Basic functions | Samsung NX-series, NX 10 specification

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking …………………………………………………13

Title and role of each part ………………………………14

Preparations before shooting ……………………………18

Turning on the power and initialization …………………23

Option/menu selection method …………………………26

Setting the display and sound……………………………28

Simple picture-taking method……………………………31

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………32

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Samsung NX-series, NX 10 user manual Basic functions

Contents

NX10 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Use only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Check that the camera is operating properly Before useCopyright information 102 Shooting mode explanation shown next to the title Check the following pictures sequentially by usingIndications used in this manual Press Menu display of the photo shooting mode Menu display of the movie shooting modeMenu display used in this manual Icons used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Quick reference Reducing camera shake Contents Contents 101 103110 111 Basic functions Software installation USB cable Battery StrapUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Title and role of each part Title and role of each part Button p Cover p Use of eye sensor Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/ Status lamp Clear view Status lampRemoval of Eye-cup Eye-cup Lens contacts Lens mount Connecting point Lens Point AF/MF switch Focus ring OIS switchDescription for each part of the lens Mount Charging the battery Preparations before shootingColor of charge lamp Charging status Installing the battery Preparations before shooting Installing the memory card Mounting/dismounting the lens Dismounting the lensLens mounting Before mounting the lens Connecting the strap Turning on the power and initialization Turning on the power and initialization Icons Information displayShooting option display left Shooting option display right Using the dial Example. Using the dial in the S modeOption/menu selection method To save a selected option or menu, press Using Fn Option/menu selection method Setting the display and sound User Display setting valuesChanging the display type Mode Setting user display Setting the sound Setting the display and soundSelect Setup2 2 → Sound → System Volume → an option Press Menu to return to the previous mode Setting the screen display Auto SelectScreen will be shown only through Main Display Simple picture-taking method Green Focus is set Red Focus is not set Tips for getting a clearer photo Focus frame Using the manual focus Please try to use the focus lock function Using automatic focus Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take a photo Using the OIS switch of lens Optical Image Stabilization OIS Using the OIS in the menu option Press the Depth Preview in the Shooting mode What is the depth of ﬁeld?Depth preview button Basic shooting Using the Smart Auto mode Rotate the mode dial to Align your subject in the frame Using the Program mode Rotate the mode dial to P Set optionsWhat is the program shift method? Dial direction Changing the exposure value Using the Aperture Priority mode Aperture valueIncreased aperture Reduced aperture Using the Shutter Priority mode Shutter speed Using the Manual mode Using the bulb exposure By using the bulb exposure, you can set the shutterRotate the dial and set the shutter speed To Bulb Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode Using the night modeUsing the portrait mode Using the landscape mode Using the Scene mode Rotate the Mode dial to Select a scene Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the Scene modeRotate the Mode dial to Press Menu Select Shooting1 Beauty Shot Select Shooting3 → Face Tone Set options Setting the aperture value Recording a MovieTo fade out the screen Using the Wind Cut Recording a MoviePause while recording a movie Extended shooting functions Setting the resolution and quality Setting a resolutionShooting mode, press Menu Select Shooting 1 1 → Photo Size → Setting the image quality of a picture Setting the quality of a movieSetting the resolution and quality Select Shooting 1 1 → Quality → an Noise reduction Long Term Using the timer function Setting the timer functionYou can select the timer setting pressing Using the ﬂash popup button Setting the ﬂash optionTaking a picture in a dark place Using the red-eye ﬁx function Taking a picture in a dark placeUse of early 1st Curtain option Option Adjusting the amount of ﬂash light Select Shooting 2 2 → FlashDesired item Display Using an external ﬂash unit Purchased separately Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Shooting mode, MenuSelect Shooting 1 1 → ISO → Focusing methods Changing the Focusing methodsFocus ﬁxes in one position Position Using the AF assist light Focusing methodsSelect User setup 1 → AF Lamp Setting the focus of the selected area Shooting mode, pressPress S/ T/ W/ X to move the focus Area Setting the MF Assist Manual focus modeFocus in Manual focus mode Face detection Normal face detectionFace Detection AF Check the focus of the subject in Shooting mode Self-portrait face detectionFace detection Brightness and color adjustment of picture Adjusting the exposure brightnessExposure adjustment Check the accurate focus of subject in the shooting mode Brightness and color adjustment of picture Changing the brightness measurement method Setting the white balance Select Shooting 1 1/ 1 → WhiteBalance → an option White Fine adjustment of the white balance User setup method BalanceSelect Custom Set, and then press Fn White paper, press Shutter Adjusting the color temperature What is color temperature? Select the Color Temp. option, and thenPress Fn What is color space? Color spaceYou can set the color space the camera uses SRGB Smart range Timer setup Changing the shooting methodSuccessive shooting method Select Shooting → Drive → Detailed bracket setup Press Menu in the shooting modeChanging the shooting method Select Shooting 3 3 → BKT Set → Special effect/photo retouching Picture wizardSet to a desired value Adjust the Picture Wizard value by using S/T/W/X Custom picture wizard setupSpecial effect/photo retouching Setting Key Mapping What is AEL function?Key Mapping Playback/Editing Viewing pictures in the play mode View the pictures sequentially usingPlay picture/movie Photo playback information screens Play picture/movie Movie playback information screen Press to cancel View ﬁles in the smart album by categoryConverting to the thumbnail view File protection Deleting a file Press From the popup window, select YesDeleting one picture Deleting selected file All the ﬁles saved in the memory card can be deleted At once TakenAuto rotate Enlargement/reduction Playback mode, press Menu → Select a desired optionPress /// Enlargement Set to a desired option Select Slide Show → PlaySelect the repeat option Watch the slide show Capturing a picture Cutting part of a movie Changing the resolution Rotating Picture editingAfter selecting a desired picture in the play After selecting a desired picture in the play Adjusting the backlight Red-eye ﬁxPicture style Face retouching Setting the print info Dpof SelectPrinting selected pictures Printing all Playback mode Select Menu → Dpof → SizePress Menu → Playback → Dpof Index printing Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a regular TV View the videos and pictures using Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvHdmi cable Installing programs Transferring files to your computerFor Windows users Hardware and software requirements Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring ﬁles to your computer For Mac users Using Samsung Master Using the Samsung Master InterfaceDownloading ﬁles using Samsung Master Description Using the Samsung RAW Converter Color Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposureExposure 100 Edit RAW ﬁlesSaving the RAW ﬁles in Jpeg or Tiff format Conﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge101 Camera settings menu You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu Camera settings menu Setup menu itemsSelect a desired item Camera settings menu SoundDisplay Language Normal setup 1 105 Normal setup 2 Power106 Normal setup 3 107Display Body Firmware Upgrades the ﬁrmware of the camera body Lens Firmware Upgrades the ﬁrmware of the lens108 Case of Ntsc method Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 480p Appendixes Error messages 110Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera111 Camera body Camera maintenance 112About memory cards Memory cards you can use About the battery Battery speciﬁcationsShooting mode Number of photos 113 Guideline of recharging the battery 114 Before contacting a service center 115Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center 116 To play. Use QuickTime Player or install Codec Pack Full Using QuickTime Player117 Then connect it again Camera specifications 118Speciﬁcation 119 Camera speciﬁcations 120 121 Lens specifications 122 Accessories optional items 123 Accessoriesoptional items 124 Index 125 126 Index Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark