens to direct sunlightAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal positionSafety warnings and precautions Icons used in this manualAdditional information Shutter buttonContents Shooting Functions 102 103105 106107 108147 148134 141155 156168 171Concepts in Photography Holding the cameraApart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture Aperture Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the apertureAperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Shutter speed ApertureValue ISO sensitivityCorrelation between focal length, angle, and perspective Look at these photos below and compare the changesDOF depends on aperture value What controls out-of-focus effects?DOF depends on focal length DOF preview Rule of ThirdsCompositions. Below are a few examples Flash Flash guide number Bounce PhotographyManually. For Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0My Camera Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Getting startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following itemsCamera layout 11 10 9 8 Using the Mobile button Insert a memory card and batteryHdmi port USB portUsing the display Using the Self shot modeFlip the display upward Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press ShutterSlide the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory cardUsing the memory card adapter Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the batteryRed light blinking Charging error Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup My Camera Performing the initial setup Press m to finish the initial setupUsing m Selecting the photo size in P modeSelecting functions options Rotate the navigation button or press D/I/C/F to move,Using the Smart panel Press m to switch to Shooting modeAdjust the exposure value in P mode Press m to go back to the previous menuUsing iFn Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAdjust the ISO sensitivity White Balance Select a White Balance optionWhite Balance Available optionsAperture Shutter Speed Capturing photos Shooting modeDisplay icons Recording videos About the level gaugePlaying videos Playback modeViewing photos Changing the information displayed Press D repeatedly to change the display typeShooting PlaybackLenses Lens layoutFunction button p Lens mount index Focus ring Zoom button Lens contactsLocking or unlocking the lens Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens exampleSamsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signifyAperture value Focal lengthLamp Hot shoe fastening dial Hot shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Lift up the flash for use Shooting modes Smart Auto mode Recognizable scenes Press Shutter to capture the photoProgram mode Program Shift Minimum shutter speedAperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Manual mode Using Framing ModeUsing the Bulb function To use a bulbSmart mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a sceneUsing the Best Face mode Press f to save the photoPanorama mode When you are finished, release ShutterPress Video recording again to stop Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, or sRecording a video My Camera Shooting modes Available functions by shooting mode For details about shooting functions, see ChapterShooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo sizeQuality Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW formatSuper Fine FineISO sensitivity ExamplesWhite Balance You can also customize preset White Balance options Picture Wizard photo styles AF mode AF mode Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manuallySingle AF Continuous AFManual focus AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF area AF areaSelection AF Red frame Your camera failed to focus Multi AFTracking AF Shooting Functions AF area Face Detection NormalSmile Shot Wink Shot Face Winking faceAdjust the focus MF Assist MF AssistAvailable on a lens that supports manual focus Off Do not use the MF Assist functionOptical Image Stabilization OIS Drive shooting method SingleContinuous BurstTimer Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketWhite Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz BracketDepth Bracketing Flash Flash ClearlyReducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensityWhen the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels Metering Metering MultiCenter-weighted SpotMeasuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range Smart Filter OffVignetting MiniatureExposure compensation To adjust itIndicator Exposure lock ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lockWhen Video Out is set to Ntsc When Video Out is set to PALVideo functions Movie sizeMovie quality Multi MotionSet the Movie quality Set the playing speed of a videoFader VoicePlayback/Editing 101 Viewing photosViewing image thumbnails Press y102 Viewing files by categoryViewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category103 Protecting filesDeleting files Playback mode, scroll to a file Press m z Protect OnDeleting all files 104Deleting multiple files Viewing photos 105Enlarging a photo Viewing a slide showView the slide show 106Auto rotating Playing videos 107Trimming a video during playback Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m108 Capturing an image during playbackEditing photos 109Rotating a photo Select Select an optionSelect Select an adjusting option 110Select → Select an option Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file111 Retouching faces112 Applying Smart Filter effectsSelect , and then select an option Press o Press f to saveWireless network Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Connecting to a Wlan114 Select an APSetting network options Manually setting the IP addressWi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press F 115116 Network connection tips117 Entering textUsing NFC features in Shooting mode Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo BeamUsing NFC features in Wi-Fi mode 118Saving files to a smart phone automatically 119Shooting mode, select m b AutoShare On On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App120 Capture a photoRotate the mode dial to B On the camera, select Sending photos or videos to a smart phone121 On the camera, select a sending optionWireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 122Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones 123124 Select the smart phone from the listUsing a smart phone as a remote shutter release 125126 Touch to record a video and touch to stop a video127 Using the Home Monitor+Enter your Samsung account ID and password to log Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor+ application 128Start monitoring on your smart phone Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC129 Sending photos or videos to a PC130 Select OKUsing Samsung Link to view files 131Wireless network Using Samsung Link to view files 132Camera settings menu User settings 134ISO Customizing Noise ReductionBracket Settings You can set up the options for each bracketing135 DMF Direct Manual Focus136 Color SpaceSRGB Adobe RGBSet to adjust ISO sensitivity White Balance Set to adjust the White Balance137 Distortion CorrectYou can add or remove shooting information from the display 138User Display 139 Key MappingLive view NFC MobileLink/NFC Image SizeLens Button Speed Settings 140Grid Line AF Lamp141 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 142 143 Ntsc Auto *, 1080i , 720p , 480pHdmi Output File Number144 Connecting to external devices 146 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an Hdtv Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk147 Transferring files to your Mac OS Disconnecting the camera for Windows148 149 Using programs on a PC Installing i-LauncherTurn on the camera Install i-Launcher on the PC 150Requirements for Windows OS Using Samsung i-Launcher151 Downloading the PC Auto Backup program 152Requirements for Mac OS Opening Samsung i-Launcher153 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix Error messages 155156 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores157 Inappropriate places to use or store the cameraOther cautions Using the camera with caution in humid environments158 Supported memory card 159About memory card 160 Memory card capacity20.0M 162 294 403 PhotoVideo 161Approx About the battery Battery specifications162 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements163 Disposal guidelinesBattery life Low battery message164 Photos165 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when166 Updating the firmware 167168 169 170 Camera specifications 171172 173 174 Without battery and memory card 175117.4 X 65.9 X 39.0 mm 40 CGlossary 176177 178 179 180 181 You can purchase the following optional items Optional accessories182 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Index183 184 Connect the flash Flash layoutMac Windows Capturing Options Recording ViewingPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product