User Manual
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Health and safety information
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This may cause a fire or electric shock
‡ Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock
Camera or other equipment
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction
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
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna
Data transference and your responsibilities
Shutter button
Safety warnings and precautions
Icons used in this manual
Additional information
Contents
Shooting Functions
AF mode
Playback/Editing
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Holding the camera
Concepts in Photography
Apart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture
Smaller the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture
Aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
Value
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Longer the focal length is, the lower the DOF gets
DOF depends on aperture value
DOF preview
Abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition
Compositions. Below are a few examples
Photos with two subjects
Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0
Flash guide number
Manually. For
My Camera
Check your product box for the following items
Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Getting started
Unpacking
Camera layout
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Setting the Direct Link button
Using the Direct Link button
Using the Self shot mode
Using the display
Inserting the battery and memory card
Close the battery cover
Close the battery lock and slide it to the right
Slide the battery lock to the left to release the battery
Turning on your camera
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Performing the initial setup
Press m to finish the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
Press D/I/C/F to move, and then press o to select an option
Selecting functions options
Selecting with buttons
Selecting by touch
Press D/I to move to Photo Size, and then press o
Using m
Selecting the photo size in P mode
Options or settings
Press D/I to move to an option, 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
Select various modes and functions on the Mode screen
Selecting a mode
Accessing a Mode screen
Mode description
My Camera Selecting a mode
Capturing photos
Shooting mode
Display icons
About the level gauge
Recording videos
Playing videos
Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playback
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Shooting
Lens Lens mount index Lens contacts
Lenses
Lens layout
Locking or unlocking the lens
Focal length
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Aperture value
Flash fastening dial Lamp Flash connection Flash port
Accessories
External flash layout
‡ Hold the external flash port cover open with your finger
Attaching the mount adapter
Mount adapter layout
Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. Then
Align the indexes red on the NX lens and the mount adapter
Removing the mount adapter
Shooting modes
Auto mode
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Using the Beauty Face mode
Smart mode
Touch the best image from the 5 faces that were captured
Using the Best Face mode
Capturing panoramic photos
When you are finished, release Shutter
Program mode
Minimum shutter speed
Program Shift
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Using Framing Mode
Manual mode
To use a bulb
Using the Bulb function
Press Video recording again to stop
On the Mode screen, select a shooting mode
Recording a video
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
Available functions by shooting mode
OIS Anti-Shake p
Shooting Functions
Photo size
Size and Resolution
Fine
Quality
Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format
Super Fine
Examples
ISO sensitivity
White Balance
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Picture Wizard photo styles
Single AF
AF mode AF mode
Manual focus
Continuous AF
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
AF area AF area
Selection AF
Multi AF
Normal
Face Detection
Wink Shot
Smile Shot
Tracking AF
Touch AF Touch AF
Touch AF
AF Point
Shooting Functions Touch AF
One touch shot
Enlarge
MF Assist MF Assist
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Single
Drive shooting method
Continuous Normal
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
Timer
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Depth Bracketing
Clearly
Flash Flash
Reducing the red-eye effect
Adjusting the flash intensity
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels
Multi
Metering Metering
Spot
Center-weighted
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Dynamic Range
Miniature
Smart Filter
Off
Vignetting
Screen or touch
Indicator
Exposure compensation
ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock
Exposure lock
Movie size
When Video Out is set to Ntsc
When Video Out is set to PAL
Video functions
Set the Movie quality
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Movie quality
Multi Motion
Voice
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Fader
Playback/Editing
Press y
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Viewing photos
Viewing image thumbnails
Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category
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Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
Press m z Protect On
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Protecting files
Press C/F to move to another file
Deleting multiple files
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Deleting files
Deleting a single file
Viewing a slide show
Viewing photos
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Enlarging a photo
View the slide show
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Auto rotating
Press m
2X, 4X
Playing videos
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Scanning backward or forward
Adjust the volume of a video while playing it
Adjusting the brightness of a video
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjust the brightness of a video while playing it
Capturing an image during playback
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Trimming a video during playback
Editing photos
Touch Touch an option
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Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
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Press o or touch Touch to save
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Applying Smart Filter effects
Touch , and then touch an option
Wireless network
Select an AP
Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings
Connecting to a Wlan
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Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
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Using the login browser
Network connection tips
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ABC mode, change the case
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Entering text
Move the cursor
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Using NFC features in Shooting mode
Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam
Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode
On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App
Saving files to a smart phone automatically
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Shooting mode, touch
Capture a photo
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On the camera, select a sending option
On the Mode screen, select Wi-Fi On the camera, select
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
‡ Touch to record a video and touch to stop a video
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Using the Baby Monitor
Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor application
Adjusting the noise level for alarm activation
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Start live video or sound monitoring
Sending photos or videos to a PC
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
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Select OK
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Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch Done
Changing email settings
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Storing your information
137
Setting an email password
Sending photos or videos via email
Changing the email password
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Select Next Select files to send
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Accessing a sharing service
Enter your ID and password to log
Select Upload
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Uploading photos or videos
Uploading photos to an online storage
Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK
Select an online storage service
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On the Mode screen, select Wi-Fi
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Camera settings menu
ISO Customizing
User settings
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Noise Reduction
Bracket Settings
You can set up the options for each bracketing
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Adobe RGB
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Color Space
SRGB
Touch Operation
Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode
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Distortion Correct
You can add or remove shooting information from the display
150
User Display
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
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Key Mapping
Live view NFC
Auto Self-Shot
Lens Button Speed Settings
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AF Lamp
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Setting
Learn to configure your cameras settings
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Connecting to external devices
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View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on an Hdtv
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
Opening i-Launcher
Requirements for Windows OS
Requirements for Mac OS
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Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
Appendix
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Error messages
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Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
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Other cautions
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
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Supported memory card
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About memory card
Photo
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Memory card capacity
20.0M 160 290 398
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‡ Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
About the battery
Battery specifications
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Disposal guidelines
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Photos
Battery life
Low battery message
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Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
175
‡ Use only the provided USB cable
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Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
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Updating the firmware
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Camera specifications
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Glossary
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
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WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks
192
Optional accessories
Index
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Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
FCC notice
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product