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
A Aperture Priority mode
Contents
Accessories
t Smart Auto mode
AF mode
Shooting Functions
Contents
Size and Resolution
Chapter
Wireless network
Playback/Editing
Chapter
Chapter
Camera settings menu
Connecting to external devices
Chapter
Maintaining the camera
Appendix
Error messages
Chapter
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
Concepts in Photography
looking up the subject
looking down on the subject
High-angle shot
Aperture sizes
Aperture
Concepts in Photography
Aperture value and the depth of field
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed
ISO sensitivity
ISO sensitivity
Shutter speed
Aperture
value
Concepts in Photography
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective
Short focal length
Long focal length
What controls out-of-focus effects?
Depth of field
DOF depends on aperture value
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
Rule of Thirds
Composition
Optical preview
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
Concepts in Photography
Bounce Photography
My Camera
Chapter
My Camera
Getting started
Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items
Camera layout
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
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
My Camera Selecting functions options
Using m
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to P 2 Press m or touch
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
My Camera Selecting functions options
3 Press D/I/C/F to move to EV, and then press o
You can also select an option by touching it
1. Shooting information
In Shooting mode
Display icons
Capturing photos
1. Shooting information
My Camera Display icons
Recording videos
About the level gauge
My Camera Display icons
In Playback mode
Viewing photos
Playing videos
My Camera Display icons
Changing the information displayed
Press D repeatedly to change the display type
SAMSUNG 18-55 mm F3.5-5.6 OIS III lens example
Lenses
Lens layout
2 3
No. Description
Locking or unlocking the lens
SAMSUNG 20-50 mm F3.5-5.6 ED II lens example
My Camera Lenses
My Camera Lenses
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
SAMSUNG 18-200 mm F3.5-6.3 ED OIS lens example
Lens markings
Find out what the numbers on the lens signify
My Camera
Accessories
External flash layout
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
8 TELE/WIDE mode switch 9 Hot-shoe connection
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
My Camera Accessories
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
s Smart mode p B Wi-Fi features p
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
Recognizable scenes
tSmart Auto mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to t 2 Align your subject in the frame
My Camera Shooting modes
My Camera Shooting modes
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
3 Set the desired options
A Aperture Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to A
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the aperture value
My Camera Shooting modes
S Shutter Priority mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to S
2 Scroll the jog dial to adjust the shutter speed
4 Set the desired options
M Manual mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to M
Framing mode
1 Rotate the mode dial to 2 Press i-Function on the lens to select E
i Lens Priority mode
Using the Bulb function
Using E
2 Press i-Function on the lens to select a setting
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
Aperture
3 Adjust the focus ring to select an option
Available options
My Camera Shooting modes
Photo resolution varies according to the zoom ratio if you use the Z
Using Z
1 Rotate the mode dial to P, A, S, M, or
3 Adjust the focus ring to select a zoom ratio
My Camera Shooting modes
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
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
Capturing panoramic photos
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
My Camera Shooting modes
The resolution varies depending on the panoramic photo you captured
2 Set the desired options 3 Press Video recording to start recording
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
My Camera Shooting modes
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
Chapter
Shooting Functions
Photo size
Size and Resolution
The camera saves photos in either the JPEG or RAW format
Quality
Examples
ISO sensitivity
Balance
White Balance
Shooting Functions
To set the White
Shooting Functions 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
Fluorescent Daylight
Examples
Shooting Functions White Balance
Auto WB
To set a photo style
Picture Wizard photo styles
Examples
Shooting Functions
AF mode
Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus according to the subjects
focus mode
Shooting Functions AF mode
Single AF is appropriate for shooting a still subject. When you press
Single AF
Continuous AF
Manual focus
The AF area function changes the positions of the focus area
AF area
Selection AF
The camera focuses on human faces preferentially. Faces of up to
Multi AF
Face detection AF
Shooting Functions AF area
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
Focus Peaking
Focus assist
MF Assist
Optical Image Stabilization OIS
Continuous
Drive shooting method
Single
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
Timer
Burst
Exposure +2
Auto Exposure Bracketing AE Bracket
White Balance Bracketing WB Bracket
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
option
Bracketing setting
