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Indications used in this manual

Icons used in this manual

Icon		Function
		Additional information

		Safety warnings and precautions

[	]	Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
[	]	shutter button.
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The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select 1 Quality (represents select 1, and then Quality).

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Mode indications

Mode	Indication
Smart Auto	t

Program	P

Aperture Priority	A

Shutter Priority	S

Manual	M

Lens Priority	i

Smart	s

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Contents

USER MANUAL ‡ Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc Copyright informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquidscamera or other equipment Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers Caution-situations that could cause damage to yourDo not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Never use a damaged battery, or memory cardDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impactsDo not expose the lens to direct sunlight If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool downCheck that the camera is operating properly before use You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your cameraMode indications Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control ContentsConcepts in Photography My CameraA Aperture Priority mode ContentsAccessories t Smart Auto modeAF mode Shooting FunctionsContents Size and ResolutionUsing a smart phone as a remote shutter release Wireless networkPlayback/Editing Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsChapter Camera settings menuConnecting to external devices ChapterCamera specifications AppendixError messages Before contacting a service centerHolding the camera Shooting posturesConcepts in Photography Standing photography Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder-lengthapart, and keep your elbows pointed down a straight postureTo take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down Using the display1 Slide the display downwards carefully 2 Tilt the display from 180 upwards to 45 downwardsConcepts in Photography looking up the subjectlooking down on the subject High-angle shotAperture sizes ApertureConcepts in Photography Concepts in Photography Aperture value and the depth of fieldShutter Speed Shutter speedISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an ISO sensitivityISO sensitivity Shutter speedAperture valueLook at these photos below and compare the changes Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveShort focal length Long focal lengthDOF depends on aperture value Depth of fieldWhat controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera DOF depends on focal lengthOptical preview CompositionRule of Thirds compositions. Below are a few examples Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compellingAperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance FlashFlash guide number Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture valueConcepts in Photography Bounce PhotographyMy Camera ChapterMy Camera Getting startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following itemsCamera layout My Camera Camera layout My Camera Camera layout Setting the DIRECT LINK buttonUsing the DIRECT LINK button Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous modeInserting the battery and memory card Removing the battery and memory cardUsing the memory card adapter Set the Power switch to ON Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o Performing the initial setup10 Press m to finish the initial setup 1 Press I to select Time Zone, and then press F or oTouching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option Selecting functions optionsSelecting with buttons Selecting by touchMy Camera Selecting functions options Using mE.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch Using the Smart panel6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P modeMy Camera Selecting functions options 3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o1. Shooting information In Shooting modeDisplay icons Capturing photos1. Shooting information My Camera Display iconsRecording videos About the level gaugeMy Camera Display icons In Playback modeViewing photos Playing videosPress D repeatedly to change the display type Changing the information displayedMy Camera Display icons SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example LensesLens layout 2 3No. Description Locking or unlocking the lensSAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example My Camera LensesMy Camera Lenses SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens 5 Lens contactsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify Lens markingsSAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example My Camera AccessoriesExternal flash layout SEF8A exampleLift up the flash for use Connecting the external flash1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera 2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoeMy Camera Accessories 1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb 8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connectionMy Camera Accessories GPS module layout optionalAttaching the GPS module 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoeMy Camera Accessories Press the power button of the GPS moduleShooting modes t Smart Auto mode3 Half-press Shutter to focus 1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frameMy Camera Shooting modes Recognizable scenesRotate the mode dial to P Set the desired options P Program modeMy Camera Shooting modes To set the minimum Program ShiftMinimum shutter speed My Camera Shooting modes3 Set the desired options A Aperture Priority mode1 Rotate the mode dial to A 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture valueMy Camera Shooting modes S Shutter Priority mode1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed4 Set the desired options M Manual mode1 Rotate the mode dial to M Framing mode1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select E i Lens Priority modeUsing the Bulb function Using E2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a valueUsing i-Function in P/A/S/M modes 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or MMy Camera Shooting modes 3 Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAvailable options Shooting mode2 Press i-Function on the lens to select Z Using