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Samsung NX-series, NX 10 user manual Basic functions

Models: NX-series NX 10

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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 sensiblyUse only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageCheck that the camera is operating properly Before useCopyright information 102Shooting mode explanation shown next to the title Check the following pictures sequentially by usingIndications used in this manual PressMenu display of the photo shooting mode Menu display of the movie shooting modeMenu display used in this manual Icons used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessQuick reference Reducing camera shakeContents Contents 101 103110 111Basic functions Software installation USB cable Battery StrapUnpacking Check your product box for the following itemsTitle and role of each part Title and role of each part Button p Cover p Use of eye sensorDiopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/ Status lamp Clear view Status lampRemoval of Eye-cup Eye-cupLens contacts Lens mount Connecting point Lens Point AF/MF switch Focus ring OIS switchDescription for each part of the lens MountCharging the battery Preparations before shootingColor of charge lamp Charging status Installing the battery Preparations before shootingInstalling the memory card Mounting/dismounting the lens Dismounting the lensLens mounting Before mounting the lensConnecting the strap Turning on the power and initialization Turning on the power and initialization Icons Information displayShooting option display left Shooting option display rightUsing the dial Example. Using the dial in the S modeOption/menu selection method To save a selected option or menu, pressUsing Fn Option/menu selection methodSetting the display and sound User Display setting valuesChanging the display type ModeSetting user display Setting the sound Setting the display and soundSelect Setup2 2 → Sound → System Volume → an option Press Menu to return to the previous modeSetting the screen display Auto SelectScreen will be shown only through Main DisplaySimple picture-taking method Green Focus is set Red Focus is not setTips for getting a clearer photo Focus frameUsing the manual focus Please try to use the focus lock functionUsing automatic focus Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take a photoUsing the OIS switch of lens Optical Image Stabilization OISUsing 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 frameUsing the Program mode Rotate the mode dial to P Set optionsWhat is the program shift method? Dial direction Changing the exposure valueUsing the Aperture Priority mode Aperture valueIncreased aperture Reduced aperture Using the Shutter Priority mode Shutter speedUsing 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 BulbUsing the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode Using the night modeUsing the portrait mode Using the landscape modeUsing the Scene mode Rotate the Mode dial to Select a sceneUsing the Beauty Shot mode Using the Scene modeRotate the Mode dial to Press Menu Select Shooting1 Beauty Shot Select Shooting3 → Face Tone Set optionsSetting 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 → anNoise reduction Long TermUsing 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 OptionAdjusting the amount of ﬂash light Select Shooting 2 2 → FlashDesired item DisplayUsing an external ﬂash unit Purchased separatelyAdjusting the ISO sensitivity Shooting mode, MenuSelect Shooting 1 1 → ISO → Focusing methods Changing the Focusing methodsFocus ﬁxes in one position PositionUsing 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 AreaSetting 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 modeBrightness and color adjustment of picture Changing the brightness measurement methodSetting the white balance Select Shooting 1 1/ 1 → WhiteBalance → an option WhiteFine adjustment of the white balance User setup method BalanceSelect Custom Set, and then press Fn White paper, press ShutterAdjusting 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 SRGBSmart 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 screensPlay picture/movie Movie playback information screenPress 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 fileAll the ﬁles saved in the memory card can be deleted At once TakenAuto rotate Enlargement/reduction Playback mode, press Menu → Select a desired optionPress /// EnlargementSet to a desired option Select Slide Show → PlaySelect the repeat option Watch the slide showCapturing a picture Cutting part of a movieChanging the resolution Rotating Picture editingAfter selecting a desired picture in the play After selecting a desired picture in the playAdjusting the backlight Red-eye ﬁxPicture style Face retouchingSetting the print info Dpof SelectPrinting selected pictures Printing allPlayback mode Select Menu → Dpof → SizePress Menu → Playback → Dpof Index printingViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a regular TVView 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 requirementsTransferring files to your computer Transferring files to your PCDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring ﬁles to your computerFor Mac users Using Samsung Master Using the Samsung Master InterfaceDownloading ﬁles using Samsung Master DescriptionUsing the Samsung RAW Converter ColorUsing 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 menuCamera settings menu Setup menu itemsSelect a desired item Camera settings menu SoundDisplay LanguageNormal setup 1 105Normal 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, 480pAppendixes Error messages 110Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera111 Camera bodyCamera maintenance 112About memory cards Memory cards you can useAbout the battery Battery speciﬁcationsShooting mode Number of photos 113Guideline of recharging the battery 114Before contacting a service center 115Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center 116To play. Use QuickTime Player or install Codec Pack Full Using QuickTime Player117 Then connect it againCamera specifications 118Speciﬁcation 119 Camera speciﬁcations120 121 Lens specifications 122Accessories optional items 123Accessoriesoptional items 124Index 125126 IndexCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-mark