USER MANUAL
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Health and safety information
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids
Do not handle your camera with wet hands
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories
Use the battery only for its intended purpose
turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock
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
If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to cool down
Check that the camera is operating properly before use
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight
Mode indications
Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Contents
Concepts in Photography
My Camera
Tips
Contents
Accessories
t Smart Auto mode
A Aperture Priority mode
Shooting Functions
Contents
Size and Resolution
AF mode
Wireless network
Playback/Editing
Chapter
Chapter
Camera settings menu
Connecting to external devices
Chapter
Chapter
Appendix
Error messages
Chapter
Maintaining the camera
Shooting postures
Holding the camera
Standing photography
Concepts in Photography
Using the display
a straight posture
tilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwards
Crouching photography
looking up the subject
looking down on the subject
High-angle shot
Concepts in Photography
Aperture
Aperture sizes
Aperture value and the depth of field
Concepts in Photography
Shutter speed
Shutter Speed
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
value
ISO sensitivity
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Short focal length
Long focal length
Concepts in Photography
DOF depends on aperture value
Depth of field
What controls out-of-focus effects?
DOF depends on focal length
DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera
A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens
A photo captured close to the subject
Optical preview
Composition
Rule of Thirds
Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling
Flash
Flash guide number
Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value
Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance
Bounce Photography
Concepts in Photography
Chapter
My Camera
Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
My Camera
Camera layout
My Camera Camera layout
Setting the DIRECT LINK button
Using the DIRECT LINK button
Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode
My Camera Camera layout
Inserting the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the
camera
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Set the Power switch to ON
To turn your camera off, set the Power switch to OFF
Performing the initial setup
10 Press m to finish the initial setup
1 Press I to select Time Zone, and then press F or o
2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o
Selecting functions options
Selecting with buttons
Selecting by touch
Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option
Using m
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch
My Camera Selecting functions options
Using the Smart panel
6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch
You can also select an option by touching it
3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o
My Camera Selecting functions options
In Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
1. Shooting information
My Camera Display icons
Recording videos
About the level gauge
1. Shooting information
In Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
My Camera Display icons
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Changing the information displayed
My Camera Display icons
Lenses
Lens layout
2 3
SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example
Locking or unlocking the lens
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
My Camera Lenses
No. Description
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example
1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens
5 Lens contacts
My Camera Lenses
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Lens markings
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example
Accessories
External flash layout
SEF8A example
My Camera
Connecting the external flash
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera
2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe
Lift up the flash for use
SEF220A example optional
1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button
4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb
8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection
GPS module layout optional
Attaching the GPS module
2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe
My Camera Accessories
Press the power button of the GPS module
My Camera Accessories
Shooting modes
t Smart Auto mode p P Program mode p A Aperture Priority mode p
S Shutter Priority mode p M Manual mode p i Lens Priority mode p
s Smart mode p B Wi-Fi features p
tSmart Auto mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frame
My Camera Shooting modes
Recognizable scenes
4 Press Shutter to capture the photo
My Camera Shooting modes
P Program mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Set the desired options
Program Shift
My Camera Shooting modes
A Aperture Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to A
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value
3 Set the desired options
S Shutter Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to S
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed
My Camera Shooting modes
M Manual mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to M
Framing mode
4 Set the desired options
i Lens Priority mode
Using the Bulb function
Using E
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select E
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a value
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, or M
2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
My Camera Shooting modes
Aperture
Using Z
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio
Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z
s Smart mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene
3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture
My Camera Shooting modes
Using the Best Face mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face
3 Press Shutter to capture the photo
4 Touch a face to replace
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama
3 Press m to return to Shooting mode
When you are finished, release Shutter
Capturing panoramic photos
The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured
My Camera Shooting modes
1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s
This feature may not work in some modes
Recording a video
2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording
3D mode
You can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens
SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example
My Camera Shooting modes
To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options
My Camera Shooting modes
Available functions by shooting mode
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
Press a shortcut for each function
My Camera Shooting modes
Shooting Functions
Chapter
Size and Resolution
Photo size
Quality
The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format
ISO sensitivity
Examples
White Balance
Shooting Functions
To set the White
Balance
Customizing preset White Balance options
You can also customize preset White Balance options
the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees
Shooting Functions White Balance
Examples
Shooting Functions White Balance
Auto WB
Fluorescent Daylight
Examples
Picture Wizard photo styles
To set a photo style
AF mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects
focus mode
Shooting Functions
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press
Single AF
Continuous AF
Shooting Functions AF mode
Manual focus
Selection AF
AF area
The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
Face detection AF
Multi AF
The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to
Self-Portrait AF
Shooting Functions AF area
Touch AF
Tracking AF
Touch AF
Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen
One touch shot
Shooting Functions Touch AF
MF Assist
Focus assist
Focus Peaking
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Single
Drive shooting method
Continuous
Burst
Timer
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
Exposure +2
Bracketing setting
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
option
Flash
To set flash options
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels
Adjusting the flash intensity
Reducing the red-eye effect
You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity
Shooting Functions Flash
Metering
Multi
Spot
Center-weighted
Shooting Functions Metering
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
In Shooting mode, press m → 1 → Link AE to AF Point → an option
Dynamic Range
Shooting Functions
To set Smart Range options
Icon
Smart Filter
Vignetting
Miniature
Colored Pencil
Exposure compensation
indicator
selecting EV
Exposure lock
Shutter
Video functions
Movie size
Movie quality
The functions available for video are explained below
Fader
Multi Motion
Set the playing speed of a video
Wind cut
Voice
To reduce wind sound
Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos
Playback/Editing
Chapter
Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC
Viewing image thumbnails
Viewing photos
1 Press y
2 Press C/F to scroll through files
4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback mode
Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files
Protecting files
1 In Playback mode, press m → z → Protect → Select
2 Press C/F to select a file, and then press o 3 Press f
Lock/Unlock all files
2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting files
Deleting a single file
3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting all files
1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z → Delete → All
You can delete all files on the memory card at once
Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
1 In Playback mode, press m
Press m to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode
Press D/I to adjust the volume level
Auto rotating
Creating a print order DPOF
3 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to begin
6 Press o or touch at the point where you want the trimming to end
Playing videos
Trimming a video during playback
9 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Capturing an image during playback
7 Press f or touch End Point 8 Press f or touch Trim to trim a video
2 Press f or touch Capture
2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the area
Editing photos
Cropping a photo
1 Touch →
Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
1 Touch → 2 Touch an option
3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save
Adjusting your photos
1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option
3 Press C/F to adjust the option
You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option
1 Touch → 2 Press C/F to adjust the option
To cancel correction, touch
Retouching faces
Reducing red-eye
Applying Smart Filter effects
1 Touch , and then touch an option
2 Touch OK 3 Touch to save
Apply special effects to your photos
Wireless network
Chapter
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings
Connecting to a WLAN
1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select , , , or
3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting
Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
2 Select IP Setting → Manual
2 Select each option, and then enter the required information
Using the login browser
Close the login browser
Move to the previous page
Move to the next page
You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features
Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use
Before you connect to a network, ensure your battery is fully charged
Network connection tips
Entering text
change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
Icon
Description
Saving files to a smart phone automatically
3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera
1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
3 On the camera, select a sending option
4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select
3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time
Wireless network Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
when shooting in and to 1920X1080 when shooting in resolution
6 On the smart phone, set the following shooting options
7 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
1 Install i-Launcher on the PC. p
3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it
Wireless network Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos
3 Select a backup PC
If you have performed a backup before, move to step
To cancel sending, select Cancel
Changing email settings
4 Select Sender Setting
To delete your information, select Reset
Sending photos or videos via email
Wireless network Sending photos or videos via email
Setting an email password
