Samsung AD68-04519A Quick Start Manual
Text of the manual
This Quick Start manual has been specially designed to guide you through
the basic functions and features of your device. Please read the Quick
Start Manual and User Manual carefully to ensure safe and correct use.
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For more information, refer to the User Manual included on the supplied CD-ROM.
Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and
ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury
to yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause
damage to your camera or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
Do not use your camera near fl ammable or
explosive gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels,
combustibles, or fl ammable chemicals. Do
not store or carry fl ammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment
as the camera or its accessories.
Keep your camera away from small
children and pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of
the reach of small children and animals. Small
parts may cause choking or serious injury if
swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may
present physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the fl ash in close proximity (closer
than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the
fl ash too close to your subject’s eyes can
cause temporary or permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and
chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries
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and chargers. Incompatible batteries and
chargers can cause serious injuries or
damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fi re. Follow
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all local regulations when disposing of used
batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in
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heating devices, such as microwave ovens,
stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode
when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully
and sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids
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can cause serious damage. Do not handle
your camera with wet hands. Water damage
to your camera can void your manufacturer’s
warranty.
Safety warnings
Safety precautions
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight
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or high temperatures for an extended
period of time. Prolonged exposure to
sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause
permanent damage to your camera’s internal
components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty,
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dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to
prevent damage to moving parts and internal
components.
Remove the batteries from your camera
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when storing it for an extended period of
time. Installed batteries may leak or corrode
over time and cause serious damage to your
camera.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when
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using it on beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera from impact, shock,
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bending, or press of heavy goods when you
connect either cable or power cord. It may
damage your camera or cable or cause by
electric shock or fi re.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or
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adaptors and installing batteries and memory
cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly
connecting cables, or improperly installing
batteries and memory cards can damage
ports, connectors, and accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your
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camera’s compartments, slots, or access
points. Damage due to improper use may not
be covered by your warranty.
Do not use broken power cord, plug, or wall-
•
outlet. It may cause by electric shock or fi re.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory
cards from damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards
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to very cold or very hot temperatures (below
0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F). Extreme
temperatures can reduce the charging
capacity of your batteries and can cause
memory cards to malfunction.
Prevent batteries from making contact with
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metal objects, as this can create a connection
between the + and – terminals of your battery
and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact
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with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If
dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a soft
cloth before inserting in your camera.
Turn off the camera when inserting or
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removing the memory card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards
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to heavy impact or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been
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formatted by other cameras or by a computer.
Reformat the memory card with your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or
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memory card.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage
your camera, cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as
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this may discolor the image sensor or cause it
to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fi ngerprints and
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scratches. Clean your lens with a soft, clean,
debris-free lens cloth.
Allow only qualifi ed personnel to service
your camera
Do not allow unqualifi ed personnel to service the
camera or attempt to service the camera yourself.
Any damage that results from unqualifi ed service
is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery
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life. After charging is fi nished, disconnect the
cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge
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and must be recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources
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when not in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
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Exercise caution when using the camera
in humid environments
When transferring the camera from a cold
environment to a warm and humid one,
condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation,
wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture has
evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating
properly before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for
any loss of fi les or damage that may result from
camera malfunction or improper use.
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo
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are registered trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High
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Defi nition Multimedia Interface" are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licencing LLC.
QuickTime® and QuickTime® logo are
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trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., used under licence.
Camera specifi cations or contents of this
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manual may be changed without prior notice
due to upgrade of camera functions.
For Open Source License information, refer
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to the “OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided
CD-ROM.
Important usage information
Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode
Marking
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed Priority
Manual
Night
Portrait
Landscape
Scene
Movie
Shooting mode explanation shown next to
the title
This shows that the functions explained can
only be selected from within the shooting
mode. In the case of the
mode, this
corresponds to only part of the scene.
Ex) Adjusting exposure (brightness)
The diagram below illustrates the shooting
mode dial on the camera body.
To select a shooting mode, you rotate the dial
until the mode you want lines up with the hash
mark on the camera.
The diagram below shows the status has been
changed to (
).
Directional Keys in the User's Manual
When explaining the steps needed for
navigating the menu, the up, down, left and
right directional arrows are shown below.
Ex) Executing the 'Play' mode
The user can check saved pictures and movies.
1 Press [
]
• Show most recently saved fi les.
2 Check the following pictures sequentially
by using [X].
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
The images can be taken bright or dark according
to the amount of light. In this case, appropriate
adjustment can be made by controlling the amount
of light entered into the lens.
S Applying -
S 0
S Applying +
(Program),
(Aperture priority),
(Shutter priority),
(Night),
(Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Scene), or
(Movie) mode.
Currently
selected
shooting
mode
AF MF
WB
OK
ISO
[S]
[T]
[X]
[W]
Menu display used in this manual
Menu display of the photo shooting mode
Menu display of the movie shooting mode
Ex) Setting the image quality of movie fi le
1 Set the mode dial to
.
2 Press [MENU].
3 Select Shooting1 (
1) → Quality.
4 Select a desired image quality.
Icons used in this manual
Symbol
Explanation
Additional information about the function
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ]
Indicates a camera button, for example:
[Shutter] represents the shutter button.
( )
Shows the reference page
→
Display when selecting a menu or option
within the step
Example: Select Shooting 1 (
1) →
Quality.
(represents select Shooting 1 (
1), and
then Quality)
*
Comment explaining symbols
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviations
Explanation
AF (Auto Focus)
Auto focus
BKT (Bracketing)
Bracketing
DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format)
Printing order mark
EV (Exposure Value)
Exposure value
OIS (Optical Image
Stabilization)
Optical image
stabilization
ISO (International Standard
for color negative fi lm)
Film sensitivity
WB (White Balance)
White balance
1
2
3
1
1
2
3
Shooting 1(
1)
Shooting 2(
2)
Shooting 3(
3)
User setup (
1)
Setting 1(
1)
Setting 2(
2)
Setting 3(
3)
1
2
3
1
1
2
3
Shooting 1(
1)
Shooting 2(
2)
Shooting 3(
3)
Pressing the shutter
• Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter
halfway down
Press
•
[Shutter]: press the shutter all the way
down
Half-press [Shutter]
Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: the main object of a scene, such as
a person, animal, or still life
• Background: the objects around the subject
• Composition: the combination of a subject
and background
Subject
Background
Composition
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera
determines the exposure. You can alter the
exposure with shutter speed, aperture value,
and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
Expressions used in this manual
Unpacking ............................................................. 10
Title and role of each part ...................................... 11
Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/Status lamp .... 13
Description for each part of the lens .................. 14
Preparations before shooting ................................ 15
Charging the battery .......................................... 15
Installing the battery ........................................... 16
Installing the memory card ................................. 17
Mounting/dismounting the lens .......................... 18
Connecting the strap ......................................... 19
Turning on the power and initialization ................... 20
Icons .................................................................. 22
Option/menu selection method ............................. 24
Using the dial ..................................................... 24
Using [Fn] ......................................................... 25
Changing the display type ..................................... 26
Changing the display type ................................. 26
Setting user display ........................................... 26
Setting the screen display .................................. 27
Simple picture-taking method ............................... 28
Tips for getting a clearer photo ............................. 29
Holding your camera correctly ........................... 29
Image stabilization ............................................. 29
Half-pressing the shutter button ........................ 29
Getting your subject in focus ............................. 30
Setting the automatic/manual focus function ..... 32
Zooming ........................................................... 32
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ........................ 33
Using the OIS in the menu option ...................... 33
Depth preview ................................................... 34
Using the Smart Auto mode .................................. 35
Using the Program mode ...................................... 36
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode .................................................... 37
Using the Aperture Priority mode ....................... 37
Aperture value ................................................... 37
Using the Shutter Priority mode ......................... 38
Shutter speed .................................................... 38
Using the Manual mode ..................................... 39
Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode ............ 40
Using the night mode ........................................ 40
Using the portrait mode ..................................... 40
Using the landscape mode ................................ 40
Using the Scene mode .......................................... 41
Using the Beauty Shot mode ............................ 42
Recording a movie ................................................ 43
Finding more about the basic shooting function .... 45
Setting the resolution and quality .......................... 46
Setting a resolution ........................................... 46
Setting the image quality of the picture ............. 47
Setting the quality of movie ............................... 47
Using the timer function ........................................ 48
Setting the timer function ................................... 48
Taking a picture in a dark place ............................. 49
Using the fl ash popup button ............................ 49
Setting the fl ash option ..................................... 49
Using the red-eye fi x function ............................ 50
1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain .................................... 51
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .............................. 51
Adjusting the amount of fl ash light .................... 52
Focusing methods ................................................ 53
Changing the Focusing methods ....................... 53
Changing the focus area .................................... 54
Setting the focus of the selected area ............... 55
Setting the MF Assist ......................................... 56
Face detection ...................................................... 57
Normal face detection ...................................... 57
Self-portrait face detection ................................. 58
Brightness and color adjustment of picture ........... 59
Adjusting the exposure (brightness) ................... 59
Setting the white balance .................................. 60
Changing the shooting method ............................. 61
Successive shooting method and timer setup ... 61
Special effect/photo retouching ............................. 63
Picture wizard .................................................... 63
Finding more about the extended shooting
function ................................................................. 64
Play (picture/movie) ............................................... 66
Viewing pictures in the play mode ..................... 66
View fi les in the smart album by category .......... 68
Converting into the thumbnail view .................... 68
File protection .................................................... 69
Deleting a fi le ..................................................... 69
Enlargement/reduction ...................................... 70
View a movie ..................................................... 71
Transferring fi les to your computer ........................ 73
For Windows users ............................................ 73
Using Samsung Master ..................................... 76
Using the Samsung RAW Converter ..................... 77
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ... 78
Finding more about the playback/
editing function ...................................................... 79
Camera settings menu .......................................... 80
Sound ................................................................ 81
Display ............................................................... 81
Normal setup 1 .................................................. 82
Normal setup 2 .................................................. 83
Normal setup 3 .................................................. 84
Error messages ..................................................... 86
Before contacting a service center ........................ 87
Camera specifi cations ........................................... 91
Lens specifi cations ................................................ 97
Index ..................................................................... 98
Check your product box for the following items.
Camera (Body cap,
eye-cup, Hot-shoe
cover included)
USB cable
Battery
Strap
Software
installation CD
(including user's
manual)
Quick Start Manual Charger/AC power
cable
The actual components or optional parts may differ from the illustrations above.
For information about optional items, see “Accessories (optional items).” (CD-ROM User manual,
page 123)
Title and role of each part
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual (
).
Mode dial
AF-assist light /
timer lamp
Power switch
Lens mount index
Strap holder
Hot-shoe cover
Built-in flash
Lens removal
button
Flash button
Dial
Shutter button
Lens mount
Hot-shoe
Depth preview button
Diopter adjustment
dial
Green button*
Drive mode button
* Use the green button [
].
The following setup values are initialized if the button
is pushed once in
the standby state for shooting.
