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Health and safety information
Avoid interference with pacemakers
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
Camera or other equipment
Never use a damaged battery, or memory card
Do not touch the flash while it fires
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Avoid interference with other electronic devices
Use your camera in the normal position
Safety warnings and precautions
Icons used in this manual
Additional information
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Contents
Lenses
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Concepts in Photography
Holding the camera
Apart, and keep your elbows pointed down Straight posture
Aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
Aperture
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
DOF depends on aperture value
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on focal length
Optical preview
Rule of Thirds
Compositions. Below are a few examples
Flash
Flash guide number
Bounce Photography
My Camera
AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery
Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
Command dial
Shooting mode Access a Mode
Camera layout
Microphone Hot-shoe Hot-shoe cover Eyelet for camera strap
Mode button
Battery chamber/Memory card cover
Video recording button
Status lamp
Using the Direct Link button
Setting the Direct Link button
Press Direct Link again to return to the previous mode
Adjusting the exposure value in Program mode
Using the command dial
Removing the battery and memory card
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Red light blinking Error
Turning on your camera
Drag the option list up or down, and then touch a time zone
Performing the initial setup
Touch the up or down arrows to set an option
Selecting a mode
Accessing a Mode screen
Mode description
Select various modes and functions on the Mode screen
My Camera Selecting a mode
Rearranging icons
Selecting the photo size in Program mode
Using m
Selecting functions options
Adjusting the exposure value in Program mode
Using the Smart panel
On the Mode screen, touch Expert → Program Touch Touch EV
Using the touch screen
Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen
Display icons
Shooting mode
Capturing photos
Recording videos
About the level gauge
Playback mode
Viewing photos Playing videos
Changing the information displayed
Touch on the screen repeatedly to change the display type
Shooting
Playback
Lenses
Lens layout
Locking or unlocking the lens
Samsung 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example
Samsung 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D example
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Aperture value
Focal length
External flash layout
Accessories
Bulb Hot-shoe fastening dial Hot-shoe connection
Clockwise
Lift up the flash for use
SEF220A example optional
GPS module layout optional
Attaching the GPS module
My Camera Accessories
Auto mode
Shooting modes
Recognizable scenes
Press Shutter to capture the photo
Smart mode
On the Mode screen, touch Smart Touch a scene
Touch to save the photo
Using the Best Face mode
Icon will appear on the image that the camera recommends
When you are finished, release Shutter
On the Mode screen, touch Smart → Panorama
Capturing panoramic photos
My Camera Shooting modes
Program mode
Program Shift
Aperture Priority mode
Shutter Priority mode
Manual mode
Using the Bulb function
Custom mode
Saving a custom mode
Selecting a custom mode
On the Mode screen, touch Expert → Custom Touch a mode →
Recording a video
Using i-Function
Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
Aperture Shutter Speed
White Balance
Using Z
Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio
3D mode
Samsung 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example
Available functions by shooting mode
Exposure lock p
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution
Photo size
Quality
Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format
Super Fine
Fine
Examples
ISO sensitivity
→ 1 → ISO → an
White Balance
Flash WB Select when using a flash
Metering circle with the paper and set the White Balance
Customizing preset White Balance options
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Distribution becomes warmer. Touch
Color tempertature
Auto WB
Picture Wizard photo styles
Smart Filter
AF mode
Focus mode
Single AF
Continuous AF
Manual focus
Selection AF
AF area
AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Multi AF
Face detection AF
Self-Portrait AF
Touch AF
Touch AF
Tracking AF
Red frame Your camera failed to focus
One touch shot
Shooting Functions Touch AF
MF Assist
Focus assist
Focus Peaking
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Framing mode
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Drive shooting method
Single
Continuous
→ 1 → Drive → an
Timer
Burst
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Metering
Multi
Center-weighted
Spot
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Dynamic Range
→ 1 →
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Flash
Clearly
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Adjusting the flash intensity
Reducing the red-eye effect
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Indicator
Exposure compensation
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Screen
Exposure lock
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Video functions
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Movie size
Movie quality
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Multi Motion
Fader
Set the playing speed of a video
Voice
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Wind cut
Playback/Editing
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Viewing image thumbnails
Viewing photos
Press z
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Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
Thumbnail view, touch → z → Filter → a category
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Protecting files
Lock/Unlock all files
Playback mode, touch → z → Protect → All Touch an option
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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
Creating a print order Dpof
View the slide show
Playing videos
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Trimming a video during playback
Video viewing controls
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Capturing an image during playback
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Editing photos
Cropping a photo
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Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
Touch → Touch an option
Adjusting your photos
Drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option
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Touch Touch an option
Touch → Drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option
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Retouching faces
Reducing red-eye
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Applying Smart Filter effects
Touch → an option
Apply special effects to your photos
Wireless network
Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings
Connecting to a Wlan
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Touch an AP
Using the login browser
Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then touch
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Network connection tips
Move the cursor
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Stop entering text and return to the previous
Saving files to a smart phone automatically
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On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App
On the camera, capture a photo
On the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ MobileLink
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
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On the camera, touch a sending option
Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
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On the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ Remote Viewfinder
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
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Remote Viewfinder mode supports 2.1 photo sizes
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On the smart phone, set the following shooting options
On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus
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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Touch OK
Changing email settings
On the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ Email
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Storing your information
Setting an email password
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Changing the email password
Sending photos or videos via email
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Touch Next Select files to send
Enter your ID and password to log
Accessing a website
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Access the website with your camera Select files to upload
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Uploading photos or videos
Touch Upload
On the Mode screen, touch Wi-Fi→ Samsung Link → Web storage
Enter your ID and password, and then touch Login → OK
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Uploading photos to online storage
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On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device
Camera settings menu
User settings
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ISO Customizing
Noise Reduction
Bracket Set
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DMF Direct Manual Focus
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Color space
SRGB
Adobe RGB
Save as Custom Mode
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Distortion Correct
IFn Customizing
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Key Mapping
Grid Line
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AF Lamp
Learn to configure your cameras settings
Setting
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File Name
File Number
Folder Type
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Files including protected files. Yes, No
Format
Device Information
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Connecting to external devices
Viewing files on an Hdtv
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Control the camera to view photos or play videos
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Move to a 3D file, and then touch to switch to 3D mode
Viewing files on a 3D TV
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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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Installing programs from the provided CD
Using i-Launcher
Available programs when using i-Launcher
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Requirements for Mac OS
Opening i-Launcher
→ i-Launcheron your Mac OS computer
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Using Multimedia Viewer
Viewing photos
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Viewing videos
Refer to
Pause Move to the previous file Progress bar
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
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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 130 163 217
Photo
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Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements
About the battery
Battery specifications
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Use only Samsung-approved batteries
Battery life
Low battery message
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Photos
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Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
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Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
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Camera specifications
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Glossary
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Optional accessories
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EM10
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Index
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Playback mode Shooting mode
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Mac Windows
Capturing Options Recording Viewing
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Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
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FCC notice
RF exposure statements
This device may not cause harmful interference,
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Operation is subject to the following two conditions
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product