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

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

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Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures	13
Holding the camera	13
Standing photography	13
Crouching photography	14
Using the display	14
Low-angle shot	15
High-angle shot	15
Aperture	16
Aperture value and the depth of field	17
Shutter speed	18
ISO sensitivity	19
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity
control exposure	20
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective	21
Depth of field	22
What controls out-of-focus effects?	22
Optical preview	24
Composition	24
Rule of Thirds	24
Photos with two subjects	25
Flash	26
Flash guide number	26
Bounce Photography	27

Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started	29
Unpacking	29
Camera layout	30
Using the DIRECT LINK button	32
Inserting the battery and memory card	33
Removing the battery and memory card	33
Using the memory card adapter	33
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	34
Charging the battery	34
Turning on your camera	34
Performing the initial setup	35
Selecting functions (options)	36
Selecting with buttons	36
Selecting by touch	36
Using m	37
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	37
Using the Smart panel	38
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	38

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Page Copyright information Health and safety information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your cameraDo 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 Never use a damaged battery, or memory card Do not touch the flash while it firesDo 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 sunlightAvoid interference with other electronic devices Use your camera in the normal position Safety warnings and precautions Indications used in this manualAdditional information Shutter button Contents Lenses 100 101102 103 111 109110 158 159160 161 169 170 Holding the camera Standing photography 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 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 startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera layout EV adjust button p Shooting modeShooting mode Perform Playback mode Delete files Setting the Direct Link button Using the Direct Link button Inserting the battery and memory card Using the memory card adapterSlide the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the batteryRed light blinking Error Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Press I to select Date & Time, and then press F or o Selecting functions options Selecting with buttonsSelecting 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 Using the Smart panel Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting modeAdjust 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 Recording videos About the level gauge Playback mode Viewing photos Playing videos Changing the information displayed Press D repeatedly to change the display typeShooting Playback Lenses Lens layout Locking or unlocking the lens Samsung 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example Samsung 16 mm F2.4 lens example Lens markings Find out what the numbers on the lens signifyAperture value Focal length Bulb Hot-shoe fastening dial Hot-shoe connection AccessoriesExternal flash layout Connecting the external flash SEF220A example optional GPS module layout optional Attaching the GPS module My Camera Accessories Smart Auto mode Shooting modes Recognizable scenes Press Shutter to capture the photo Program mode Program Shift Minimum shutter speed Aperture Priority mode Shutter Priority mode Manual mode Framing mode Using E Lens Priority modeUsing the Bulb function Adjust the focus ring to select a value Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes Adjust the focus ring to select an option Available optionsAperture Shutter Speed White Balance Using Z Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio Smart mode Rotate the mode dial to s Select a scene 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 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s Recording a video 3D mode You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens Side by Side* Displays two images next to each other Alternately in frames Available functions by shooting mode Shooting Functions Size and Resolution Photo size Quality Camera saves photos in either the Jpeg or RAW formatSuper Fine Fine ISO sensitivity Examples White Balance Customizing preset White Balance options You can also customize preset White Balance optionsColor Temperature Manually adjust the color temperature Distribution becomes warmer. Press D, and then adjust Auto WB Picture Wizard photo styles AF mode Focus mode Single AF Continuous AF Manual focus AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF areaSelection AF Multi AF Face detection AF Self-Portrait AF Touch AF Tracking AFTouch AF AF Point One touch shot Shooting Functions Touch AF Focus Peaking Focus assistMF Assist Optical Image Stabilization OIS Continuous Drive shooting methodSingle Timer Burst Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Bracketing setting Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket Flash Clearly Adjusting the flash intensity Reducing the red-eye effect Shooting Functions Flash Metering Multi Center-weighted Spot Measuring the exposure value of the focus area Dynamic Range 100 Smart Filter 101 Indicator Exposure compensation102 Selecting EV Exposure lock 103 Video functions 104Movie size Movie quality 105 Multi MotionFader Set the playing speed of a video 106 VoiceWind cut Mic Level Playback/Editing 108 Viewing image thumbnailsViewing photos Press y 109 Viewing files by categoryViewing files as a folder Thumbnail view, press m → z → Filter → a category 110 Protecting filesLock/Unlock all files Playback mode, press m → z → Protect → All Select an option 111 Deleting filesDeleting a single file Deleting multiple files You can delete all files on the memory card at once 112Deleting all files Viewing photos 113Enlarging a photo Viewing a slide show Creating a print order Dpof 114Auto rotating Playing videos 115Trimming a video during playback Video viewing controls 116 Capturing an image during playback Cropping a photo Editing photos117 118 Rotating a photoResizing photos Touch → Touch an option Adjusting your photos Touch Touch an adjusting optionPress C/F to adjust the option 119 Touch → Press C/F to adjust the option 120Retouching faces Reducing red-eye 121 Applying Smart Filter effectsTouch , and then touch an option Apply special effects to your photos Wireless network Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settings Connecting to a Wlan123 Select an AP Setting network options Manually setting the IP addressNetwork Password Enter the network password IP Setting 124 Using the login browser 125 126 Network connection tips Stop entering text and return to the previous 127Move the cursor Saving files to a smart phone automatically 128On 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 Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 130 Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release 131 Remote Viewfinder mode supports the and photo sizes only 132On 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 PC133 Sending photos or videos to a PC Select OK Select a backup PC134 Changing email settings 135Storing your information Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch Setting an email password 136 Sending photos or videos via email Changing the email password137 138 Select Next Select files to send Accessing a website Rotate the mode dial to B Select Select a websiteEnter your ID and password to log 139 Access the website with your camera Select files to upload 140Uploading photos or videos Select Upload Rotate the mode dial to B Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK141 Uploading photos to online storage 142 Select → Nearby devices 143 144 On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device Camera settings menu User settings 146ISO Customizing Noise Reduction DMF Direct Manual Focus 147Bracket Set 148 Color spaceSRGB Adobe RGB 149 Distortion CorrectTouch Operation IFn Customizing 150 Key Mapping AF Lamp 151Grid Line 152 SettingLearn to configure your cameras settings 153 154 OutputFile Name File Number 155 FormatDevice 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 Using programs on a PC Installing programs from the provided CDUsing i-Launcher 163 164 Requirements for Mac OSOpening i-Launcher → i-Launcheron your Mac OS computer Viewing photos Using Multimedia Viewer165 166 Viewing videosRefer to Pause Move to the previous file Progress bar 167 Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Appendix Error messages 169 170 Cleaning the cameraMaintaining the camera Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores171 Inappropriate places to use or store the camera Other cautions Using the camera with caution in humid environments172 Supported memory card 173About memory card 174 Memory card capacity20.0M 151 179 218 Photo 175 Video 176 Use a memory card that meets the standard requirements About the battery Battery specifications177 Use only Samsung-approved batteries Battery life Low battery message178 Photos 179 Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable Battery may not charge when180 181 182 183 Camera specifications 184 185 186 187 188 Glossary 189 190 191 192 193 194 Optional accessories 195 196 EM10 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 167 AllShare Play Index197 Playback mode Shooting mode 198Mac Windows Capturing Options Recording Viewing 199 Applicable in countries with separate collection systems RF exposure statements FCC notice200 201 This device may not cause harmful interference, Please refer to the warranty that came with your product