Program shift / Detailed setup of picture wizard / Fine tuning of white
balance / Color Temp. setting value / Adjusting the colors of screen menu
/ Timer / Flash EV / When selecting or setting AF, shift the changed focus
area to the center / Bracketing setup
Body cap
DC-IN port
HDMI port
Shutter release
connection port
USB/AV OUT
Port
Image Sensor
Title and role of each part
AEL button
EV button
Eye-cup
Display
Viewfinder
DISP button
Function(Fn) button
Direction key
Delete/Picture wizard
button
Battery chamber
cover
Playback
button
Tripod mount
*Use of eye sensor
This product will automatically convert to EVF when the users try
to use the view-finder (EVF) by operating the eye sensor in Auto
Select mode and all the information will be shown on the view-
finder. Do not cover the eye sensor with your hands or materials.
MENU button
Memory card
slot
Status lamp
Memory card cover
Eye sensor*
Title and role of each part
Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/Status lamp
Use of Diopter adjustment dial
It is possible to adjust the
viewfinder appropriate for the
eyesight of user.
If the image is not shown clearly
through the viewfinder, move
the eyesight adjustment dial in
the left/right direction to have a
clear view.
Eye-cup
Removal of Eye-cup
When the camera is shipped,
the eyecup is attached to the
viewfinder. Push the Eye-cup
up as shown in the figure for
removal.
Eyesight
adjustment
dial
Status lamp
In the case of saving a picture or
shooting a movie, this shows the
operating status of the camera
by blinking the status indicator
lamp.
• Blinking: When saving
photos, recording movies,
being read by a computer or
printer.
• Steady: When there is no data
transfer or when connecting
to a computer or printer is
complete.
Status lamp
Title and role of each part
Description for each part of the lens
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual (
).
When purchasing the lens separately, please contact a Samsung service center to verify the compatibility
•
of the camera an lens.
This information in this user manual is based on the
•
SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens. Please refer
to the lens user manual for more information about the lens.
Lens
contacts
Lens hood
mount
Zoom ring
Lens mount
connecting point
OIS switch
AF/MF switch
Focus ring
Lens
[SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS]
[SAMSUNG 30mm F2]
Lens
Lens hood
mount
Focus ring
Preparations before shooting
Charging the battery
Please charge the battery fully before using
this product.
Please make the connections as in the
following fi gure.
Color of charge lamp
Charging status
Red
Charging
Green
Fully charged
Turned off, or Yellow
Charging error
To remove the battery from the charger, lift
•
slightly in the direction of the arrow.
Please use designated charger or batteries
•
for proper use. SAMSUNG is not responsible
for any accident that may occur from using a
product other than designated.
2
INSERT
AC power cord
CHARGE
INSERT
Charging lamp
INSERT
1
Charger
Preparations before shooting
Installing the battery
When taking out the battery, pull down
slightly on the lock lever. You can then
remove the battery.
2
Lock lever
1
Open by pushing in
the direction of the
arrow.
3
Close by
pushing down
in the direction
of the arrow.
Preparations before shooting
Installing the memory card
To remove the memory card, push the card
•
slightly in the direction of insertion.
Please do not remove the memory card
•
or battery while the status indicator lamp
is blinking. It may cause loss of data or
product damage.
After checking
the direction
of metal
terminal, you
can insert the
memory card.
1
2
3
Preparations before shooting
Mounting/dismounting the lens
Please remove the lens mount cover and body
cap prior to the installation of lens.
After matching the lens mount index (red) of
camera body with the point (red) of lens mount,
join the lens by turning the lens clockwise until
it clicks. When removing the lens, turn the lens
counter clockwise while holding down the lens
dismount button.
Before mounting the lens
Lens mounting
Dismounting the lens
Mounting or dismounting the lens while the
•
camera is powered off is desirable to ensure
the stable operation of the lens.
SAMSUNG is not responsible for any
•
accident, damage, or trouble caused by using
other company's lens.
The body cap protects the product from
•
scratches or dust when you transport it.
Change lenses in a clean, low dust
•
environment. Foreign particles inside the
body or lens of the camera can cause the
camera to malfunction.
When mounting the lens, please do not
•
touch the inner part of the camera with your
fi nger. Dust or foreign particles inside the
camera can affect image quality or cause the
camera to malfunction.
Lens mount
connecting
point
Preparations before shooting
Connecting the strap
Connecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily.
When turning the power on/off, please set the
power switch to ON/OFF.
When you turn on the camera for the fi rst time,
the camera may ask you to set the language
and date.
1 Press [T] to select Language, and then
press [ ].
2 Press [S/T/W/X] to select a language,
and then press [ ].
• The screen appears in the language
you selected.
3 Press [S/T] to select Date, and then
press [ ].
4 Press [S/T/W/X] to set the date, and
then press [ ].
MENU
Exit
Change
OK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
MENU
OK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
Exit
Change
MENU
OK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
Exit
Change
Turning on the power and initialization
Press [T] to select Time Zone and then
press [ ].
6
Select a desired world time zone by
pressing [W/X].
7
To set daylight saving time, press [S].
Press [S] again to disable.
8
Press [ ] to save.
9
Press [T] to select Time, and then press
[ ].
10 Set desired time by pressing [S/T/W/X],
and then press [ ].
11 Press [MENU] to fi nish setting.
MENU
OK
2
Date
Time Zone
Time
Language
2010 1 1
00 : 00
English
Date & Time
Exit
Change
MENU
2
Time Zone
London
[GMT +00:00]
2010/01/01
01:10 AM
Back
DST
Turning on the power and initialization
Turning on the power and initialization
All the details shown on the view fi nder will appear identically on the display.
By using the live view function, the user can take a picture conveniently without having to look
through the viewfi nder.
The icons shown on the screen are for when the OIS and AF/MF switches on the lens are in use.
Icons
+
2
2
3
1
1
15
0001
A
C
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+
2
2
3
15
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ISO
14M
SF
RGB
OIS
AEL
AFL
A Information display
Shooting mode
Movie shooting
mode
Focus checking
Flash
15
Shutter speed
F3.5
Aperture value
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
Adjusted value of
exposure
AEL/AFL setting
0001
Possible no. of
shots
Battery information
Displays no-
insertion of
memory card
Warning of
camera shake
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12:00AM
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Time, date and
year info
Focus indicator
Spot metering area
AF zone
Histogram
Grid display
The display shows the icons for the
currently selected option.
Turning on the power and initialization
B Shooting option
display (left)
14M
Size
Movie size
SF
Image quality
Movie quality
Focus area
Flash
Flash light adjustment
RGB
Color space
Smart range
OIS
OIS
Voice recording
Fader
Wind Cut
C Shooting option
display (right)
Drive mode
Timer
AF mode
White balance
White balance adjustment
ISO
ISO
Metering option
Picture wizard
1 Press [MENU] in the Shooting mode.
2 You can select a desired option or menu
by pressing [S/T/W/X] or [ ].
3 To save a selected option or menu, press [
].
Return to the previous screen
To return to the previous menu screen, press
[MENU].
Using the dial
The user may change the menu setting's value
by either using the dial or move the menu
screen to a desired direction. For example
when taking a picture in the shutter speed
priority mode, this allows you to quickly adjust
the desired shutter speed.
Example. Using the dial in the S mode
1 Set the Mode dial to S.
2 Adjust the shutter speed by turning the
dial.
• The camera sets aperture value
automatically according to the shutter
speed you set.
Option/menu selection method
After pressing [MENU], you can select an option or menu by pressing [S/T] or [
].
The user can return to the state of shooting by
pressing [Shutter].
AF/MF setting, Menu
navigation (S)
ISO setting, Menu navigation (T)
White
balance
setting, Menu
navigation
(X)
Metering
method
setting,
Menu
navigation
(W)
OK button,
Setting Selection AF
By pressing the [Fn] function button, you can
easily access major functions such as Quality,
Size, AF area, Flash, Color Space, Smart Range,
and OIS.
Example. Flash setting in the P mode
1 Set the Mode dial to P.
2 Press the [Fn] button on the body of
camera.
3 Select Flash using the [W/X] or dial.
4 Press [S].
5 Set the fl ash menu option using the [W/X]
or dial.
6 Press [S].
7 Set the fl ash intensity using the [W/X] or
dial.
• You can adjust the intensity of the fl ash
by ±2 levels.
8 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
9 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Option/menu selection method
Flash
14M
SF
RGB
OIS
-2
-1
+1
+2
0
Fill in
14M
SF
RGB
OIS
-2
-1
+1
+2
0
Displays the
level of fl ash
intensity
adjustment
Changing the display type
Learn how to change basic display and sound settings according to your preferences.
Changing the display type
You can select the icons and options the
camera displays in the Shooting and Play
modes by selecting a Display Type.
Press [DISP] repeatedly.
Shooting
mode
Display all the shooting information
•
except for User Display setting values.
Display all the shooting modes set by
•
user.
Hide all the information except for
•
shooting mode, shutter speed, aperture
value, exposure, number of available
shots, and battery information.
Playback
mode
Display the shooting meta information.
•
Display the RGB histogram, currently
•
selected histogram option, and date set.
Display shutter speed, aperture value,
•
ISO, fi le in play, and total number of fi les
saved.
Setting user display
You can add or remove shooting information
from the display.
1 Press [MENU] in the shooting mode.
2 Select User setup (
1) → User Display →
an option.
About histogram
A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness
distribution of picture. This represents a dark
picture if the graph is inclined to the left and if
the graph is leaning to the right, this represents
a bright picture. The height of graph is related to
the color information and the graph gets higher if
a specifi c color is distributed more.
▲ Insuffi cient
exposure
▲ Balanced
exposure
▲ Excessive
exposure
DISP button
DISP
AF - MF
WB
ISO
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
14M
SF
RGB
ISO
20
F3.7
0001
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Icon
Histogram
Grid
Icon
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
20 F3.7
0001
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09:45
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3
-
+
2
2
3
0
20 F3.7
0001
ISO
OIS
14M
SF
RGB
Changing the display type
Setting the screen display
The screen display can be set according to the
user’s convenience.
1 In Shooting mode, Press [MENU].
2 Select Setting 3 (
3) → Select Display
3 Select desired option.
Auto Select
Convert between Main Display and EVF
by eye sensor
Main Display The screen will be shown only through
Main Display
EVF
The screen will be shown only through
EVF
MENU
OK
3
1
2
1
1
2
Display Select
Video Out
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)
HDMI Size
Firmware Update
Auto
NTSC
On
Auto
3
Auto Select
Main Display
EVF
Back
Set
1 Rotate the mode dial to
.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
All the details shown on the view fi nder
will appear identically on the display.
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Simple picture-taking method
Using the Smart Auto mode, you can take a picture easily with minimum setup.
Please refer to the "Tips for getting a clearer
•
photo" (p. 29) to take a clear picture.
Press [
•
] to see the saved images on the
screen.
14M
SMART
RGB
WHITE
● Green : Focus is set.
● Red : Focus is not set.
SMART
0001
OIS
14M
RGB
WHITE
0001
SMART
Holding your camera correctly
Image stabilization
Half-pressing the shutter button
Tips
Tips for getting a clearer photo
Shows the shutter
speed and aperture
value being set.
• To avoid the blurring effect of
camera shake, set the optical
Image Stabilization (OIS)
function. (p.33)
Please make sure
that your hand, hair,
and strap do not
interfere with the
lens or fl ash.
