User Manual
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Health and safety information
This may cause a fire or explosion
This may cause a fire or electric shock
This may result in an electric shock
Camera or other equipment
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction
Data transference and your responsibilities
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna
Safety warnings and precautions
Icons used in this manual
Additional information
Shutter button
Contents
Shooting Functions
AF mode
Playback/Editing
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Concepts in Photography
Holding the camera
Apart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture
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
DOF depends on aperture value
Longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets
DOF preview
Compositions. Below are a few examples
Abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition
Photos with two subjects
Manually. For
Flash guide number
Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0
My Camera
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
Using the display
Using the Self shot mode
Inserting the battery and memory card
Close the battery lock and slide it to the right
Close the battery cover
Slide the battery lock to the left to release the battery
Charging the battery
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
Press m to finish the initial setup
Selecting functions options
Selecting with buttons
Selecting by touch
Press D/I/C/F to move, and then press o to select an option
Using m
Selecting the photo size in P mode
Options or settings
Press D/I to move to Photo Size, and then press o
Using the Smart panel
Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
Adjust the exposure value in P mode
Press D/I to move to an option, and then press o
Selecting a mode
Accessing a Mode screen
Mode description
Select various modes and functions on the Mode screen
My Camera Selecting a mode
Display icons
Shooting mode
Capturing photos
Recording videos
About the level gauge
Viewing photos
Playback mode
Playing videos
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Shooting
Playback
Lens layout
Lenses
Lens Lens mount index Lens contacts
Locking or unlocking the lens
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Aperture value
Focal length
External flash layout
Accessories
Flash fastening dial Lamp Flash connection Flash port
Hold the external flash port cover open with your finger
Mount adapter layout
Attaching the mount adapter
Removing the mount adapter
Align the indexes red on the NX lens and the mount adapter
Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. Then
Auto mode
Shooting modes
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Smart mode
Using the Beauty Face mode
Using the Best Face mode
Touch the best image from the 5 faces that were captured
When you are finished, release Shutter
Capturing panoramic photos
Program mode
Program Shift
Minimum shutter speed
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Manual mode
Using Framing Mode
Using the Bulb function
To use a bulb
Recording a video
On the Mode screen, select a shooting mode
Press Video recording again to stop
Available functions by shooting mode
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
OIS Anti-Shake p
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution
Photo size
Quality
Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format
Super Fine
Fine
ISO sensitivity
Examples
White Balance
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Picture Wizard photo styles
AF mode AF mode
Single AF
Continuous AF
Manual focus
Selection AF
AF area AF area
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Multi AF
Face Detection
Normal
Smile Shot
Wink Shot
Touch AF Touch AF
Touch AF
AF Point
Tracking AF
One touch shot
Shooting Functions Touch AF
MF Assist MF Assist
Enlarge
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Drive shooting method
Single
Continuous Normal
Timer
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Depth Bracketing
Flash Flash
Clearly
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels
Adjusting the flash intensity
Reducing the red-eye effect
Metering Metering
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Dynamic Range
Smart Filter
Off
Vignetting
Miniature
Exposure compensation
Indicator
Screen or touch
Exposure lock
ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock
When Video Out is set to Ntsc
When Video Out is set to PAL
Video functions
Movie size
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Movie quality
Multi Motion
Set the Movie quality
Fader
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Voice
Playback/Editing
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Viewing photos
Viewing image thumbnails
Press y
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Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category
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Protecting files
Press C/F to move to another file
Press m z Protect On
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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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Auto rotating
Press m
View the slide show
Playing videos
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Scanning backward or forward
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
Trimming a video during playback
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Capturing an image during playback
Editing photos
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Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
Touch Touch an option
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Applying Smart Filter effects
Touch , and then touch an option
Press o or touch Touch to save
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
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Entering text
Move the cursor
ABC mode, change the case
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 Mode screen, select Wi-Fi On the camera, select
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
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On the camera, select a sending option
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 Done
Setting an email password
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Changing the email password
Sending photos or videos via email
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Select Next Select files to send
Enter your ID and password to log
Accessing a sharing service
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Uploading photos or videos
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Select Upload
Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK
Select an online storage service
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Uploading photos to an online storage
On the Mode screen, select Wi-Fi
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Camera settings menu
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User settings
ISO Customizing
Bracket Settings
You can set up the options for each bracketing
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Noise Reduction
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Color Space
SRGB
Adobe RGB
Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode
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Distortion Correct
Touch Operation
User Display
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You can add or remove shooting information from the display
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Key Mapping
Live view NFC
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
Lens Button Speed Settings
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AF Lamp
Auto Self-Shot
Learn to configure your cameras settings
Setting
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Connecting to external devices
Viewing files on an Hdtv
View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
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Connecting the camera as a removable disk
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
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Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Transferring files to your Mac OS
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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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Requirements for Mac OS
Requirements for Windows OS
Opening i-Launcher
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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Maintaining the camera
Cleaning the camera
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Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
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Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
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Using the camera with caution in humid environments
Other cautions
About memory card
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Supported memory card
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Memory card capacity
20.0M 160 290 398
Photo
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About the battery
Battery specifications
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Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
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Disposal guidelines
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
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Use only the provided USB cable
Updating the firmware
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Camera specifications
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Glossary
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Range of colors that the camera can see
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EV Exposure Value
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Video format which is compressed as a Jpeg image
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Noise
WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks
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Optional accessories
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Index
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Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
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FCC notice
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product