Z1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or 3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratioMy Camera Shooting modes s Smart mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene 3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture4 Touch a face to replace Using the Best Face mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face 3 Press Shutter to capture the photoCapturing panoramic photos 1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama3 Press m to return to Shooting mode When you are finished, release Shutter shaking the camera shooting in dark places My Camera Shooting modes4 Press Video recording again to stop 1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or sRecording a video 2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recordingSAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example 3D modeMy Camera Shooting modes You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lensFrame Packing Displays the images for the left and right eye My Camera Shooting modesSide by Side* Displays two images next to each other alternately in framesPress a shortcut for each function Available functions by shooting modeMy Camera Shooting modes For details about shooting functions, see ChapterChapter Shooting FunctionsPhoto size Size and ResolutionThe camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format QualityExamples ISO sensitivityWhite Balance Reset You can also customize preset White Balance optionsCustomizing preset White Balance options To customize preset optionsExamples Picture Wizard photo stylesTo set a photo style rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually AF modeLearn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects focus modeShooting Functions AF mode Single AFContinuous AF Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you pressManual focus Selection AF AF areaThe AF area function changes the positions of the focus area Face detection AF Multi AFThe camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to Shooting Functions AF area Self-Portrait AFAF Point Touch AFTracking AF Touch AFShooting Functions Touch AF One touch shotMF Assist Focus assistFocus Peaking Optical Image Stabilization OIS Continuous Drive shooting methodSingle Burst TimerShooting Functions Drive shooting method White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketShooting Functions Drive shooting method option Bracketing settingPicture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Shooting Functions Drive shooting method1 Flash FlashShooting Functions Flash Adjusting the flash intensityReducing the red-eye effect When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levelsSelf Shot Multi MeteringSpot Center-weightedShooting Functions Metering In Shooting mode, press m 1 Link AE to AF Point an option Measuring the exposure value of the focus areaoptions Dynamic RangeShooting Functions To set Smart RangeColored Pencil Smart FilterVignetting Miniatureindicator Exposure compensationselecting EV Shutter Exposure lockThe functions available for video are explained below Video functionsMovie size Movie qualityFader Multi MotionSet the playing speed of a video Set the mic level for the shooting conditions VoiceWind cut Mic LevelRefer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videosPlayback/Editing Chapter2 Press C/F to scroll through files Viewing image thumbnailsViewing photos 1 Press yPlayback/Editing Searching and managing files 4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback modeViewing files by category Viewing files as a folderLock/Unlock all files Protecting files1 In Playback mode, press m z Protect Select 2 Press C/F to select a file, and then press o 3 Press fDeleting a single file 2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes Deleting filesPlayback/Editing Searching and managing files 3 When the pop-up message appears, select YesDeleting all files 1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z Delete All1 In Playback mode, press m Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Viewing a slide show5 Select Start Slide Show Auto rotatingCreating a print order DPOF 4 Press mTrimming a video during playback 3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin6 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to end Playing videos2 Press f or touch Capture 9 When the pop-up message appears, select YesCapturing an image during playback 7 Press f or touch End Point 8 Press f or touch Trim to trim a video1 Touch 2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the areaEditing photos Cropping a photo3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save Rotating a photoResizing photos 1 Touch 2 Touch an option4 Touch OK 5 Touch to save Adjusting your photos1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option 3 Press C/F to adjust the option4 Touch to save Touch Press C/F to adjust the optionRetouching faces 3 Touch OKApply special effects to your photos Applying Smart Filter effects1 Touch , and then touch an option 2 Touch OK 3 Touch to saveChapter Wireless network3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settingsConnecting to a WLAN 1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select , , , or2 Select IP Setting Manual Setting network options1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press Manually setting the IP addressMove to the next page Using the login browserClose the login browser Move to the previous page‡ The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP Network connection tips‡ You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features ‡ Do not access a network that you are not authorized to useDescription Entering textchange the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it Icon1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m Saving files to a smart phone automatically3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, selectSending photos or videos to a smart phone 3 On the camera, select a sending option6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App 8 Release to capture the photo Wireless network Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options 7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC 1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. p3 Select a backup PC Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos4 Select OK Storing your information Changing email settings4 Select Sender Setting Sending photos or videos via email5 When the pop-up appears, select OK Wireless network Sending photos or videos via emailSetting an email