In order to check in
advance whether the
focus of composition is set
appropriately, please use
the half-shutter function. If
you press the shutter half-
way down, the focus and
exposure will be adjusted
automatically.
Focus frame
If green, take the
•
picture by pressing
the [Shutter].
• If red, either change
the composition
or adjust the focus
again since the focus
is not correctly set.
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
14M
SF
RGB
ISO
125 F3.5
0001
OIS
When the color contrast is not clear
•
(When someone is wearing clothes similar in
color to the background)
When the subject is in front of a strong
•
backlight
When the subject generates strong refl ected
•
light
When there is a horizontally repeated line
•
pattern(window blinds, etc.)
When the subject is not located in the center
•
When there is a fl at white wall behind the
•
subject which does not have specifi c patterns
When there is a fast moving subject
•
When the subject is too close to the camera
•
Getting your subject in focus
Under the following circumstances, it may be diffi cult to get your subject in focus:
Please try to use the focus lock function.
Adjust the focus by using the half-shutter
function where the camera can focus easily.
Then, simply press the [Shutter] button after
moving the camera to a desired composition.
Keep pressing and holding down the half-shutter
until you actually make a photo shot.
Under the half-shutter state, press the [AEL]
button of the camera to fi x the exposure
value and focus information at the same time
according to the setting. To cancel the function,
press the [AEL] button once more. (CD-ROM
User manual, page 77)
Using the manual focus
If the auto focus function does not operate
normally due to the environmental factors, your
can set the lens to Manual Focus (MF) and
adjust the focus manually.
When the lens’ focus method is set to Manual
Focus (MF), this function helps focus the
subject by expending the screen automatically.
If the focus is adjusted by using the expanded
image, the focus can be adjusted more
accurately. (p. 56)
• Use the [AF/MF] control switch on the
lens to switch the camera to manual
focus.
• If the lens doesn’t have an AF/MF switch
switch, you may be able to select Manual
Focus in the AF mode menu
• The availability of this option differs,
depending on the lens you are using.
• When you adjust the focus manually, the
picture may appear blurred if you don’t
set the focus accurately. Take pictures
after setting the focus accurately.
• When using the manual focus function,
the AF Area is not available to use.
• In the movie shooting mode, you can
not set the focus by using the expanded
image.
Setting the automatic/manual focus function
You can set the camera to adjust focus
automatically or manually by using the AF/MF
switch on the side of the lens.
1 Using automatic focus
Set the AF/MF switch of the camera to
AF. The focus adjusts automatically when
you press the shutter button half way
down.
2 Using manual focus
Set the AF/MF switch of the lens to MF.
You can adjust the focus manually by
turning the focus ring.
Zooming
Using the zoom ring, you can enlarge
(telephoto angle) or reduce (wide angle) the
size of an image by changing the focal length
value of the camera lens.
Adjust the image to the desired size, and then
take a picture.
1 Check the focus, and then turn the zoom
ring to the left/right.
x The focal length of the lens changes
and the subject appears enlarged or
reduced.
2 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Since the focus can change slightly when you
zoom in or out, we recommend you adjust the
focus again prior to taking a picture.
Some lens models do not have the AF/MF switch.
Please consider this when purchasing a lens. (P.53)
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS )
Use the optical image stabilization (OIS)
function when taking pictures to minimize
camera shake and improve focus.
Using the OIS switch of lens
The OIS function can be used only in the case
that the lens in use has the OIS function.
To use this function, please set [OIS] to ON.
Using the OIS in the menu option
After setting the OIS switch, select the OIS
function in the menu option
1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting3 (
3/
3) → OIS →
an option.
OIS
Mode 1 The OIS function is applied only when
pressing the shutter in full or half.
OIS Mode 2 The OIS function is always applied.
ON
OIS
OFF
The OIS function may not work well in the
•
following situations:
When you take a picture while tracing a
-
moving object
When a big vibration occurs beyond the
-
range of stabilization
When the shutter speed is too slow due to a
-
circumstance like night shooting
When the battery capacity is not suffi cient
-
When you are shooting a close-up shot
-
When you use a tripod, please disable the OIS
•
function since the image can be shaken due to
the vibration of OIS function.
If the camera is struck or dropped while you are
•
taking a picture, the display can be impaired.
If this occurs, turn the camera off and then on,
and the camera should operate normally again.
Since the battery consumption can increase
•
along with the use of OIS function, it is
recommended to use the function only if
needed.
To set the OIS function by using the menu,
•
set [OIS] of lens to ON. This function may not
operate depending on the lens model.
The function can be set directly by pressing [
•
Fn]
in the shooting mode.
When you are not using the depth preview function, you can only see the subject through the camera in
the condition of the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) in the shooting mode. Use the Depth of Field
Preview function before taking a picture to view the depth of fi eld of the scene as it looks with the lens set
to its current f-stop number.
1 Press the [Depth Preview] in the Shooting
mode.
2 You can check the depth of fi eld result
actually taken through the display and
viewfi nder.
What is the depth of fi eld?
When you focus on a specifi c subject, there is a
range in which objects closer and further away
are all in focus. This focused range is called the
depth of fi eld.
The wider the wide-angle lens, the higher the
aperture value, the greater the depth of fi eld.
For example, the aperture stop, f 11 is higher
than f 2.8.
Current position of the subject
Current position of the subject
10 meters
6 meters
4 meters
2 meters
1 meters
10 meters
6 meters
4 meters
2 meters
1 meters
S This refer to an appropriate range of
focus when the depth of fi eld is deep.
S This refer to an appropriate range of
focus when the depth of fi eld is shallow.
You can set the function of a button differently by
using the Key Mapping menu option. (CD-ROM
User manual, page 77)
Depth preview
button
Using the Smart Auto mode
The smart auto mode allows taking pictures under an optimized condition since the camera recognizes
various photographing conditions automatically. Therefore, even a beginner can use the camera easily.
1 Rotate the mode dial to
.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
• The camera automatically detects
the type of scene and displays the
corresponding scene icon in the display.
Outdoor landscape shot
Highly bright background shot
Night landscape shot
Outdoor portrait shot at night
Backlight landscape shot without a man
Portrait shot under backlight
Portrait shot
Close-up shot
Close-up character shot
Sunset shot
Blue sky shot
Nature shot such as forest and leaves
Close-up shot for the subject with various colors
Close-up portrait shot
With the camera on a tripod, a shot of a subject
that does not move for a period of time.
Shot of fast moving subject or subject that moves
frequently.
3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
If the camera does not detect a type of scene,
•
it takes pictures with the basic settings of the
mode.
Even if it detcts a face, the camera may not
•
select portrait mode because of the orientation
and brightness of the face.
The camera may not recognize a scene
•
because of adverse photograph conditions
such as bad lighting, camera shake, and subject
distance.
The camera may not recognize the
•
mode,
even if the camera is on a tripod, depending on
the movement of the subject.
The camera displays
the scene icon
corresponding to the
scene it detects.
14M
SMART
SMART
RGB
WHITE
14M
SMART
0001
Using the Program mode
In the program mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to
maintain the correct exposure.
1 Rotate the mode dial to P.
2 Set options.
• For a list of options, refer to “Extended
shooting functions.” (CD-ROM User
manual, page 50)
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
What is the program shift method?
If this function is used, desired shutter speed
and aperture value can be selected while
maintaining the same brightness.
The shutter speed and aperture value are
changed as in the following rules.
The available aperture numbers for exposure
setting is different depending on the lens
model.
Dial direction
Changing the exposure value
Left
Decreased shutter speed + increased
aperture
Right
Increased shutter speed + decreased
aperture
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
14M
SF
RGB
ISO
15 F3.5
0001
OIS
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
By using the aperture value of adjusting light volume and shutter speed, you can take pictures of
desired exposure.
As for the shooting modes that allows adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed, there are the
aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, and manual mode.
Using the Aperture Priority mode
The Aperture Priority mode lets you to set
the aperture value manually while the camera
automatically selects an appropriate shutter
speed.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to A.
2 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperture value.
3 Set options.
• For a list of options, refer to “Extended
shooting functions.” (CD-ROM User
manual, page 50)
4 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Aperture value
The aperture value of a lens can be adjusted to
control the amount of light reaching the image
sensor. When opening the aperture (reduce
the aperture value), objects closer and further
away than the focused subject will be out of
focus. When closing the aperture (increase the
aperture value), the range in focus expands
forward and backward.
▲ Increased aperture
value (narrower
opening)
▲ Reduced
aperture value
(wider opening)
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
14M
0001
SF
RGB
ISO
A
OIS
20
F4
Using the Shutter Priority mode
The Shutter Priority mode lets you set the
shutter speed manually while the camera
automatically selects an appropriate aperture
value.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to S.
2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter
speed.
3 Set options.
• For a list of options, refer to “Extended
shooting functions.” (CD-ROM User
manual, page 50)
4 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Shutter speed
Shutter speed is the length of time the shutter
is open. You can creat many interesting effects
by adjusting the shutter speed. A low shutter
speed blurs motion on the image. You can feel
the speed in the picture when the low shutter
speed is used for a shot.
A fast shutter speed is essential for capturing
the movement. A faster shutter speed froze the
subject in its movement.
▲ Slow shutter speed ▲ Fast shutter speed
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
14M
SF
RGB
ISO
0001
S
250 F3.7
OIS
Using the Manual mode
In the manual mode, you can take pictures by
setting various shot options directly including
the shutter speed and aperture value.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to M.
2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter
speed.
3 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperture
value while press and hold the [EV].
4 Set desired shooting options.
• For a list of options, refer to “Extended
shooting functions.” (CD-ROM User
manual, page 50)
5 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
6 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode
EV
button
Dial
• In the P (Program), S (Shutter Priority), or
A (Aperture Priority) modes, when a value
appears in red, it is outside the range of
values that produces good pictures.
P mode: Shutter speed and aperture value
can appear in red.
S mode: Shutter speed can appear in red.
A mode: Aperture value can appear in red.
• The camera can not set the ISO speed
automatically in the M (manual) mode.
Using the night mode
Night mode provides the optimal exposure
settings for dark or night time environments.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to
.
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Using the portrait mode
In Portrait mode, the camera automatically sets
optimal portrait shot settings.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to
.
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Using the landscape mode
Landscape mode provides the optimal
exposure and focus settings for natural
landscapes.
1 Rotate the mode dial to
.
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode
When you use Night mode, we
recommended you also use a tripod,
shutter release, or Timer function
(purchased separately) to minimize camera
shake.
In the portrait mode, the focus area
is automatically set to the face as it is
set to the Face Detection AF mode
automatically.
In the landscape mode, the camera adjusts
shutter speed automatically according to
the aperture value.
We recommend you use a tripod in case
the camera selects a slow shutter speed
setting.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to
.
2 Select a scene.
x Press [MENU] to select a scene. You
can select a desired scene.
x For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using
the Beauty Shot mode.”
3 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
If you have the camera set to Standby mode and
the Mode dial set to
, you can directly select a
desired scene by pressing [Fn].
Using the Scene mode
Since an appropriate option is set in advance by the scene, the shot can be taken conveniently by
selecting a scene appropriate for the situation.
MENU
OK
1
Beauty Shot
Back
Set
Using the Beauty Shot mode
In the beauty shot mode, you can take pictures
with options that make faces appear smooth
and blemish-free.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to
.
