Charging the battery

My Camera

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.

Status lamp

• Red light on: Charging

•Red light off: Fully charged

• Red light blinking: Error

Turning on your camera

Set the Power switch to ON.

•To turn your camera off, set the Power switch to OFF.

•The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first time. (p. 35)

•Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use another AC adapter, the camera battery may not charge or work properly.

•You can charge the battery with the USB cable only when the camera is turned off.

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Samsung EV-NX300ZBFUDK Charging the battery and turning on your camera, Turning on your camera, Set the Power switch to ON

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USER MANUAL Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc Copyright information Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo 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 accessoriesUse 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 cardDo 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 downCheck that the camera is operating properly before use You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera Mode indications Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Tips ContentsConcepts in Photography My Camera Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes ContentsAccessories Using E Picture Wizard photo styles Shooting FunctionsSize and Resolution White Balance Playback/Editing Wireless network on an Camera settings menuConnecting to external devices Viewing files Maintaining the camera AppendixError messages Concepts in Photography Shooting posturesHolding the camera Standing photography Crouching photography Using the displaya straight posture tilt the display up to 90 upwards or 45 downwards Low-angle shot looking up the subjectlooking 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 speedAperture value Long focal length Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspectiveShort focal length What controls out-of-focus effects? Depth of fieldDOF depends on aperture value A photo captured close to the subject DOF depends on focal lengthDOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera A photo captured with a 100 mm telescope lens Rule of Thirds CompositionOptical preview Using the rule of thirds will create photos with stable and compelling Aperture value = Guide number / Flash to Subject Distance FlashFlash guide number Guide number = Flash to Subject Distance X Aperture value Bounce Photography My Camera Chapter My Camera Getting startedUnpacking Check your product box for the following items Camera layout My Camera Camera layout To set a DIRECT LINK option Setting the DIRECT LINK buttonUsing the DIRECT LINK button Press DIRECT LINK again to return to the previous mode camera Inserting the battery and memory cardUsing 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 cameraCharging the battery Set the Power switch to ON 2 Press D/I to select a time zone, and then press o Performing the initial setup10 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 optionsSelecting with buttons Selecting by touch E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode Using mMy 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 panel6 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 iconsIn Shooting mode Capturing photos About the level gauge My Camera Display iconsRecording videos Playing videos In Playback modeViewing photos Press D repeatedly to change the display type Changing the information displayed SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example LensesLens layout My Camera Lenses Locking or unlocking the lensSAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example 5 Lens contacts SAMSUNG 16 mm F2.4 lens example1 i-Function button p 2 Lens mount index 3 Focus ring p 4 Lens SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example Lens markingsFind out what the numbers on the lens signify SEF8A example AccessoriesExternal flash layout Lift up the flash for use Connecting the external flash1 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 optional4 Flash release button 5 POWER button 6 Battery cover 7 Bulb 8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection 2 Mount the GPS module by sliding it into the hot-shoe GPS module layout optionalAttaching the GPS module Press the power button of the GPS module S Shutter Priority mode p M Manual mode p i Lens Priority mode p Shooting modess 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 modeMy Camera Shooting modes Recognizable scenes 4 Press Shutter to capture the photo Program Shift P Program mode1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Set the desired options 3 Set the desired options 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture valueA Aperture Priority mode 1 Rotate the mode dial to A 1 Rotate the mode dial to S 2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speedS Shutter Priority mode Framing mode M Manual mode1 Rotate the mode dial to M 4 Set the desired options i Lens Priority mode Using the Bulb functionUsing 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 valueUsing 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 optionAvailable options Aperture 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or Using Z3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z 3 Half-press Shutter to focus, and then press Shutter to capture s Smart mode1 Rotate the mode dial to s 2 Select a scene 4 Touch a face to replace Using the Best Face mode1 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 ShutterCapturing 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 modesRecording a video 1 Rotate the mode dial to t, P, A, S, M, i, or s SAMSUNG 45 mm F1.8 T6 2D/3D lens example 3D modeYou can capture 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens To use auto 3D options that enable the camera to set shooting options Press a shortcut for each function Available functions by shooting modeFor details about shooting functions, see Chapter 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 BalanceTo set the White Balance the light source. Color temperature is a measurement in degrees Customizing preset White Balance optionsYou can also customize preset White Balance options Shooting Functions White Balance Tungsten Auto WBFluorescent Daylight Daylight To set a photo style Picture Wizard photo styles focus mode Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjectsAF mode To set the auto Shooting Functions AF mode Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you pressSingle AF Continuous AF Manual focus The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area AF areaSelection AF The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to Multi AFFace detection AF Self-Portrait AF Focus on the subject or capture a photo by touching on the screen Touch AFTracking AF Touch AF Shooting Functions Touch AF One touch shot Focus Peaking Focus assistMF Assist Optical Image Stabilization OIS Continuous Drive shooting methodSingle Shooting Functions Drive shooting method