USER MANUAL
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Do not handle your camera with wet hands
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
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock
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
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields
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 expose the lens to direct sunlight
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
Icons used in this manual
Indications used in this manual
Mode indications
Tips
Contents
Concepts in Photography
My Camera
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes
Contents
Accessories
Using E
Picture Wizard photo styles
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution
White Balance
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
on an
Camera settings menu
Connecting to external devices
Viewing files
Error messages
Appendix
Maintaining the camera
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures
Holding the camera
Standing photography
Crouching photography
Using the display
a straight posture
tilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwards
Low-angle shot
looking up the subject
looking down on the subject
High-angle shot
Aperture sizes
Aperture
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
value
Short focal length
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Long focal length
DOF depends on aperture value
Depth of field
What controls out-of-focus effects?
A photo captured close to the subject
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
Optical preview
Composition
Rule of Thirds
Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling
Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance
Flash
Flash guide number
Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value
Bounce Photography
My Camera
Chapter
My Camera
Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
Camera layout
My Camera Camera layout
To set a DIRECT LINK option
Setting the DIRECT LINK button
Using the DIRECT LINK button
Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode
camera
Inserting the battery and memory card
Using the memory card adapter
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the
To turn your camera off, set the Power switch to OFF
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Set the Power switch to ON
2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o
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
Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or an option
Selecting functions options
Selecting with buttons
Selecting by touch
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
Using m
My Camera Selecting functions options
Flicking Gently flick your finger across the screen
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press f or touch
Using the Smart panel
6 Press m or touch Back to switch to Shooting mode
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode
You can also select an option by touching it
3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o
1. Shooting information
Display icons
In Shooting mode
Capturing photos
Recording videos
My Camera Display icons
About the level gauge
Viewing photos
In Playback mode
Playing videos
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
Changing the information displayed
Lens layout
Lenses
SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
Locking or unlocking the lens
My Camera Lenses
1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens
SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example
5 Lens contacts
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
Lens markings
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example
External flash layout
Accessories
SEF8A example
Lift up the flash for use
Connecting the external flash
1 Remove the hot-shoe cover from the camera
2 Mount the flash by sliding it into the hot-shoe
1 Display icons 2 READY lamp/Test button 3 MODE button
SEF220A example optional
4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb
8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection
Attaching the GPS module
GPS module layout optional
2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe
Press the power button of the GPS module
S Shutter Priority mode p M Manual mode p i Lens Priority mode p
Shooting modes
s Smart mode p B Wi-Fi features p
t Smart Auto mode p P Program mode p A Aperture Priority mode p
1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frame
tSmart Auto mode
My Camera Shooting modes
Recognizable scenes
4 Press Shutter to capture the photo
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Set the desired options
P Program mode
Program Shift
3 Set the desired options
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value
A Aperture Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to A
S Shutter Priority mode
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed
1 Rotate the mode dial to S
Framing mode
M Manual mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to M
4 Set the desired options
i Lens Priority mode
Using the Bulb function
Using E
You can adjust the depth of field to blur or sharpen the background
You can also scroll the jog dial to adjust the value
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a value
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes
2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting
Shutter Speed
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
Aperture
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or
Using Z
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio
Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z
1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene
s Smart mode
3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture
4 Touch a face to replace
Using the Best Face mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Best Face
3 Press Shutter to capture the photo
2 Press m → 1 → Panorama → Live Panorama or 3D
When you are finished, release Shutter
Capturing panoramic photos
1 Rotate the mode dial to s, and then select Panorama
The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured
2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording
This feature may not work in some modes
Recording a video
1 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
SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example
To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options
For details about shooting functions, see Chapter
Available functions by shooting mode
Press a shortcut for each function
Shooting Functions
Photo size
Size and Resolution
The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format
Quality
Examples
ISO sensitivity
Icon Description
White Balance
To set the White
Balance
the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees
Customizing preset White Balance options
You can also customize preset White Balance options
Shooting Functions White Balance
Tungsten
Auto WB
Fluorescent Daylight
Daylight
To set a photo style
Picture Wizard photo styles
focus mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects
AF mode
To set the auto
Shooting Functions AF mode
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press
Single AF
Continuous AF
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
Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen
Touch AF
Tracking AF
Touch AF
Shooting Functions Touch AF
One touch shot
MF Assist
Focus assist
Focus Peaking
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Single
Drive shooting method
Continuous
Burst
Timer
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
WB+2
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Exposure +2
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Bracketing setting
option
To set flash options
Flash
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
Multi
Metering
Spot
Center-weighted
Shooting Functions Metering
In Shooting mode, press m → 1 → Link AE to AF Point → an option
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
To set Smart Range options
Dynamic Range
Colored Pencil
Smart Filter
Vignetting
Miniature
Exposure compensation
indicator
selecting EV
Shutter
Exposure lock
The functions available for video are explained below
Video functions
Movie size
Movie quality
Fader
Multi Motion
Set the playing speed of a video
Wind cut
Voice
To reduce wind sound
Playback/Editing
Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos
Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC
2 Press C/F to scroll through files
Viewing image thumbnails
Viewing photos
1 Press y
1 In the thumbnail view, press m → z → Filter → a category
Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files
Lock/Unlock all 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
Deleting a single file
2 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
3 Press n 4 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting files