2 Press [MENU].
3 Select Shooting1 (
1) → SCENE →
Beauty Shot.
4 Select Shooting3 (
3) → Face Tone.
5 Set options.
x Select a higher setting to make skin
tone appear lighter.
6 Select Shooting3 (
3) → Face Retouch.
7 Set options.
x Select a higher setting to make skin
tone appear lighter.
8 Align your subject in the frame and half-
press [Shutter] to focus.
9 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
In the Beauty Shot mode, AF area is set to
Face Detection AF or Self-Portrait AF.
Using the scene mode
MENU
OK
3
1
2
1
1
2
3
Face Tone
Face Retouch
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Back
Set
MENU
OK
3
1
2
1
1
2
3
Face Tone
Face Retouch
Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Back
Set
Recording a movie
In the movie shooting mode, you can shoot videos in High Defi nition quality (1280x720). You can
continue recording movies up to 25 minutes. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.
AVC) fi le.
1 Rotate the Mode dial to
.
2 Press [MENU].
3 Select Shooting1 (
1) → Quality.
4 Set options.
5 Select Shooting3 (
3) → Voice.
6 Select whether to record sound.
7 Press [Shutter] to start recording.
8 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
Pause while recording a movie
By using the pause function, you can shoot
only desired scenes into one fi le without
generating several movie fi les.
To pause during the recording, press [
].
To continue on recording, press [
•
] again.
Movie frame speed is fi xed at 30 fps (30
•
frames/sec).
While shooting a movie, push the [
•
Depth
Preview] button once to activate the AF
function and once again to cancel the
function. This function may not work
depending on the lens you are using.
REC
00:01
01:00
3
-
+
2
2
3
1
1
0
F3.5
01:00
Recording a movie
H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is the latest
•
video coding format established in 2003
collaboratively by ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Since
this format uses a high compression rate,
more data can be saved in less memory
space.
If you use a slow writing memory card, your
•
movie's recording can be interrupted because
the card can not process data at the rate the
video is being shot. If this occurs, replace the
card with a faster memory card or reduce the
image size.
If you have the image stabilizer option on when
•
shooting a movie, the camera may record the
image stabilizer sound.
When the size of a movie fi le exceeds 4GB,
•
the camera automatically stops recording.
If this occurs, continue the movie by starting a
new movie fi le.
When formatting a memory card, always
•
format using this camera. If you format on
another camera or a PC, you can cause a
change in the capacity of the card or make it
incompatible with your camera.
If you remove the camera lens while recording
•
a movie, the recording will be interrupted. Do
not change the lens while recording.
While you shoot a movie, the camera can
•
record the sounds of the zoom mechanism
working and the sounds the camera makes
when you press the buttons.
If you change the shooting angle of the
•
camera suddenly while shooting a movie, the
camera may not be able to record images
accurately. We recommend using a tripod
when shooting a movie. In this way, you can
minimize camera shake.
In the Movie Shooting mode, the camera
•
supports only the Multi AF function. You can not
use any other focus area setting functions, such
as Face Detection AF.
When using the manual mode, you can set to the bulb exposure
mode by turning the dial once more at the shutter speed of 30"
(sec.).
44
Shooting a
movie
Setting the
aperture
value
You can set the aperture value when taking a movie. (Program*,
Aperture Priority)
48
To fade out
the screen
You can make the movie screen darker or brighter gradually in
recording by using the fader function. (Off*, In, Out, In-Out)
48
Using the
Wind Cut
By using the wind noise removal function, you can remove some
surrounding noise in addition to the wind noise. (Off*, On)
49
* Default value
Finding more about the basic shooting function
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual (
).
Setting a resolution
To capture the high level of detail and excellent
image quality in your picture or video, it is a good
idea to set the resolution to the highest setting.
The main drawback is that the fi le size becomes
relatively big.
Setting picture resolution
1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 1 (
1) → Photo Size →
an option.
Picture size
(display ratio)
Proper use
14M 4592 x 3056
(3:2)
For printing photos on A1 size
prints
10M 3872 x 2592
(3:2)
For printing photos on A2 size
prints
6M 3008 x 2000
(3:2)
For printing photos on A3 size
prints
2M 1920 x 1280
(3:2)
For printing photos on A5 size
prints
4592 x 2584
(16:9)
When outputting to HDTV (16:9)
or printing A1 size prints.
3872 x 2176
(16:9)
When outputting to HDTV (16:9)
or printing A3 size prints.
3008 x 1688
(16:9)
When outputting to HDTV (16:9)
or printing A4 size prints
1920 x 1080
(16:9)
When outputting to HDTV (16:9)
or printing A5 size prints.
Setting video resolution
1 Press [MENU] in the Video Shooting mode.
2 Select Shooting 1 (
1) → Movie Size →
an option.
1280
(16:9) When outputting to HDTV
640
640
(4:3) When outputting to normal TV
320
320
(4:3) When uploading and using on the web
Setting the resolution and quality
You can also set the Resolution function by pressing [Fn] in the shooting mode.
Setting the image quality of a picture
The camera saves pictures in either in the JPEG
or RAW format. The compression ratio is reduced
as the image quality gets better. It is necessary
to increase the fi le size to have a better quality
picture.
1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 1 (
1) → Quality →
an option.
SF
Super Fine
Set to super fi ne quality
F
Fine
Set to fi ne quality
N
Normal
Set to normal quality
RAW
RAW
Save in the RAW fi le format
RAW
S.FINE
S.Fine+RAW
Save super-fi ne image and RAW
fi le at the same time
RAW
FINE
Fine+RAW
Save fi ne image and RAW fi le at
the same time
RAW
NORMAL Normal+RAW Save normal image and RAW fi le
at the same time
Setting the quality of a movie
The camera saves movies in normal or high quality.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 1 (
2) → Quality →
an option.
Normal
Set normal quality
HQ
Set high quality
• The camera saves RAW fi le format images
without data loss and only in the 14M (4592 x
3056) photo size. Although settings for white
balance, contrast, saturation, and sharpness, etc.
are not refl ected in the image, they are saved as
information. If you want to save the RAW data
into an image fi le format such as JPEG or TIFF,
use the provided software (SAMSUNG RAW
Converter). RAW fi les have an "SRW" extension.
(For example: “SAM_9999.SRW”)
Setting the resolution and picture quality
You can also set the Quality function by pressing [Fn] in the shooting mode.
Setting the timer function
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → Drive.
3 Press [Fn] after selecting Timer.
4 Select the operation time by rotating the dial
or pressing [W / X].
• You can select the timer setting from 2 ~ 30
seconds.
5 The shot is taken automatically after the time
being set has passed by pressing [Shutter].
Using the timer function
The function can be set directly by pressing [
] in the shooting mode.
To cancel the self timer function, press [
] one
more time, or press [Shutter].
MENU
2
Timer
Reset
10
2
30
Back
Using the flash popup button
The fl ash operates when you pop-up the built-in
fl ash by pressing the fl ash button. When the fl ash
is closed, it will not burst out the light and the
,
,
and modes support automatic popup
and fl ash light.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [ ].
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
• Even if you have opened the fl ash using
the 'Flash' button, the fl ash will not work if
you have the Flash Option in the menu set
to Off.
Setting the flash option
If a picture is taken in a dark place, the picture
may appear to be dark since the light source is not
suffi cient. Press [ ] to pop up the fl ash.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → Flash →
an option.
Off
The fl ash light doesn't operate.
SMART
Smart
Flash
The camera automatically adjusts the
brightness of the fl ash according to
the amount of light in the surrounding
environment.
Auto
The fl ash light operates automatically in
the dark place.
Auto+Red The fl ash light operates automatically
and prevents the red-eye effect.
Fill in
• The fl ash operates whenever you take
a picture.
• The brightness of the fl ash is
automatically controlled.
Fill-in Red The fl ash operates whenever you take a
picture and prevents the red-eye effect.
1st
Curtain
The fl ash operates immediately after the
shutter opens.
2nd
Curtain
The fl ash operates just before the
shutter closes.
Taking a picture in a dark place
The function can be set directly by pressing [Fn] in the shooting mode.
Flash button
• When you set the red-eye fi x function, the
camera prevents red-eye by emitting a
preliminary fl ash prior to the brighter fl ash it
emits when capturing the image.
• When the subject is moving or is far
away from the camera at the time of the
preliminary fl ash, the function may not
function well.
Using the red-eye fix function
When you take a portrait using the fl ash, the bright
burst of light can cause the red-eye effect.
To prevent the red eye effect, set the fl ash option
to Auto+Red or Fill-in Red.
Taking a picture in a dark place
• You can take a better picture if the subject is
located within the operational range of the fl ash.
(Refer to the Guide Number in “Specifi cation,”)
• You can set the auto fl ash option for external
fl ashes on the NX-series models only.
• The fl ash options available differ, depending on
the shooting modes.
1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain
The following images were obtained by taking the
pictures of straight-moving subject along with the
respective options of 1st Curtain and 2nd Curtain.
In case of using the 1st Curtain fl ash function,
the front part of action is remained clearly since
the fl ash will burst light immediately upon shutter
opening. Since the fl ash bursts the light at a later
time when having used the 2nd Curtain option,
the picture expresses the last image of the subject
clearly.
Ball moving direction
Ball moving direction
S Use of early 1st
Curtain option
S Use of 2nd Curtain
option
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity
The ISO sensitivity, as the fi lm sensitivity
established by the international standards
organization (ISO), represents the degree of
reaction when camera receives light. Since it
reacts more sensitively with greater ISO value, a
natural shot can be obtained in a dark place by
raising the ISO value. This reduces the degree of
camera shaking with faster shutter speed.
1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 1 (
1) → ISO → an option.
Taking a picture in a dark place
• The higher ISO speed you select, the more
image noise you may get.
• When the noise reduction function is used,
the noise caused by the high-sensitive
ISO(3200) can be reduced.
(CD-ROM User manual, page 53)
• The available ISO setting options may differ
depending on the selected Shooting mode.
• The function can be set directly by pressing
[ISO] in the shooting mode.
Adjusting the amount of flash light
When setting a fl ash option, you can adjust the
brightness of the fl ash.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → Flash.
3 Press the [Fn] button after selecting a
desired item.
4 Adjust the brightness of the fl ash by rotating
the dial or pressing [W / X].
• You can adjust fl ash brightness by ±2 levels.
Taking a picture in a dark place
• If the subject is too close, the ISO sensitivity
is high, or the exposure value is too large or
small, the adjustment effect will be reduced.
• The Flash Brightness Adjustment function is
not available in some shooting modes.
• If an external fl ash unit has a fl ash control
function, the light control value of the
external fl ash is applied when you connect it
to the camera.
• If the distance from the subject is quite
close when taking images by using the
built-in fl ash, part of the images may appear
dark as the lens is interfered with the fl ash
light. Please check the distance between
camera and subject when taking pictures.
The distance interfered with fl ash light may
vary by the type of lens in use.
• If you've installed a lens hood, the hood
can block light from the built-in fl ash. Please
remove the lens hood when using the built-
in fl ash.
