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Samsung NX300 (20-50mm) White, EV-NX300ZBSVUS, EV-NX300ZBSTUS, EV-NX300ZBQUUS user manual My Camera

Models: NX300 EV-NX300ZBQUUS EV-NX300ZBSTUS EV-NX300ZBSVUS NX300 (20-50mm) White

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Chapter 1

My Camera

Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories, and basic functions.

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Samsung NX300 (20-50mm) White, EV-NX300ZBSVUS, EV-NX300ZBSTUS, EV-NX300ZBQUUS user manual My Camera

Contents

Page Copyright information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Camera or other equipment Use the battery only for its intended purposeAvoid interference with pacemakers Do not touch the flash while it fires Never use a damaged battery, or memory cardDo not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight Check that the camera is operating properly before useAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal position Indications used in this manual Safety warnings and precautionsAdditional information Shutter button Contents Lenses 101 100102 103 111 109110 159 158160 161 170 169 Standing photography Holding the camera Crouching photography Using the display Looking up the subject Looking down on the subject Aperture Aperture value and the depth of field Shutter speed ISO sensitivity Aperture Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective What controls out-of-focus effects? DOF depends on aperture value DOF depends on focal length Rule of Thirds Optical preview Compositions. Below are a few examples Flash guide number Flash Bounce Photography My Camera Getting started AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable batteryUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera layout Shooting mode EV adjust button pShooting mode Perform Playback mode Delete files Using the Direct Link button Setting the Direct Link button Using the memory card adapter Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraRed light blinking Error Turning on your camera Press I to select Date & Time, and then press F or o Performing the initial setup Selecting with buttons Selecting functions optionsSelecting by touch Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen Using mSelecting the photo size in P mode Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode Using the Smart panelAdjust the exposure value in P mode Rotate the mode dial to P Press f or touch Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o Capturing photos Shooting modeDisplay icons About the level gauge Recording videos Viewing photos Playing videos Playback mode Press D repeatedly to change the display type Changing the information displayedShooting Playback Lens layout Lenses Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Locking or unlocking the lens Samsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Find out what the numbers on the lens signify Lens markingsAperture value Focal length Bulb Hot-shoe fastening dial Hot-shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Connecting the external flash SEF220A example optional Attaching the GPS module GPS module layout optional My Camera Accessories Shooting modes Smart Auto mode Press Shutter to capture the photo Recognizable scenes Program mode Minimum shutter speed Program Shift Aperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Framing mode Manual mode Using E Lens Priority modeUsing the Bulb function Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes Adjust the focus ring to select a value Available options Adjust the focus ring to select an optionAperture Shutter Speed White Balance Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio Using Z Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene Smart mode Icon will appear on the image that the camera recommends Using the Best Face modeTouch to save the photo Capturing panoramic photos Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select PanoramaWhen you are finished, release Shutter My Camera Shooting modes Recording a video Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens 3D mode Alternately in frames Side by Side* Displays two images next to each other Available functions by shooting mode Shooting Functions Photo size Size and Resolution Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW format QualitySuper Fine Fine Examples ISO sensitivity White Balance You can also customize preset White Balance options Customizing preset White Balance optionsColor Temperature Manually adjust the color temperature Distribution becomes warmer. Press D, and then adjust Auto WB Picture Wizard photo styles Focus mode AF mode Continuous AF Single AF Manual focus AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF areaSelection AF Face detection AF Multi AF Self-Portrait AF Tracking AF Touch AFTouch AF AF Point Shooting Functions Touch AF One touch shot Focus Peaking Focus assistMF Assist Optical Image Stabilization OIS Continuous Drive shooting methodSingle Burst Timer White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Bracketing setting Clearly Flash Reducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensity Shooting Functions Flash Multi Metering Spot Center-weighted Measuring the exposure value of the focus area 100 Dynamic Range 101 Smart Filter Exposure compensation Indicator102 Selecting EV 103 Exposure lock 104 Video functionsMovie size Movie quality Multi Motion 105Fader Set the playing speed of a video Voice 106Wind cut Mic Level Playback/Editing Viewing image thumbnails 108Viewing photos Press y Viewing files by category 109Viewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m → z → Filter → a category Protecting files 110Lock/Unlock all files Playback mode, press m → z → Protect → All Select an option Deleting files 111Deleting a single file Deleting multiple files You can delete all files on the memory card at once 112Deleting all files 113 Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Viewing a slide show Creating a print order Dpof 114Auto rotating 115 Playing videosTrimming a video during playback Video viewing controls Capturing an image during playback 116 Cropping a photo Editing photos117 Rotating a photo 118Resizing photos Touch → Touch an option Touch Touch an adjusting option Adjusting your photosPress C/F to adjust the option 119 120 Touch → Press C/F to adjust the optionRetouching faces Reducing red-eye Applying Smart Filter effects 121Touch , and then touch an option Apply special effects to your photos Wireless network Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings123 Select an AP Manually setting the IP address Setting network optionsNetwork Password Enter the network password IP Setting 124 125 Using the login browser Network connection tips 126 Stop entering text and return to the previous 127Move the cursor 128 Saving files to a smart phone automaticallyOn the smart phone, turn on Samsung Smart Camera App On the camera, capture a photo On the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phone129 130 Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 131 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 132 Remote Viewfinder mode supports the and photo sizes onlyOn the smart phone, set the following shooting options On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos133 Sending photos or videos to a PC Select OK Select a backup PC134 135 Changing email settingsStoring your information Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch 136 Setting an email password Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email password137 Select Next Select files to send 138 Rotate the mode dial to B Select Select a website Accessing a websiteEnter your ID and password to log 139 140 Access the website with your camera Select files to uploadUploading photos or videos Select Upload Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Rotate the mode dial to B141 Uploading photos to online storage Select → Nearby devices 142 143 On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device 144 Camera settings menu 146 User settingsISO Customizing Noise Reduction DMF Direct Manual Focus 147Bracket Set Color space 148SRGB Adobe RGB Distortion Correct 149Touch Operation IFn Customizing Key Mapping 150 AF Lamp 151Grid Line 152 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 153 Output 154File Name File Number Format 155Device Information Dual-band Mobile AP 156 Connecting to external devices Viewing files on an Hdtv View photos or play videos using the camera buttons158 Viewing files on a 3D TV Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D mode159 Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Connecting the camera as a removable disk160 Transferring files to your Mac OS Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP161 162 Installing programs from the provided CD Using programs on a PCUsing i-Launcher 163 Requirements for Mac OS 164Opening i-Launcher → i-Launcheron your Mac OS computer Viewing photos Using Multimedia Viewer165 Viewing videos 166Refer to Pause Move to the previous file Progress bar 167 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix 169 Error messages 170 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Using on beaches or shores Using or storing the camera171 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Other cautions Using the camera with caution in humid environments172 Supported memory card 173About memory card Memory card capacity 17420.0M 151 179 218 Photo Video 175 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements 176 Battery specifications About the battery177 Use only Samsung-approved batteries Low battery message Battery life178 Photos Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage 179 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when180 181 182 183 184 Camera specifications 185 186 187 188 189 Glossary 190 191 192 193 194 195 Optional accessories EM10 196 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 167 AllShare Play Index197 198 Playback mode Shooting modeMac Windows Capturing Options Recording Viewing Applicable in countries with separate collection systems 199 RF exposure statements FCC notice200 This device may not cause harmful interference, 201 Please refer to the warranty that came with your product