You can delete all files on the memory card at once
3 When the pop-up message appears, select Yes
Deleting all files
1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z → Delete → All
1 In Playback mode, press m
Viewing photos
Enlarging a photo
Viewing a slide show
4 Press m
Press D/I to adjust the volume level
Auto rotating
Creating a print order DPOF
Trimming a video during playback
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
2 Press f or touch Capture
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
1 Touch →
2 Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the area
Editing photos
Cropping a photo
3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save
Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
1 Touch → 2 Touch an option
You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option
Adjusting your photos
1 Touch 2 Touch an adjusting option
3 Press C/F to adjust the option
Reducing red-eye
1 Touch → 2 Press C/F to adjust the option
To cancel correction, touch
Retouching faces
Apply special effects to your photos
Applying Smart Filter effects
1 Touch , and then touch an option
2 Touch OK 3 Touch to save
Wireless network
When a login page appears, refer to Using the login browser. p
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings
Connecting to a WLAN
3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting
2 Select each option, and then enter the required information
Setting network options
Manually setting the IP address
2 Select IP Setting → Manual
Move to the next page
Using the login browser
Close the login browser
Move to the previous page
Network connection tips
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
change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
Entering text
1 On the camera, in Shooting mode, press m
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
4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA App
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B 2 On the camera, select
3 On the camera, select a sending option
6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera
Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release
7 On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus
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
3 When the Auto Backup program icon appears, click it
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
To cancel sending, select Cancel
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
Sending photos or videos via email
Changing email settings
4 Select Sender Setting
To delete your information, select Reset
5 When the pop-up appears, select OK
Wireless network Sending photos or videos via email
Setting an email password
4 Select Setting Password → On
7 Enter the new password again 8 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
8 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then touch
4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then touch
5 Select Next 6 Select files to send
7 Select Next
1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select 3 Select a website
Accessing a website
4 Enter your ID and password to log in
If you connected to SkyDrive, refer to Using the login browser. p
3 Select Upload
Wireless network Using photo or video sharing websites
1 Access the website with your camera 2 Select files to upload
Uploading photos or videos
2 Select → Web storage
3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK
Uploading photos to online storage
1 Rotate the mode dial to B
5 On the AllShare Play device, select a camera to connect
Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send files
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play
2 Select → Nearby devices
Wireless network Using AllShare Play to send files
When in the single image view, you can send only one photo at a time
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
Camera settings menu
Noise Reduction
User settings
You can set the user environment with these settings
ISO Customizing
+2.7 EV, -/+3 EV
Bracket Set
DMF Direct Manual Focus
AE Bracket Set
Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a
Color space
sRGB Standard RGB is an international specification
to define the color space created by IEC International
You can add or remove shooting information from the display
Distortion Correct
iFn Customizing
User Display
About histogram
Key Mapping
Backup, Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShare Play
Histogram
AF Lamp
Grid Line
Learn to configure your cameras settings
Setting
Set to display help text about menus and functions. Off, On
captured on Jan. 01, the file name would be
Side by Side* Displays two images next to each other
Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right
sRGB files - MMDDXXXX.JPG. For example, for a photo
Dual-band
Format
Device
Information
can get dust on it when you change lenses. This can lead
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
2 Turn off your camera and HDTV
6 View photos or play videos using the camera buttons
Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV
Viewing files on an HDTV
2 Select 3D HDMI Output → an option. p
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
1 Turn off the camera
Connecting the camera as a removable disk
Transferring files to your computer
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer
2 Click on the tool bar at the bottom right of your computer screen
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Transferring files to your Mac OS
Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer
Open the removable disk
1 Insert the installation CD into your PC 2 Select a language
Using programs on a PC
Installing programs from the provided CD
Using i-Launcher
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
Requirements for Mac OS
Opening i-Launcher
→ i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer
Viewing photos
Using Multimedia Viewer
From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade
Viewing videos
refer to page
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program
2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
1 Insert Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD-ROM into your PC
Appendix
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies
Error messages
Image sensor
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Camera lens and display
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
Do not store the camera where there are mothballs
Your camera consists of delicate parts. Avoid impacts to the camera
Using the camera with caution in humid environments
Turn off the camera when not using it
Other cautions
Supported memory card
About memory card
Fine
Memory card capacity
Quality
Super Fine
Video
Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below
Cautions when using memory cards
Turn off the camera when you insert or remove the memory card
Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields
Charging time When the battery
About the battery
Battery specifications
Use only Samsung-approved batteries
Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below
Battery life
Low battery message
Notes about using the battery
Notes about charging the battery
Cautions about using the battery
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Notes about charging with a computer connected
Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge when
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Before contacting a service center
or UHS-1 memory card
Appendix Before contacting a service center
The memory card has
not recognize an SDXC
Videos may not play on some video player
Camera specifications
Appendix Camera specifications
2-+2 EV 0.5 EV Step
Single image, Thumbnails 15/28, Slide show
Video
x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5
Playback
Dimensions W X H X D
Wireless network
MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup
Power Source
Ad-Hoc network
AP Access Point
Glossary
AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock
Color temperature
Camera shake Blur
Cloud Computing
Color space
Exif Exchangeable Image File Format
EV Exposure Value
Flash
EV Compensation
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group
Image sensor
IP Internet protocol address
ISO sensitivity
NFC Near Field Communication
PAL Phase Alternate Line
Resolution
Noise
Shutter speed
Wi-Fi
WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks
Lens
Optional accessories
External flash
Camera bag
Appendix Optional accessories
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
Index
Page
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Correct Disposal of This Product
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Applicable in countries with separate collection systems
Declaration of Conformity
FCC notice
Complies with IDA Standards DA100790
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
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product