Display
the level of
fl ash light
adjustment
MENU
1
Flash Exposure Value
Reset
Back
-2
-1
+1
+2
0
Changing the Focusing methods
You can select a focusing method appropriate to
the subject you are photographing.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2/
2) → AF Mode →
an option.
Single AF
When you press [Shutter] half
way down, the focus fi xes in one
position.
Continuous
AF
When you hold the [Shutter]
half-way down, the focus adjusts
continually as the subject changes
position.
Manual
Focus
Adjust the focus manually by
turning the focus ring.
• If your lens has an [AF/MF] switch, you
can set the lens to MF and adjust the focus
manually.
• If there is no AF/MF switch on the lens, you
can switch to manual focus by selecting
Manual Focus in the AF mode menu.
• The selectable option may differ according
to the lens in use.
• When adjusting the focus manually, the
picture may appear blurred if you don't set
the focus accurately. Please take a picture
after setting the focus accurately. (P. 30)
• You can also set the AF/MF function
directly by pressing [
] on top of the
directional button while in Shooting mode.
Changing the focus area
The AF Area function changes the positions of
the focus area or areas and can give you clearer,
sharper pictures.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → AF Area →
an option.
Selection
AF
Sets the focus appropriately for an
area you have selected.
Multi AF
Displays a green rectangle in all
the Face places where focus is set
correctly.
Face
Detection
AF
Shows the areas that the focus is
correctly set in the display.
Self-
Portrait
AF
When the sound effect is heard at the
time of self-shot, you can check the
position of the subject’s face.
• The available options may differ by Shooting
mode.
• When you set the AF/MF switch on the
lens to MF, you can not change the AF area
using the Shooting menu.
• When you select the Multi AF function, the
AF areas that are in focus appear in green.
• You can select this function directly by
pressing [Fn] in the Shooting mode.
Setting the focus of the selected area
In the shooting composition, a shot may be taken
by setting the focus to the area desired by user.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → AF Area
→ Selection AF.
3 Press [MENU] to return to the previous
mode.
4 In the Shooting mode, press [ ].
5 Press [S/T/W/X] to move the focus area.
6 Adjust the size of focus area by using the
dial.
7 Align your subject in the frame and half-press
[Shutter] to focus.
8 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.
Focusing methods
MENU
OK
2
1
1
1
2
3
AF Mode
AF Area
AF Priority
MF Assist
Drive
Flash
3
Back
Set
Selection AF
Multi AF
Face Detection AF
Self-Portrait AF
AF Zoom
Move
AF Zoom
Move
Setting the MF Assist
When the lens’ focus method is set to Manual
Focus (MF), this function helps focus the
subject by expending the screen automatically.
1 Set the focus method to Manual Focus.
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → MF Assist
3 Select a desired option.
Off
Does not enlarge the subject on screen
when it is in Manual focus mode.
On
Enlarge the subject on screen when you
adjust the focus in Manual focus mode
MENU
OK
2
1
1
1
2
3
AF Mode
AF Area
AF Priority
MF Assist
Drive
Flash
3
On
Off
On
Back
Set
When you use the Face Detection AF function, you can set the focus around a person's face when taking a
portrait shot. This function can also be useful when shooting a self-portrait.
Normal face detection
When you use the Face Detection AF option, the
camera sets the auto focus based on the faces in
the frame.
When the shooting composition is set, the camera
automatically detects as many as 10 faces and
sets the focus and exposure.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → AF Area →
Face Detection AF.
• Face detection may not be effective when:
- The subject is too far away
- The light is too bright or dark
- The subject is not facing the camera
- When part of the face is hidden by an
object like sunglasses
- Part of the subject's face is hidden by
sunglasses or similar objects
- The subject makes a large facial
expression
- The light or backlight on the subject's face
is not uniform
• Depending on the Picture Wizard option, the
camera may not recognize the subject’s face
• The options available may differ depending
on the shooting mode.
• This function is not available if you have
selected such options as Manual Focus and
Selection AF.
• The face detection function works faster
when the camera is closer to the subject.
• When you use the Face Detection AF
option, the white focus area is automatically
set to focus.
The focus frame is
shown by white for
the closest face and
by gray for the rest
of faces.
Self-portrait face detection
With Self-Portrait AF on, the camera chirps rapidly
when your face is in focus.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → AF Area →
Self-Portrait AF.
3 Press [Shutter] if having an info sound of
shooting.
Check the focus of the subject in
Shooting mode
Face detection
Brightness and color adjustment of picture
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
The images can be taken bright or dark according
to the amount of light. In this case, appropriate
adjustment can be made by controlling the amount
of light entered into the lens.
S Applying -
S 0
S Applying +
1 Check the focus of the subject in shooting
mode.
2 To adjust the exposure value, hold down the
[
] button, and then rotate the dial.
• The adjustment value of exposure can be
checked from the viewfi nder and display.
3 Press the [Shutter] button to take a picture.
• When the exposure value is set, it may be
excessively bright or dark depending on
the shooting environment. Adjust and take
a picture by changing the exposure value
appropriate for the environment.
• When it is diffi cult to judge an appropriate
value of exposure, please set the detailed
setting of AE BKT (successive shots of
exposure increase/decrease). This takes 3
pictures successively, including one step
darker one and one step brighter one. (CD-
ROM User manual, page 73)
• The camera displays the exposure warning in
red for each step beyond the ±3 range.
Standard
exposure
index
Exposure
level
display
Decreased
exposure
(Darker)
Increased
exposure
(Brighter)
3
+
-
2
2
3
1
1
0
Exposure
warning
3
2
Setting the white balance
Different light sources will affect the resulting color
of your picture. To take a picture with colors close
to what is seen with our own eyes, please select
the white balance appropriate for the light source
or manually adjust the color temperature desired.
In case of a light source that is diffi cult to take in
to effect, the shot can be taken by adjusting the
white balance manually according to the picture-
taking situation.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 1 (
1/
1) → White Balance
→ an option.
Auto WB
The camera automatically selects the
optimal white balance settings.
Daylight
For shooting outdoors on a clear day.
Cloudy
For shooting outdoors on a cloudy
day.
Fluorescent
White
Daylight, fl uorescent lamp, suitable
especially for the white fl uorescent
light with the color temperature of
about 4,200K.
Fluorescent
NW
Daylight, fl uorescent lamp, suitable
especially for the daylight fl uorescent
lighting with the color temperature of
about 5,000K.
Fluorescent
Daylight
Daylight, fl uorescent lamp, suitable
especially for the daylight-like
fl uorescent lighting with the color
temperature of about 6,500K.
Tungsten
For shooting under halogen lamps
and standard, incandescent bulbs.
Flash WB
Suitable when using the built-in fl ash
light.
Custom
Set
To create a custom white ballance
setting.
Color Temp. To set the color temperature
manually.
Brightness and color adjustment of picture
The function can be set directly by pressing
[WB] in the shooting mode.
Changing the shooting method
It can be diffi cult to take a picture of a fast moving object, a quick facial expression, or the rapid motion of a
person. In this case, please select the successive shooting option appropriate for the situation.
Successive shooting method and timer setup
You can select the successive shooting option
appropriate for the situation.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 2 (
2) → Drive
→ an option.
You can set this option directly by pressing the
[
] in the Shooting mode.
Single
Take one photo shot whenever you
press the shutter.
Continuous
Take shots successively while
pressing and holding down the
shutter, possible to take 3 shots per
second.
Burst
Press the shutter button and the
camera takes up to 30 shots in a row.
Timer
Press the shutter button and the
camera takes a picture within
2 to 30 seconds. (in increments of 1
second).
AE BKT
When you press the shutter, the
camera takes 3 consecutive shots:
the original, one a step darker, and
one a step lighter.
WB BKT
When the shutter is pressed the
camera will take 3 consecutive shots,
the original and 2 more with different
white balance settings.
P Wiz BKT
When the shutter is pressed, the
camera will take 3 consecutive shots;
all three will have different picture
wizard settings.
Drive mode button
Changing the shooting method
• The options may differ depending on the
Shooting mode.
• The WB BKT and P Wiz BKT functions
correct the image after you take the shot.
• If you set the photo quality to the RAW
format, you can not use the bracketing
options (WB BKT, P Wiz BKT).
• When you select the Burst shooting option,
you can not select the image size, and the
image quality is fi xed at 1472x976. Also,
when you are shooting using the Burst
option, the camera can take longer to save
the images.
• With the Burst shooting option, the camera
can not save images in the RAW fi le format.
Also, you can not set the ISO to 100.
• Both the built-in and external fl ash do not
fi re when you use the Burst shooting option.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/30 Sec or
faster when the Burst shooting option is in
use.
• This product supports Burst Shooting
mode which takes up to 30 shots per
second. The images taken in Burst
Shooting can be saved with a little bit
enlarged size.
Special effect/photo retouching
Picture wizard
The Picture Wizard function lets you select various
looks and emotional moods for your pictures.
1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Shooting 1 (
1) → Picture Wizard
→ an option.
3 Adjust the detailed items of picture wizard
that were selected by using [S/T/W/X].
• You can control the color, saturation,
sharpness, and contrast.
4 Set to a desired value.
• The option can be set directly by pressing the
[
] button of camera in the shooting mode.
MENU
Vivid
P
L
R
Cool
F
CA
Color
▒
0
0
0
V
Saturation
Sharpness
Contrast
Exit
Move
It can be set to reduce the noise of pictures.
(High ISO NR, Long Term NR)
53
Taking a
picture in the
dark place
Using an
external fl ash
(optional item)
The A-TTL auto fl ash mode can be used by using an external fl ash
unit (SEF20A or SEF42A).
55
Focus change
AF priority shot
The AF priority function is the function that the shutter does not
work if the focus is not set appropriately when the user sets the
focus manually. (Off, On*)
60
AF assist light
You can use the auto focus function more accurately in the dark
place by using the AF lamp. (Off, On*)
61
Finding more about the extended shooting function
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual (
).
* Default value
color of picture
Exposure
adjustment
You can set the level (step) of exposure adjustment. (1/3*, 1/2)
66
Changing the
brightness
measurement
method
You can change the brightness measurement method .
(Spot, Center-weighted, Multi*)
67
Fine-adjustment
of white balance
You can fi ne-adjust the white balance.
69
User setup of
white balance
You can do the user setup of white balance.
69
Adjusting the
color temperature
The user can set the white balance by adjusting the color temperature.
70
Color space
This allows setting the color space to use. (sRGB*, Adobe RGB)
71
Smart range
This smoothly corrects the loss of bright part that can occur due to the
differences in the shading of picture. (Off*, On)
72
Changing the
shooting method
Detailed bracket
setup
The details for the exposure, white balance and picture wizard of
bracket shot can be set. (AE BKT Set, WB BKT Set, P Wiz BKT Set)
74
Effect application/
picture correction
Custom picture
wizard setup
Please select the custom option to change the color desired by user.
76
Key Mapping setup Key Mapping setup The function of camera button can be changed.
77
Finding more about the extended shooting function
* Default value
Viewing pictures in the play mode
You can view saved pictures and movies.
1 Press [
].
• Shows most recently saved fi le.
2 View the pictures sequentially using [W/X].
• When the playback screen is selected
more than once, the last shown picture
or movie is selected to be shown dur-
ing playback.