password 4 Select Setting Password On7 Enter the new password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK Changing the email password4 Select Change Password 5 Enter your current 4-digit password 6 Enter a new 4-digit password8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch 4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch5 Select Next 6 Select files to send 7 Select NextUsing photo or video sharing websites Accessing a website1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website 4 Enter your ID and password to log inSelect files to upload Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websitesAccess the website with your camera Uploading photos or videos2 Select 1 Rotate the mode dial to B3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK Uploading photos to online storage6 On the Samsung Link device, browse the shared photos or videos Wireless network Using Samsung Link to send filesViewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link 5 On the Samsung Link device, select a camera to connect to‡ You can share up to 1,000 recent files Wireless network Using Samsung Link to send files2 On the camera, in Playback mode, scroll to a photo Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct1 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option 3 Press m, and then select ShareWi-Fi Wi-Fi DirectChapter Camera settings menuISO Step User settingsISO Customizing Noise Reduction+2.7 EV, -/+3 EV Bracket SetDMF Direct Manual Focus AE Bracket SetOption Color spaceCamera settings menu User settings sRGB Standard RGB is an international specificationUser Display Distortion CorrectTouch Operation iFn CustomizingAbout histogram Key MappingBackup, Email, SNS & Cloud, Samsung Link HistogramAF Lamp Grid LineCamera settings menu User settings To set Setting SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings Camera settings menu‡ Mode Help Guide Set to display help text about the File Number 3D HDMIOutput File NameInformation Formatbody or lens. Body Firmware, Lens Firmware Devicecap to the lens when not using it Camera settings menu SettingReset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settingsChapter Connecting to external devices1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press m q HDMI Output an option. p 6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsViewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV Viewing files on an HDTVIn Shooting or Playback mode, press m q 7 Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D mode9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on a 3D TV1 Turn off the camera Connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring files to your computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computer2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computerDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring files to your Mac OS3 Turn on the camera On your computer, open the removable diskTransfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a language Using programs on a PCInstalling programs from the provided CD Using i-Launcheri-Launcher on your Mac OS computer Requirements for Mac OSOpening i-Launcher Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PCViewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerOn the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade Viewing videosDownloading the PC Auto Backup program Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PCChapter AppendixWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies Error messagesImage sensor Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Camera lens and displayInappropriate places to use or store the camera Using or storing the cameraUsing on beaches or shores Appendix Maintaining the cameraAppendix Maintaining the camera Using the camera with caution in humid environmentsOther cautions ‡ Turn off the camera when not using itSupported memory card About memory cardAppendix Maintaining the camera Quality Memory card capacityAppendix Maintaining the camera SizeVideo Appendix Maintaining the cameraAppendix Maintaining the camera Cautions when using memory cards‡ Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card ‡ Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fieldsGuidelines for charging the battery About the batteryBattery specifications Charging time* When the batteryAppendix Maintaining the camera Battery lifeLow battery message Notes about using the batteryProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Cautions about using the batteryNotes about charging the battery Appendix Maintaining the camera‡ Use only the provided USB cable Notes about charging with a computer connectedHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Appendix Maintaining the cameraBefore contacting a service center or UHS-1 memory card Appendix Before contacting a service centerThe memory card has not recognize an SDXCVideos may not play on some video player Appendix Before contacting a service centerCamera specifications Appendix Camera specifications Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temperature Appendix Camera specificationsPlayback Appendix Camera specificationsVideo x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5Power Source Appendix Camera specificationsWireless network MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto BackupAd-Hoc network AP Access PointGlossary AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus LockColor space Color temperatureCamera shake Blur Cloud ComputingExif Exchangeable Image File Format EV Exposure ValueFlash EV CompensationJPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Image sensorIP Internet protocol address ISO sensitivityNFC Near Field Communication PAL Phase Alternate LineResolution NoisesRGB Standard RGB Wi-FiWPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup Shutter speedLens Optional accessoriesAppendix LensCamera bag Appendix Optional accessoriesRechargeable battery Battery chargerBest Face mode Bracketing IndexAperture 17 Auto Backup Auto focus BatteryRed-eye effect Remote Viewfinder Resolution One touch shot Optical Image Stabilization OIS Optional accessoriesPanorama mode Photos Picture Wizard Posture Power save modeCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection systemsDeclaration of Conformity FCC noticeIC 649E-NX300 This equipment may be operated in all EU countries RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPEDISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, andPlease refer to the warranty that came with your product