4 Select Setting Password → On
5 When the pop-up appears, select OK
Changing the email password
4 Select Change Password
5 Enter your current 4-digit password 6 Enter a new 4-digit password
7 Enter the new password again 8 When the pop-up appears, select OK
4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch
5 Select Next 6 Select files to send
7 Select Next
8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch
Accessing a website
1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website
4 Enter your ID and password to log in
If you connected to SkyDrive, refer to Using the login browser. p
Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websites
1 Access the website with your camera 2 Select files to upload
Uploading photos or videos
3 Select Upload
1 Rotate the mode dial to B
3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK
Uploading photos to online storage
2 Select → Web storage
Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send files
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play
2 Select → Nearby devices
5 On the AllShare Play device, select a camera to connect
Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send files
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct
1 On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option
3 Press m, and then select ShareWi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct
When in the single image view, you can send only one photo at a time
Camera settings menu
Chapter
User settings
You can set the user environment with these settings
ISO Customizing
Noise Reduction
Bracket Set
DMF Direct Manual Focus
AE Bracket Set
+2.7 EV, -/+3 EV
Color space
Camera settings menu User settings
sRGB Standard RGB is an international specification
Option
Distortion Correct
iFn Customizing
User Display
You can add or remove shooting information from the display
Key Mapping
Backup, Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShare Play
Histogram
About histogram
AF Lamp
Grid Line
Camera settings menu User settings
Setting
Learn to configure your cameras settings
Set to display help text about menus and functions. Off, On
Camera settings menu Setting
Description
Side by Side* Displays two images next to each other
Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right
Format
Device
Information
Dual-band
Camera settings menu Setting
Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory
defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settings
cap to the lens when not using it
Connecting to external devices
Chapter
6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV
Viewing files on an HDTV
2 Turn off your camera and HDTV
7 Move to a 3D file, and then press I to switch to 3D mode
9 View 3D photos or play 3D videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on a 3D TV
2 Select 3D HDMI Output → an option. p
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
Transferring files to your computer
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
1 Turn off the camera
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Transferring files to your Mac OS
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen
Open the removable disk
Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
3 Turn on the camera
Using programs on a PC
Installing programs from the provided CD
Using i-Launcher
1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a language
Requirements for Mac OS
Opening i-Launcher
→ i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
Using Multimedia Viewer
Viewing photos
Viewing videos
refer to page
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC
2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
Appendix
Chapter
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Camera lens and display
Image sensor
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures
Do not store the camera where there are mothballs
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
Turn off the camera when not using it
Other cautions
Your camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera
Supported memory card
About memory card
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Memory card capacity
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Size
Quality
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Video
Cautions when using memory cards
Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below
Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card
Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields
About the battery
Battery specifications
Use only Samsung-approved batteries
Charging time When the battery
Battery life
Low battery message
Notes about using the battery
Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below
Cautions about using the battery
Notes about charging the battery
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge when
Notes about charging with a computer connected
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Before contacting a service center
Appendix Before contacting a service center
The memory card has
not recognize an SDXC
or UHS-1 memory card
Appendix Before contacting a service center
Videos may not play on some video player
Camera specifications
Appendix Camera specifications
Appendix Camera specifications
2-+2 EV 0.5 EV Step
Appendix Camera specifications
Video
x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5
Playback
Appendix Camera specifications
Wireless network
MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup
Power Source
AP Access Point
Glossary
AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock
Ad-Hoc network
Color temperature
Camera shake Blur
Cloud Computing
Color space
EV Exposure Value
Flash
EV Compensation
Exif Exchangeable Image File Format
Image sensor
IP Internet protocol address
ISO sensitivity
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
PAL Phase Alternate Line
Resolution
Noise
NFC Near Field Communication
Wi-Fi
WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks
Shutter speed
Optional accessories
Appendix
Lens
Lens
Appendix Optional accessories
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
Camera bag
Index
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product
FCC notice
Declaration of Conformity
1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and
IC 649E-NX300 This equipment may be operated in all EU countries
In France, this equipment may only be used indoors
Complies with IDA Standards DA100790
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product