User Manual
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Health and safety information
This may cause a fire or electric shock
This may result in an electric shock
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock
Camera or other equipment
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock
Flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna
Data transference and your responsibilities
Icons used in this manual
Safety warnings and precautions
Additional information
Shutter button
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
Aperture
Shutter speed
Value
ISO sensitivity
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
Flash guide number
Manually. For
Subject, the optimal aperture value is F5.0
My Camera
Getting started
Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
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
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Press m to finish the initial setup
My Camera Performing the initial setup
Selecting with buttons
Selecting functions options
Selecting by touch
Press D/I/C/F to move, and then press o to select an option
Selecting the photo size in P mode
Using m
Options or settings
Press D/I to move to Photo Size, and then press o
Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
Using the Smart panel
Adjust the exposure value in P mode
Press D/I to move to an option, and then press o
Accessing a Mode screen
Selecting a mode
Mode description
Select various modes and functions on the Mode screen
My Camera Selecting a mode
Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
About the level gauge
Recording videos
Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Changing the information displayed
Shooting
Playback
Lenses
Lens layout
Lens Lens mount index Lens contacts
Locking or unlocking the lens
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Lens markings
Aperture value
Focal length
Accessories
External flash layout
Flash fastening dial Lamp Flash connection Flash port
Hold the external flash port cover open with your finger
Attaching the mount adapter
Mount adapter layout
Align the indexes red on the NX lens and the mount adapter
Removing the mount adapter
Press and hold the lens release button on the camera. Then
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
On the Mode screen, select a shooting mode
Recording a video
Press Video recording again to stop
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
Available functions by shooting mode
OIS Anti-Shake p
Shooting Functions
Photo size
Size and Resolution
Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format
Quality
Super Fine
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 AF area
Selection AF
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Multi AF
Normal
Face Detection
Wink Shot
Smile Shot
Touch AF
Touch AF Touch AF
AF Point
Tracking AF
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
Adjusting the flash intensity
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity ±2 levels
Reducing the red-eye effect
Multi
Metering Metering
Spot
Center-weighted
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Dynamic Range
Off
Smart Filter
Vignetting
Miniature
Indicator
Exposure compensation
Screen or touch
ShootingShooting FunctionsFunctions Exposure lock
Exposure lock
When Video Out is set to PAL
When Video Out is set to Ntsc
Video functions
Movie size
Movie quality
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Multi Motion
Set the Movie quality
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Fader
Voice
Playback/Editing
Viewing photos
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Viewing image thumbnails
Press y
Viewing files by category
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Viewing files as a folder
Thumbnail view, press m z Filter a category
Protecting files
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Press C/F to move to another file
Press m z Protect On
Deleting files
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Deleting a single file
Deleting multiple files
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Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
Auto rotating
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Press m
View the slide show
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Playing videos
Scanning backward or forward
2X, 4X
Adjusting the volume of a video
Adjusting the brightness 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
Editing photos
Rotating a photo
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Resizing photos
Touch Touch an option
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Applying Smart Filter effects
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Touch , and then touch an option
Press o or touch Touch to save
Wireless network
Connecting to a Wlan
Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings
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Select an AP
Manually setting the IP address
Setting network options
Network Password Enter the network password IP Setting
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Using the login browser
Network connection tips
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Entering text
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Move the cursor
ABC mode, change the case
Using NFC features in Playback mode Photo Beam
Using NFC features in Shooting mode
Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode
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Saving files to a smart phone automatically
Shooting mode, touch
On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App
Capture a photo
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Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
On the Mode screen, select Wi-Fi On the camera, select
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On the camera, select a sending option
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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
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Adjusting the noise level for alarm activation
Start live video or sound monitoring
Touch to exit the Samsung Home Monitor application
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos
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Sending photos or videos to a PC
Select OK
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Changing email settings
Storing your information
Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch Done
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Setting an email password
Changing the email password
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Sending photos or videos via email
Select Next Select files to send
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Accessing a sharing service
Enter your ID and password to log
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Uploading photos or videos
Select Upload
Select an online storage service
Enter your ID and password, and then select Login OK
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Uploading photos to an online storage
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On the Mode screen, select Wi-Fi
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Camera settings menu
User settings
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ISO Customizing
You can set up the options for each bracketing
Bracket Settings
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Noise Reduction
Color Space
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SRGB
Adobe RGB
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Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode
Distortion Correct
Touch Operation
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User Display
You can add or remove shooting information from the display
Key Mapping
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Live view NFC
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
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Lens Button Speed Settings
AF Lamp
Auto Self-Shot
Setting
Learn to configure your cameras settings
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Connecting to external devices
View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on an Hdtv
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Connecting the camera as a removable disk
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Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
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Transferring files to your Mac OS
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Installing programs from the provided CD
Using programs on a PC
Available programs when using i-Launcher
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Requirements for Windows OS
Requirements for Mac OS
Opening i-Launcher
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
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Appendix
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Error messages
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
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Using on beaches or shores
Using or storing the camera
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Inappropriate places to use or store the camera
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
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Other cautions
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About memory card
Supported memory card
Memory card capacity
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20.0M 160 290 398
Photo
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Battery specifications
About the battery
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Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
Disposal guidelines
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Low battery message
Battery life
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Photos
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
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Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only the provided USB cable
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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
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Optional accessories
Index
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Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
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FCC notice
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product