Picture Wizard Bracketing P Wiz Bracket
Shooting Functions Drive shooting method
To set flash options
Flash
Reducing the red-eye effect
Adjusting the flash intensity
When the flash is on, adjust the flash intensity +/-2 levels
Shooting Functions Flash
You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the intensity
Multi
Metering
Shooting Functions Metering
Center-weighted
Spot
In Shooting mode, press m → 1 → Link AE to AF Point → an option
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area
Icon
Dynamic Range
Shooting Functions
To set Smart Range options
Colored Pencil
Smart Filter
Vignetting
Miniature
selecting EV
indicator
Exposure compensation
Shutter
Exposure lock
The functions available for video are explained below
Video functions
Movie size
Movie quality
Set the playing speed of a video
Multi Motion
Fader
To reduce wind sound
Voice
Wind cut
Refer to chapter 6 for editing files on a PC
Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos
Playback/Editing
Chapter
2 Press C/F to scroll through files
Viewing image thumbnails
Viewing photos
1 Press y
Playback/Editing Searching and managing files
4 Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback mode
Viewing files by category
Viewing files as a folder
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
Creating a print order DPOF
Press m to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode
Press D/I to adjust the volume level
Auto rotating
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
Chapter
Wireless network
3 Press m, and then select Wi-Fi Setting
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings
Connecting to a WLAN
1 Rotate the mode dial to B 2 Select , , , or
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
Description
Entering text
change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it
Icon
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
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
6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your camera
Wireless network Sending photos or videos to a smart phone
The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time
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
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
If you connected to SkyDrive, refer to Using the login browser. p
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
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
1 Rotate the mode dial to B
3 Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK
Uploading photos to online storage
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
Chapter
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
Option
Color space
Camera settings menu User settings
sRGB Standard RGB is an international specification
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
Camera settings menu User settings
Grid Line
AF Lamp
Learn to configure your cameras settings
Setting
Set to display help text about menus and functions. Off, On
Frame Packing Displays the images for the left and right
Camera settings menu Setting
Description
Side by Side* Displays two images next to each other
Dual-band
Format
Device
Information
cap to the lens when not using it
Camera settings menu Setting
Reset the setup menu and shooting options to the factory
defaults. Date, time, language, and video output settings
Chapter
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
3 Turn on the camera
Open the removable disk
Transfer photos or videos to the Mac OS computer
Connecting to external devices Transferring files to your computer
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
Connecting to external devices Using programs on a PC
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
Chapter
Appendix
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies
Error messages
Image sensor
Cleaning the camera
Maintaining the camera
Camera lens and display
Do not store the camera where there are mothballs
Using or storing the camera
Using on beaches or shores
Avoid exposing the camera to very cold or very hot temperatures
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
Appendix Maintaining the camera
About memory card
Supported memory card
Quality
Memory card capacity
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Size
Video
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Avoid using or storing memory cards near strong magnetic fields
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
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
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Cautions about using the battery
Notes about charging the battery
Appendix Maintaining the camera
Appendix Maintaining the camera
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
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
Appendix Before contacting a service center
Camera specifications
Appendix Camera specifications
2-+2 EV 0.5 EV Step
Appendix Camera specifications
Playback
Appendix Camera specifications
Video
x0.25 640X480, 320X240 only, x0.5
Power Source
Appendix Camera specifications
Wireless network
MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup
Ad-Hoc network
AP Access Point
Glossary
AEL/AFL Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock
Color space
Color temperature
Camera shake Blur
Cloud Computing
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
Appendix
Lens
Camera bag
Appendix Optional accessories
Rechargeable battery
Battery charger
Index
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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