Photo playback information screens
The display information appears by pressing
[DISP] in the play mode.
1
RAW fi le indicator
2
File that includes development info
3
Protected fi le indicator
4
File no.
5
Meta value of picture
6
Shutter speed info
7
Aperture value
8
ISO setup value info
9
File playing/total no. of fi les stored/battery information
Play (picture/movie)
00004/00009
1/250
F5.1
100
ISO
100-0001
100-0001
4
5
6
7
8
9
3
2
18mm
AWB
0.0
4592 X 3056
2010.01.01
Mode
Metering
Flash
Focal Length
White balance
EVC
Picture wizard
Picture size
Date
RAW
1
Shooting mode, metering, fl ash, white balance,
picture wizard, focal length
4
Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO, selected
fi le / total number of fi les / battery information
Movie playback information screen
1
Volume control display
2
Protected fi le
3
File no.
4
Meta value of movie
5
Fast forward
6
Total play time of selected fi le
7
Current play time
8
Rewind
OK
00:00
01:00
100-0001
100-0001
1280 X 720
2010.01.01
Video size
Date
Play (picture/movie)
3
4
1
7
6
5
8
2
Play
Capture
00004/00009
1/40
F3.5
100
ISO
0.0
4592 X 3056
2010.01.01
R
G
B
1
2
3
4
18mm
Y
RAW
View fi les in the smart album by category
The fi les can be classifi ed and shown by the
fi le, date (day), date (week), and type.
1 In Playback mode, press [
].
2 Press [MENU].
3 Select a desired playback method.
Type
Classify by the saved fi le form
Date
Classify by date recorded.
Week
Classify by week recorded.
4 You can view items by turning the dial or
pressing [W/X].
5 Press [ ] to return to the previous function.
Converting to the thumbnail view
Since several fi les can be shown on one dis-
play, fi les can be searched quickly.
To have a thumbnail view of 9
images, press [
] two times, or
press [
] three times to have a
thumbnail view of 20 images.
(Press [
] to cancel)
Play (picture/movie)
When you start Smart Album or change the fi lter
method, the time it takes for the camera to clas-
sify and display fi les depends on the number
of fi les saved. Please wait a until Smart Album
appears.
MENU
2010. 1. 1
22
53
19
25
19
Type
Date
Week
Filter
MENU
2010. 1. 1
22
53
19
25
19
Filter
You can protect fi les from accidental deletion.
1 Press [AEL] in the play mode.
2
appears on the display.
3 Press [AEL] to cancel.
Deleting a fi le
Files can be selected and deleted in the play
mode.
The function can be set by pressing [MENU] in
the playback mode.
Deleting one picture
You can delete only one picture by selecting a
desired fi le.
1 After selecting the fi le to be deleted in the
play mode, press [ ].
2 From the popup window, select Yes.
Deleting selected fi le
1 After selecting the fi le to be deleted in the
play mode, press [ ].
2 From the popup window, select Multiple
Delete.
3 After selecting a fi le to be deleted, press
[ ].
• To cancel your selection, press [ ]
again.
4 Press [ ].
5 From the popup window, select Yes.
Deleting all fi les
All the fi les saved in the memory card can be
deleted at once.
1 In Playback mode, press [MENU].
2 Select Playback [
] → Delete → All.
3 From the popup window, select Yes.
Play (picture/movie)
A picture can be enlarged when searching in
play mode.
Enlargement
Press [
] to enlarge.
(Press [
] to reduce)
Move en-
largement on
screen
Press [S/T/W/X].
Trim the
enlarged
image
Press the [Fn] button to select a
portion of the image to be cut.
See the slide show
Pictures can be shown in a slide show by
applying various effects and music.
1 In Playback mode, press [MENU] → [
].
2 Select a desired option.
• To play without selecting an option,
go to step 4.
Images
Select the pictures you want in the slide
show.
• All : Include all the saved pictures in
the slide show.
• Date : Include pictures taken on
a specifi c date in the slide
show.
• Select : Select pictures and see them
in the slide show.
Effect
• Select the transition effects between
pictures.
• In order not to use the changing
effect, select the off option.
Interval
• Select the scene changing time
Music
Execute the background music
Play (picture/movie)
Fn
OK
x1.7
x1.7
Magnifi ed part
Magnifi cation
(The maximum
magnifi cation
may differ by
resolution)
Full Image
Trim
3 Set to a desired option.
4 Select Slide Show → Play.
• To play the slide show repeatedly, please
select the repeat option.
5 Watch the slide show.
• To stop slide show, press [ ] and then
press [W/X].
Pause/Play
Press the [
] button.
View a movie
While a movie is being played back, you are
able to select and cut a desired part of the
scene.
1 After selecting a desired movie in the play
mode, press [ ].
2 Enjoy movie.
Rewind
Press [W]
Pause/Play
Press [
].
Fast rewind
Press [X]
Volume
control
Turn the dial to the left/right
Stop
Press [S]
Play (picture/movie)
OK
00:04
01:00
01:00
100-0001
100-0001
Pause
Stop
Capturing a picture
You can capture a frame of the movie as a
picture while playing back the movie.
1 Press [ ] in the play mode.
2 Press [ ] while playing a movie.
3 Press [T] in the pause state.
Cutting part of a movie
1 Press [ ] in the play mode.
2 Select the start point to cut by pressing
[ ] → [
] while playing a movie.
3 Select the end point of cutting by pressing
[ ] → [
].
4 From the popup window, press Yes.
Play (picture/movie)
• The resolution of the captured image is the
same as the movie resolution.
• The captured fi le is saved as a separate fi le
under a new fi le name.
• The cut fi le is saved by using a different fi le
name.
Transferring files to your computer
For Windows users
Transfer fi les by connecting your camera to
your PC.
Installing programs
Hardware and software requirements
Item
Requirements
CPU
Pentium III 500 MHz or better
(Pentium III 800 MHz or better
recommended)
RAM
256 MB or more (512 MB or more
recommended)
OS
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Hard disk
capacity
250 MB or more (1 GB or more
recommended)
Others
USB port
•
CD-ROM drive
•
1024 x 768 pixels, 16-bit color display
•
compatible monitor (24-bit color display
recommended)
Microsoft Direct X 9.0c or later
•
Programs contained on the CD
Program
Purpose
Samsung Master
Edit photos and videos.
QuickTime
Player 7.6
View videos (H.264 (MPEG-4.
AVC) fi les) on a PC.
Samsung RAW
Converter
Convert RAW fi les into the
desired fi le format.
Adobe Reader
View the user manual.
Requirements for QuickTime Player 7.6
Intel Pentium 4, 3.2 GHz or higher/AMD
•
Athlon™ 64FX, 2.6 GHz or higher
Windows XP service pack2 or Vista
•
Minimum 512 MB RAM (1 GB and
•
above recommended)
nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher/ATI
•
X1600 series or higer recommended
Using a self-assembled PC or a PC and
•
OS that are not supported may void your
warranty.
The programs may not work properly on
•
64-bit Edition of Windows XP and Vista.
1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible
CD-ROM drive.
2 When the setup screen is displayed, click
Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start
installation.
3 Select programs to install, and follow the
onscreen instructions.
4 Click Exit to complete the installation, and
then restart your computer.
Transferring fi les to your PC
When you connect the camera to your PC,
the PC recognizes the camera as a removable
drive.
1 Connect your camera to your PC with the
USB cable.
You must plug the end of the cable with the
correct connection plug into your camera. If the
cable is reversed, it may damage your fi les. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of
data.
Transferring files to your computer
2 Turn on the camera.
• In the popup window, select Computer.
3 On your PC, select My Computer
→ Removable Disk → DCIM →
"XXXPHOTO," or select "XXX_MMDD"
folder.
4 Select the fi les you want, and then drag or
save them to your PC.
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)
The way to disconnect the USB cable for
Windows 2000 and Vista is similar.
1 It the status lamp on your camera is
blinking, it means the data transfer is in
progress. Please wait until the status lamp
stops blinking.
2 Click
on the tool bar at the bottom right
of your PC screen.
3 Click the pop-up message.
4 Remove the USB cable.
Transferring files to your computer
• If the Folder Type is set to Date, the folder
name appears as "XXX_MMDD."
• For example, if shot at January 1st, the folder
name appears as "101_0101."
Using Samsung Master
You can download fi les or edit photos or videos
stored on your PC. For details, see the Help menu.
Downloading fi les using Samsung Master
When you connect the camera to the PC, a
window for downloading fi les automatically
appears.
1 Select the fi les you want to download.
2 Click Next , and thenfollow the onscreen
instructions.
No.
Description
➊
Select a location for downloaded fi les.
➋
Click to download the selected fi les.
➌
Thumbnails of fi les. click an image to download.
Using the Samsung Master Interface
No.
Description
➊
Toolbar
➋
Menus
➌
Click for more information about the program.
➍
Click to enlarge or reduce the thumbnails in the list.
➎
Change the mode.
•
: View mode
•
: Edit mode for photos
•
: Edit mode for videos
➏
Preview information about the selected fi le.
➐
The photos in the folder you selected. Double-
click to switch to full-screen view.
This program does not support the editing of
video fi les (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)) on the camera.
Transferring files to your computer
➌
➊
➋
➊
➎
➋
➐
➍
➌
➏
Using the Samsung RAW Converter
Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can
develop RAW fi les after editing them as you
like. You can also edit JPEG or TIFF fi les in the
same way you edit the RAW fi les. This software
is only compatible with Windows XP and Vista.
To start the program, click [Start → All
Programs → Samsung RAW Converter →
Samsung RAW Converter]
Editing the RAW files
Image edit functions are listed below.
•
Ì Menu bar
Í Image editing tools
[Exposure bias]:
Compensates the exposure
value.
[White balance]:
Adjusts the white balance
value.
[Color]:
Adjusts the color of the
image.
[Tone]:
Changes the color tone.
[Sharpness/
Noise reduction]:
Adjusts the sharpness.
[Development]:
Previewing is available for
the fi nal output.
Highlight controller
Adjusts the saturation and highlights of the
selected image.
Histogram
Displays the color layers of the selected image.
Preview window
Displays the selected image.
②
①
⑤
③
④
• Refer to the [Help] menu in the Samsung RAW
Converter for further information.
• You can download the Samsung RAW
Converter program for Macintosh from the
Samsung website.
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)
Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly
to the printer.
1 With the printer on, connect your camera
to the printer with a USB cable.
2 Turn on your camera.
Select Printer in the popup window.
•
3 Press [W/X] to select a photo.
Press
•
[MENU] to set printing options.
4 Press [ ] to print.
Confi guring print settings
Images
Select whether to print the current
photo or all photos.
Size
Specify the size of the print.
Layout
Create thumbnail prints.
Type
Select the type of paper.
Quality
Set the printing quality.
Date
Set to print the date.
File Name
Set to print the name of the fi le.
Reset
Reset the print options.
If your printer has the mass storage feature,
•
you must fi rst set the USB mode to Printer
in the settings menu.
Some options are not supported by some
printers.
MENU
Exit
Print
2
1
Images
Size
Layout
Type
Quality
Date
One Photo
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Finding more about the playback/editing function
For more detailed information, refer to the CD-ROM User manual (
).