TimerBurst WB+2 Auto Exposure Bracketing AE BracketWhite Balance Bracketing WB Bracket Exposure +2 option Bracketing settingPicture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket To set flash options Flash Reducing the red-eye effect Adjusting the flash intensityWhen the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity Multi Metering Shooting Functions Metering Center-weightedSpot 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 FilterVignetting Miniature selecting EV indicatorExposure compensation Shutter Exposure lock The functions available for video are explained below Video functionsMovie size Movie quality Set the playing speed of a video Multi MotionFader To reduce wind sound VoiceWind cut Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videosPlayback/Editing 2 Press C/F to scroll through files Viewing image thumbnailsViewing photos 1 Press y 1 In the thumbnail view, press m → z → Filter → a category Viewing files by categoryViewing files as a folder Playback/Editing Searching and managing files Lock/Unlock all files Protecting files1 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 Yes3 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 YesDeleting all files 1 In Playback mode, press m 2 Select z → Delete → All 1 In Playback mode, press m Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Viewing a slide show 4 Press m Press D/I to adjust the volume levelAuto 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 begin6 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 YesCapturing 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 areaEditing photos Cropping a photo 3 Touch OK 4 Touch to save Rotating a photoResizing photos 1 Touch → 2 Touch an option You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option Adjusting your photos1 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 optionTo cancel correction, touch Retouching faces Apply special effects to your photos Applying Smart Filter effects1 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 settingsConnecting to a WLAN 3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting 2 Select each option, and then enter the required information Setting network optionsManually setting the IP address 2 Select IP Setting → Manual Move to the next page Using the login browserClose the login browser Move to the previous page Network connection tips You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi featuresDo 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 automatically3 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 phone1 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 releasewhen 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 videosInstalling 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 videos3 Select a backup PC If you have performed a backup before, move to step Sending photos or videos via email Changing email settings4 Select Sender Setting To delete your information, select Reset 5 When the pop-up appears, select OK Wireless network Sending photos or videos via emailSetting 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 password4 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 touch5 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 website4 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 websites1 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 → OKUploading 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 filesViewing 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 Direct1 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 settingsYou can set the user environment with these settings ISO Customizing +2.7 EV, -/+3 EV Bracket SetDMF Direct Manual Focus AE Bracket Set Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a Color spacesRGB 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 CorrectiFn Customizing User Display About histogram Key MappingBackup, 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 otherFrame Packing Displays the images for the left and right sRGB files - MMDDXXXX.JPG. For example, for a photo Dual-band FormatDevice Information can get dust on it when you change lenses. This can lead Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factorydefaults. 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 buttonsViewing 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 mode9 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 diskTransferring 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 computerDisconnecting 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 PCInstalling programs from the provided CD Using i-Launcher Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC Requirements for Mac OSOpening i-Launcher → i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer Viewing photos Using Multimedia Viewer From the Samsung i-Launcher screen, click Firmware Upgrade Viewing videosrefer to page Downloading the PC Auto Backup program 2 Select a language 3 Follow the on-screen instructions Installing Adobe Photoshop LightroomUsing 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 cameraMaintaining the camera Camera lens and display Appendix Maintaining the camera Using or storing the cameraUsing 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 environmentsTurn off the camera when not using it Other cautions Supported memory card About memory card Fine Memory card capacityQuality Super Fine Video Avoid memory cards to very cold or very hot temperatures below Cautions when using memory cardsTurn 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 batteryBattery specifications Use only Samsung-approved batteries Avoid exposing batteries to very cold or very hot temperatures below Battery lifeLow battery message Notes about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Cautions about using the batteryNotes about charging the battery Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only the provided USB cable The battery may not charge whenNotes about charging with a computer connected Before contacting a service center or UHS-1 memory card Appendix Before contacting a service centerThe 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 Videox0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5 Playback Dimensions W X H X D Wireless networkMobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup Power Source Ad-Hoc network AP Access PointGlossary AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock Color temperature Camera shake BlurCloud Computing Color space Exif Exchangeable Image File Format EV Exposure ValueFlash EV Compensation JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group Image sensorIP Internet protocol address ISO sensitivity NFC Near Field Communication PAL Phase Alternate LineResolution Noise Shutter speed Wi-FiWPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS is a technology that secures wireless home networks External flash Optional accessoriesLens Camera bag Appendix Optional accessoriesRechargeable battery Battery charger Index Page Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste 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, andIC 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