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Health and safety information
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera
Do not handle your camera with wet hands
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Camera or other equipment
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Never use a damaged battery, or memory card
Do not touch the flash while it fires
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Use your camera in the normal position
Safety warnings and precautions
Indications used in this manual
Additional information
Shutter button
Contents
Shooting Functions
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Holding the camera
Standing photography
Display 180 upward and fold it
Straight posture
You can rotate the display a
Looking up the subject Looking down on the subject
Aperture
Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
Value
ISO sensitivity
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Look at these photos below and compare the changes
DOF depends on aperture value
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on focal length
DOF preview
Rule of Thirds
Compositions. Below are a few examples
Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0
Flash guide number
Manually. For
Bounce Photography
My Camera
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
Camera layout
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Using the Direct Link button
Setting the Direct Link button
Adjusting the viewfinder angle and the diopter
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up
Removing the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Turning on your camera
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Performing the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
Press m to finish the initial setup
Selecting by touch
Selecting functions options
Selecting with buttons
My Camera Selecting functions options
On the screen, and then change shooting
Using the Smart panel
Adjust the exposure value in Pmode
Press f or touch
Exposure, ISO, and White Balance
Using iFn
Using the iFn standard function
Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M
Adjust the ISO sensitivity
White Balance Select a White Balance option
Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
Aperture Shutter speed
White Balance
Press m
Using the iFn plus function
Assigning the photo quality function to the Metering button
Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
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Video sound level
Recording videos
About the level gauge
Playing videos
Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playback
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Shooting
Lenses
Lens layout
Locking or unlocking the lens
Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
Samsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Aperture value
Focal length
Accessories
External flash layout
Connecting the external flash
Press the power button on the flash
TSmart Auto mode
Shooting modes
Recognizable scenes
Press Shutter to capture the photo
PProgram mode
Program Shift
Minimum shutter speed
AAperture Priority mode
SShutter Priority mode
MManual mode
Using Framing Mode
Using the Bulb function
To use a bulb
TUCustom mode
You can also save a custom mode by touching on the screen
Saving custom modes
Selecting custom modes
ILens Priority mode
Deleting custom modes
Adjust the depth of field to blur or sharpen the background
SSmart mode
Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene
Sunset
Night
Fireworks
Light Trace
Using the Best Face mode
Touch a face to replace
Touch the best image from the 5 faces that were captured
Press o to save the photo
Capturing panoramic photos
Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama
When you are finished, release Shutter
My Camera Shooting modes
Press Shutter or o to capture the photo
Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, T, U, i, or s
Recording a video
3D mode
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens
3D Auto Mode On
Available functions by shooting mode
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution
Photo size
Quality
Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format
Super Fine
Fine
ISO sensitivity
Examples
Oled Color
White Balance
Flash WB Select when using a flash
White Balance
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Picture Wizard photo styles
Contrast
AF mode
Rotate the focus ring on the lens to focus manually
Single AF
Continuous AF
Manual focus
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
AF area
Selection AF
Multi AF
Face Detection AF
Self-Portrait AF
Touch AF
Tracking AF
Touch AF
AF Point
One touch shot
Shooting Functions Touch AF
Enlarge
Focus assist
MF Assist
DMF Direct Manual Focus
Setting DMF responsiveness
Focus Peaking
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Single p Continuous p Timer p Bracketing p
Drive shooting method
Single
Continuous
Timer
Burst
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Bracket Settings
You can set up the options for each bracketing. p
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Depth Bracketing
Interval Capture
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Flash
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Clearly
Attach a compatible, optional external flash. SEF-580A
Reducing the red-eye effect Using the built-in flash
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Adjusting the flash intensity
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Flash settings
Setting external flash
Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash
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Multi
Metering
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Spot
Center-weighted
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Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Dynamic Range
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Smart Filter
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Viewing the overexposure guide
Exposure compensation
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Exposure/Focus lock
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Exposure/Focus separation
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On the screen, touch an area to focus on it
Drag to the exposure area
Video functions
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Movie size
Movie quality
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Multi Motion
DIS Anti-Shake
Set the playing speed of a video
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Fader
Voice
Wind Cut
Set the mic level for the shooting conditions
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Mic Level
Playback/Editing
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Press y
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Viewing files by category
Thumbnail view, press m z Filter Category
All Date Type
Viewing files as a folder
Scroll the command dial to the right to open the folder
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Protecting files
Playback mode, press m z Protect
Lock/Unlock all files
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Deleting files
Deleting a single file
Deleting multiple files
Viewing photos
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Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
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Viewing the overexposure guide
Viewing interval shots
Auto rotating
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2X, 4X
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it
Adjust the volume of a video while playing it
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Trimming a video during playback
Capturing an image during playback
Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then press m
Editing photos
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Touch → Touch an option
Press f or touch Done Touch to save
Change the size of a photo and save it as a new file
Touch Touch an adjusting option
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Retouching faces
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Touch , and then touch an option
Apply special effects to your photos
Original
Wireless network
Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings
Connecting to a Wlan
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Select an AP
Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
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Using the login browser
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Network connection tips
Change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
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Entering text
Using NFC features in Shooting mode
Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam
Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode
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Saving files to a smart phone automatically
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Shooting mode, touch
On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App
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Capture a photo
On the camera, select a sending option
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
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Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
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Sending photos or videos to multiple smart phones
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Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
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Touch to record a video and touch to stop a video
Using the Baby Monitor
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Adjusting the noise level for alarm activation
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Start live video or sound monitoring
Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor application
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
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Sending photos or videos to a PC
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Select OK
Changing email settings
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Storing your information
Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch
Setting an email password
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Sending photos or videos via email
Changing the email password
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Select Next Select files to send
Accessing a sharing service
Enter your ID and password to log
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To select an ID from the list, select
Select Upload
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Uploading photos or videos
Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK
Select an online storage service or a registered device
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Uploading photos to an online storage or registered devices
Rotate the mode dial to B
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Camera settings menu
You can set the user environment with these settings
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ISO Step
Auto ISO Range
DMF Responsiveness
You can set up the options for each bracketing
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Color Space
SRGB
Adobe RGB
IFn Setting
Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode
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Distortion Correct
You can add or remove shooting information from the display
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User Display
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Key Mapping
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Live view NFC
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
Display Select
Lens Button Speed Settings
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AF Lamp
Shutter
Learn to configure your cameras settings
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Connecting to external devices
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Viewing files on an Hdtv
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Viewing files on a 3D TV
Shooting or Playback mode, press m q
Hdmi Output an option. p
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
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Transferring files to your Mac OS
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
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Using programs on a PC
Installing programs from the provided CD
Available programs when using i-Launcher
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Using i-Launcher
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Requirements for Windows OS
Requirements for Mac OS
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
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Appendix
Error messages
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Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
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Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Other cautions
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
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Supported memory card
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About memory card
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Memory card capacity
20.0M 150 180 224
Photo
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Video
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Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
About the battery
Battery specifications
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Use only Samsung-approved batteries
Battery life
Low battery message
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Photos
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Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when
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Updating the firmware
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Camera specifications
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Glossary
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Optional accessories
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 183 Aperture 16
Index
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Connect the flash Flash layout
Mac Windows
Capturing Options Recording Viewing
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Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
FCC notice
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IC 649E-NX30
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
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This device may not cause harmful interference,
Operation is subject to the following two conditions
33017/SDPPI/2014 1258
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product