* Default value
Chapter
Function
Description
Play
(picture/
movie)
Auto rotate
Show the pictures taken in the vertical frame by rotating them
automatically while in playing.
83
Highlight
This informs the excessively bright part from the image taken.
83
Editing
Pictures
Changing the
resolution
You can change the resolution of a picture by using the
picture edit menu.
87
Rotating
You can rotate and save a picture by using the picture edit menu.
87
Red-eye fi x
You can minimize the red-eye effect of pictures.
88
Adjusting the
backlight
You can adjust the dark side of a picture taken in the
backlight mode.
88
Picture style
You can express various moods of emotional picture by
selecting the picture style.
88
Face retouching
You can retouch the face of portrait shot softly.
88
Setting the print
options (DPOF) >
no. of copies,
index, print size
The size and number of copies to be printed can be
designated for the picture.
89
Viewing in TV
(HDTV)
Viewing in HDTV
You can view a picture or movie through the TV screen by
connecting the camera to a TV while using an A/V cable.
92
Loading fi les
into your
computer
Using in the
Macintosh
environment
You can connect the camera to a Macintosh PC.
96
1 Press [MENU] in the shooting or play
mode.
2 Select a desired setup menu.
3 Select a desired item.
4 Press [MENU] to return to the previous
mode.
Camera settings menu
You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu.
Setup menu
items
MENU
OK
2
1
2
1
1
3
Quickview
Display Adjust
Display Save
Power Save
Date&Time
Sound
1sec
3min
1min
3
Exit
Change
MENU
OK
2
Sound
System Volume
AF Sound
Button Sound
Medium
On
On
Exit
Change
You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu.
(Off, Low, Medium*, High)
AF Sound
Sets the sound the camera makes in AF mode on or off. (Off, On*)
Button
Sound
Sets the sound the camera makes when you press buttons on or off. (Off, On*)
Display
Language
Select the language the camera shows on the display.
Display
Adjust
Adjust the display brightness, auto brightness setting, or display color.
Display Brightness: You can adjust the display brightness using the [S/T] to one of fi ve
brightness levels.
Auto Brightness: Adjust the brightness of screen.
Display Color : Depending on whether the user uses the screen or the viewfi nder, the
display color can be adjusted by using the [S/T/W/X].
Display
Save
Sets the display off time. (Off, 0.5min*, 1min, 3min, 5min, 10min)
Quickview This allows setting the quick view (view immediately upon a shot) time.
(Off, 1sec*, 3sec, 5sec, Hold)
Camera settings menu
* Default value
* Default value
Normal setup 1(
1 )
Format
This formats the memory card (deleting all the fi les including protected fi les). (Yes, No*)
Error can occur if using a card formatted by another brand of camera,
memory card reader or computer.
Please use the card after formatting it from the camera.
Reset
This resets the setup menu and shooting options. (The date, time, language, and video output
value are kept.) (Yes, No*)
File
Name
This sets the method of designating fi lename.
Standard* : SAM_XXXX.JPG(sRGB)/_SAMXXXX.JPG(Adobe RGB)
Date :
MMDDXXXX.JPG(sRGB)/_MDDXXXX.JPG(Adobe RGB, Jan. ~ Sep.)/
_ADDXXXX.JPG(Adobe RGB, indicating A for Oct, B for Nov, C for Dec)
For example, the image taken by setting Jan 01 sRGB is saved in "0101xxxx.jpg".
File
Number
This sets the method of designating fi le number. (Series*, Reset)
• The folder name that has taken pictures for the fi rst time becomes 100PHOTO and the
fi lename will be SAM_0001 (when the color space is sRGB).
• The fi lename number is increased by 1 in the range of SAM_0001~ SAM_9999.
• File name numbers are increased by 1 from SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.
• Folder numbers are increased by 1 from 100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.
• The maximum number of fi les that can be saved in one folder is 9999.
• File names are assigned according to DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) specifi cations.
• If you change a fi le name (for example, on a computer), the camera will not be able to play the
fi le.
Folder
Type
This sets the type of folder.
Standard* : XXXPHOTO
Date : XXX_MMDD
* Default value
Camera settings menu
This sets the power turned off automatically if not being used for a while. (0.5 min, 1min*, 3min,
5min, 10min, 30min)
• The camera retains the power-off time setting even if you replace the battery.
• Power Save may not work if the camera is connected to a computer, TV, or
printer, playing a slide show or movie.
Date &
Time
This sets the date and time.
(Type, Date, Time Zone, Time, Imprint)
• Only the date is shown on the lower right side of the picture in play.
• When printing a picture, the date may not be printed appropriately from
certain manufacturer or printer model.
Camera settings menu
* Default value
Normal setup 2(
2 )
Auto Select* : Convert between Main Display and EVF by eye sensor
Main Display : The screen will be shown only through Main Display
EVF : The screen will be shown only through EVF
Sensor
Cleaning
Sensor Cleaning : Removes the dust of sensor when executing this menu
Start Up Action : If set, the dust of sensor is removed whenever turning on the power. (On, Off*)
Because this product uses interchangeable lenses, the sensor can get dust on it when
you change lenses.
This can lead to dust particles appearing in the pictures you take. We recommend that
you do not change lenses when you are in a particularly dusty area. Also, make sure to
attach the lens cap to the lens when not using it.
Video
Out
Select the video output signal appropriate for your country when connecting the camera to an
external video device such as a monitor or TV.
NTSC* : US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, etc.
PAL (supporting only the BDGHI method) : Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Holland, Finland,
Germany, England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Norway, etc.
Anynet+
(HDMI-
CEC)
When you connect the camera to an HDTV that supports Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), you can
control the play function of the camera with the TV remote controller (CD-ROM User manual,
page 90).
On* : You can control the play function of camera with the TV remote controller.
Off : You can NOT control the play function of camera with the TV remote controller.
Camera settings menu
* Default value
Normal setup 3(
3 )
Camera settings menu
HDMI
Size
The resolution on an HDTV can be changed when using an HDMI cable.
(In case of NTSC method : Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 480p)
(In case of PAL method : Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 576p)
If the connected HDTV does not support the selected resolution, you
select, the camera sets the resolution one level lower.
Firmware
Update
Displays the fi rmware version of the camera body and lens, and upgrades the fi rmware.
Body Firmware: Upgrades the fi rmware of the camera body.
Lens Firmware: Upgrades the fi rmware of the lens.
• You can download fi rmware upgrades from www.samsungimaging.co.kr or
www.samsung.com.
• You can not run a fi rmware upgrade without a fully charged the battery. Recharge the
battery fully before running a fi rmware upgrade or attach the adaptor to provide power
(optional)
• After upgrading the fi rmware, the user customized options are reset to the default value.
(The date, time, language, and video output values are kept.)
Turn off your camera, and then
•
turn it on again.
Remove your memory card, and
•
then insert it again.
Format your memory card. (p. 82)
•
Card Locked
Unlock the memory card.
DCF Full Error
File names do not match the DCF
standard. Transfer the fi les on the
memory card to your computer and
format the card. (p. 82)
File Error
Delete the damaged fi le or contact
a service center.
Low Battery
Insert a charged battery or recharge
the battery.
Memory Full
Delete unnecessary fi les or insert a
new memory card.
No Image File
Take photos or insert a memory
card that has some photos.
Error message
Suggested remedies
Check the lens. Check whether dust or foreign
substances between Lens contacts
and Lens mount index.
Remove either dust or foreign
substances if dirt or foreign
substances are appeared. Please
be care for avoid getting dirt foreign
substances inside the camera
Error 00
Turn off the camera, remove the
lens, and then mount the lens
again.
Error 01/02
Turn off the camera, remove the
battery, and then insert it again.
Error messages
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Before contacting a service center
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a
service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with
your device, contact your local dealer or authorized Samsung service center.
Situation
Suggested remedies
Cannot turn on the
camera
Make sure that the battery is inserted.
•
Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.
•
Charge the battery.
•
The power turns off
suddenly
Charge the battery.
•
Your camera may be in Power save mode. (p. 83)
•
The power automatically turns off to preven the camera from malfunctoning in the case
•
that the unit overheats.
The camera is losing
battery power quickly
The battery may lose power more quickly in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep the
•
battery warm by putting it into your pocket.
Using the fl ash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Recharge if needed.
•
The ability of a Lithium battery to hold a charge dimishes over time. If your battery looses
•
its charge rapidly on a regular basis, purchase a new battery.
Cannot take photos
There is no space on the memory card. Delete unnecessary fi les or insert a new card.
•
Format the memory card. (p. 82)
•
The memory card is defective. Get a new memory card.
•
The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. (CD-ROM User manual, page 112)
•
Make sure that the camera is switched on.
•
Charge the battery.
•
Make sure that the batte ry is inserted correctly.
•
When you use the
•
AF Priority function, you cannot take a picture without adjusting the
focus on the subject correctly. Disable the AF Priority function, or set the focus accurately.
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
The camera freezes
Remove the battery, and then insert it again.
The fl ash does not
work
The fl ash option may be set to
•
Off. (p. 49)
You cannot use the fl ash in the
•
or some
modes.
The fl ash fi res
unexpectedly
The fl ash may fi re due to static electricity.
This is not a malfunction of the camera.
The date and time are
incorrect
Set the date and time in the Setting2 (
2) menu.
The display or buttons
do not work
Remove the battery, and then insert it again.
The memory card has
an error
The memory card has not been reset. Format the card. (p. 82)
Cannot play back fi les
If you change the name of a fi le, your camera may not be able to play the fi le (the name of
the fi le should meet the DCF standard).
If you encounter this situation, play back fi les on your computer.
The photo is blurry
If the subject is out of focus, the photo may be blurry. Make a change to the shooting
•
condition.
If the camera is shaken while shooting, the photo may be blurry. Use a tripod to avoid
•
camera shake.
Make sure that the lens is clean. If not, clean the lens. (CD-ROM User manual, page
•
111)
The colors in the
photo do not match
the actual scene
An incorrect white balance can create unrealistic color. Select the proper white balance
option to suit the light source. (p. 60)
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
The photo is too
bright
Your photo is overexposed.
Adjust the exposure value. (p. 59)
•
Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed. (p. 37)
•
Turn off the fl ash. (p. 49)
•
Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 51)
•
The photo is too dark
Your photo is underexposed.
Adjust the exposure value. (p. 59)
•
Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed. (p. 37)
•
Turn on the fl ash. (p. 49)
•
Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 51)
•
The photo is distorted The wide-angle lens may distort the image. This is a normal feature of the wide-angle lens.
The TV does not
display your photos
Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A/V and HDMI
•
cable.
Make sure that your memory card contains photos.
•
Your computer does
not recognize your
camera
Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly.
•
Make sure that your camera is switched on.
•
Make sure that you are using a supported operating system.
•
Your computer
disconnects the
camera while
transferring fi les
The fi le transmission may be interrupted by static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable,
and then connect it again.
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Your computer cannot
play videos
The codec installed in your computer may not be compatible with the video fi les you want
to play. Use QuickTime® Player or install Codec Pack Full.
• Using QuickTime® Player 7.6
1. Install QuickTime® Player 7.6 which supports MP4 (H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)).
2. Play videos using QuickTime® Player.
• Using Codec Pack Full
1. Install the latest version of Codec Pack Full.
2. Play videos using the media player (Media Player Classic or Windows Media Player
11 recommended).
Install QuickTime
•
® Player 7.6 or K-Lite Codec Pack Full on Windows XP SP2 or
later.
Depending on your computer environment, the video playback may be
•
intermittent.
Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixels
Total Pixel
Approx. 15.1 Mega-pixels
Color Filter
RGB primary color fi lter
Lens
Mount
Samsung NX Mount
Usable Lens
Samsung Lenses
Image
Stabilization Type
Lens Shift (depends on
Lens)
Dust
Reduction
Type
Super sonic drive
Display
Type
AMOLED
Size
3.0”
Resolution
VGA (640x480) 614k dots
(PenTile).
Live view
Field of view : Approx.
100%
Specifi cation
Viewfi nder
Type
EVF
Resolution
VGA (640x480) 921k dots
Field of View
Approx. 100%
Magnifi cation
Approx. 0.86x (APS-C,
50mm, -1m-1)
Eyepoint
About 20.2mm
Diopter
Adjustment
Approx. -4.0 ~ +2.0m-1
Focusing
Type
Contrast AF
Focusing point
Selection : 1point (Free
selection)
Multi : Normal 15points,
Close Up 35points
Face Detection : Max.
10faces
Modes
Single AF, Continuous AF,
MF
AF-assist lamp Yes (Green LED)
vertical-run focal plane
shutter
Speed
Auto: 1/4000sec. ~ 30sec.
Manual: 1/4000sec. ~
30sec.
(1/3EV or 1/2EV step)
Bulb (Limit time : 8 min)
Exposure
Metering
System
TTL 247 (19x13) Block
segment
Metering : Multi, Center-
weighted, Spot
Metering range : EV0 ~ 18
(ISO100·30mm F2.0)
Compensation ±3 EV (1/2EV, 1/3EV step)
AE Lock
AEL button
ISO Equivalent Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800,
1600, 3200 (1EV step)
Specifi cation
Drive Mode
Modes
Single, Continuous, Burst,
Self-timer, Bracket (AE, WB,
PW)
Continuous
JPEG : 3fps up to 10shots,
Burst mode : 30fps,
30shots by 1 released
RAW : 3fps up to 3shots
Bracket
Auto Exposure Bracket
(±3EV), White Balance
Bracket (±3step), Picture
Wizard Bracket (Selectable
3modes)
Self-timer
2-30sec. (1sec. step)
Remote
controller
Wired : SR9NX01 (Optional)
TTL Auto Pop-up fl ash
Modes
Smart Flash, Auto, Auto +
Red-eye reduction, Fill-in,
Fill-in + Red-eye reduction,
1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, OFF
Guide Number 11 (at ISO 100)
Angle of View
Coverage
28mm wide-angle
(Equivalent to 35mm)
Sync. Speed
Less than 1/180sec.
Flash
Compensation -2 - +2EV (0.5EV step)
External Flash
Samsung External Flash
available (SEF 42A, SEF
20A) (optional)
Synchro (Flash
attachment)
Hot Shoe
Specifi cation
White
Balance
Modes
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,
Fluorescent (W, N, D),
Tungsten, Flash, Custom,
K(Manual)
Micro
adjustment
Each 7steps in Amber /
Blue / Green / Magenta axis
Picture
Wizard
Modes
Standard, Vivid, Portrait,
Landscape, Forest, Retro,
Cool, Calm, Classic,
Custom (1-3)
Parameter
Contrast, Sharpness,
Saturation, Color tone
Smart Auto, Program,
Shutter Priority AE,
Aperture Priority AE,
Manual, Night, Portrait,
Landscape, Scene, Movie
Scene Mode
Beauty shot, Children,
Close Up, Text, Sunset,
Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks,
Beach & Snow
Image Size
JPEG (3:2):
14M (4592x3056),
10M (3872x2592),
6M (3008x2000),
2M (1920x1280),
1.4M (1472x976): Burst
mode only
JPEG (16:9):
12M (4592x2584),
8M (3872x2176),
5M (3008x1688),
2M (1920x1080)
RAW: 14M (4592x3056)
Quality
Super fi ne , Fine, Normal
RAW Format
SRW
Color Space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
Specifi cation
Movie
Format
MP4 (H.264)
Compression
Movie : H.264 , Sound :
AAC
Movie Clip
With Audio or without Audio
(user selectable, recording
time : 25 minutes)
Image size
1280x720 , 640x480 ,
320x240
Frame rate
30fps
Sound
Mono Sound
Movie Editing
Still Image Capture, Time
Trimming
Image Play
Type
Single image, Thumbnails
(3/9/20 images), Slide show,
Movie
Highlight
Warning
Available
Editing
Red eye fi x, Back light
comp., Photo Style
Selector, Resize, Rotate,
Face Retouch
Photo Style
Selector
Soft, Vivid, Forest, Autumn,
Misty, Gloomy, Classic
SD card (up to 4GB
guaranteed),
SDHC card (up to 8GB
guaranteed)
File Format
RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF
2.21),
DCF, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge
1.0
Specifi cation
Storage
Capacity
(1GB)
14M : RAW 35
14M : Super Fine 142, Fine 278, Normal 408
10M : Super Fine 197, Fine 382, Normal 724
6M : Super Fine 322, Fine 615, Normal
1128
2M : Super Fine 738, Fine 1334, Normal
2238
Burst (1.4M) : Super Fine 1201, Fine 2092,
Normal 3320
12M(W) : Super Fine 168, Fine 328, Normal
630
8M(W) : Super Fine 234, Fine 454, Normal
860
5M(W) : Super Fine 381, Fine 727, Normal
1334
2M(W) : Super Fine 872, Fine 1573, Normal
2638
Movie : 1280x720 : High Quality 15min.,
Normal 22min.
640x480 : High Quality 44min.,
Normal 66min.
320x240 : High Quality 145min.,
Normal 210min.
Ú These fi gures are measured under
the Samsung standard
USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED)
Video output
NTSC, PAL (user
selectable)
HDMI 1.3 : (1080i, 720P,
576P / 480P)
External
Release
Yes
DC power input
connector
DC 9.0V, 1.5A (100 ~
240V)
Power
Source
Type
Rechargeable battery :
BP1310 (1300mAh)
Charger : BC1310
AC Adaptor : AD9NX01
(Optional)
* Included battery may
vary depending on sales
region
Specifi cation
Physical
Specifi cation Dimensions
(WxHxD)
123×87×39.8mm
(excluding the projecting
parts of the camera)
Weight
353g (without batteries
and card)
Operating
Temperature
0 ~ 40 °C
Operating
Humidity
5 ~ 85%
Software
Application
Samsung Master,
Samsung RAW Converter,
QuickTime Player 7.6
* Specifi cations are subject to change without prior
notice
* All trademarks are the property of their respective
owners
SAMSUNG 30mm F2
SAMSUNG 18-55mm
F3.5-5.6 OIS
SAMSUNG 50-200mm
F4-5.6 ED OIS
Focal Length
30mm (equivalent to 46.2mm
in 35mm format)
18 - 55mm (equivalent to
27.7 - 84.7mm in 35mm
format)
50 - 200mm (equivalent to
77 - 308mm in 35mm format)
Elements in Groups
5 elements in 5 groups
(1 Aspherical lens included)
12 elements in 9 groups
(1 Aspherical lens included)
17 elements in 13 groups
(2 Extra-low Dispersion lens
included)
Angle of View
50.2°
75.9°- 28.7°
31.4°- 8.0°
Aperture
F2 (Min. F22), (Number of
Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture
Diaphragm)
F3.5 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Number
of Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture
Diaphragm)
F4 - 5.6 (Min. F22), (Number of
Blades : 7 , Circular Aperture
Diaphragm)
Mount Type
Samsung NX Mount
Samsung NX Mount
Samsung NX Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer
No
Yes
Yes
Minimum Focus Distance
0.25m ~
0.28m ~
0.98m ~
Maximum Magnifi cation
Approx. 0.16X
Approx. 0.22X
Approx. 0.2X
Lens Hood
Optional
Included
Included
Filter Size
43mm
58mm
52mm
Max. Diameter x Length
61.5 x 21.5mm
63 x 65.1mm
70 x 100.5mm
Weight
Approx. 85g (without hood)
Approx. 198g (without hood)
Approx. 417g (without hood)
Operating Temperature
0 ~ 40°C
0 ~ 40°C
0 ~ 40°C
Operating Humidity
5 ~ 85%
5 ~ 85%
5 ~ 85%
The lens provided may differ by the model.
Lens specifications
Adjusting exposure 5
AEL function 30
Automatic focus 32
Aperture priority mode
37
Aperture value 37
AF Priority 64
AF assist light 64
AE BKT 65
AF Sound 81
Anynet+ 84
B
Background 7
Battery 15
Bracket setup 65
Backlight adjustment 79
Button sound 81
C
Composition 7
Close-up 35
Continuous AF 53
Changing the shooting
method 61
Continuous shooting 61
Color temperature 65
Color space 65
Center-weighted metering
65
Camera specifi cations
91
D
Direction keys 5
Diopter adjustment dial
13
Display type 26
Depth Preview 34
Depth of fi eld 34
Deleting a fi le 69
Display 81
Date&Time 83
E
Eye sensor 12
Eye-cup 13
EV button 39
External fl ash 64
Error message 86
F
Fn 25
Flash popup button 49
Focusing methods 53
Face detection 54
File protection 69
Face retouching 79
Format 82
File name 82
File number 82
Folder type 82
Firmware update 85
H
Half-shutter 29
HDTV 79
HDMI Size 85
I
Icons 22
Image stabilization 29
ISO sensitivity 51
Index printing 79
J
JPEG 47
K
Key mapping 65
L
Lens 14
Language 20
Landscape mode 40
Lens specifi cations 97
M
the lens 18
Mounting/dismounting
Manual mode 37
Manual focus 53
Multi AF 54
Multi-metering 65
N
Night mode 40
Noise reduction 64
Program mode 36
Portrait mode 40
P Wiz BKT 61
Picture wizard 63
Playback 66
Photo printer 78
PictBridge 78
Picture editing 79
Picture style 79
Power save 83
Q
Quality 47
QuickTime player 73
Quickview 81
R
Recording a movie 43
Resolution 46
Red-eye reduction 50
RAW 77
Rotating 79
Reset 82
S
Shooting mode 5
Subject 7
Status lamp 13
Strap 19
Setting the screen display
27
Smart Auto mode 35
Shutter Priority mode 38
Shutter speed 38
Scene mode 41
Self-portrait face Setting
the fl ash option 49
Single AF 53
Selection AF
detection 54
Setting the MF Assist 56
Shooting method 61
Spot metering 65
Smart range 65
Smart album 68
Slide show 70
Samsung Master 73
Samsung Raw Converter
73
Sound 81
System volume 81
Sensor cleaning 84
T
Title and role of each part
11
Turning on the power 20
Tips 29
Timer 61
Thumbnail view 68
U
Unpacking 10
Using the dial 24
User display 26
V
View a movie 71
Video Out 84
W
Wind Cut 45
White balance 60
WB BKT 61
Windows users 73
Z
Zoom 32
1st Curtain 51
2nd curtain 51
Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website
http://www.samsungimaging.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries.
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