Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
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If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center. Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.
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• Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts. unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories. Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
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Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction. Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged. Data transference and your responsibilities If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung • Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid Electronics Service Center to have the camera repaired.
Outline of the User Manual Basic functions Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are functions for shooting. registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions •...
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto Additional information Program Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the Shutter Priority shutter button. Manual Page number of related information Magic Plus The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step;...
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Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutter Exposure (Brightness) • Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, • Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down aperture value, and ISO sensitivity.
Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options. The subject’s eyes Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash. • appear red. Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 68) •...
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Quick reference Capturing photos of people Capturing panoramic action Applying effects to photos photos • g mode > Panorama > Action Panorama • g mode > Scene > Beauty Shot • g mode > Magic Frame • g mode > Picture in Picture •...
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Contents Extended functions Basic functions ............40 ..............14 Using the Smart Auto mode ........41 Unpacking ..............15 Using the Program mode ..........43 Camera layout ............. 16 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Using the Smart Link button ........19 or Manual mode ............
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Contents Shooting options Using Face Detection ..........77 .............. 64 Detecting faces ............77 Selecting a resolution and quality ....... 65 Capturing a self portrait shot ........77 Selecting a resolution ..........65 Capturing a smile shot ..........78 Setting the photo quality ..........66 Detecting eye blinking ..........
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Installing CD-provided programs ........ 117 Using iLauncher ............118 Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ..141 Using Samsung RAW Converter ........ 121 Sending photos or videos to a PC ......141 Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV ...........
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Contents Settings ................148 Settings menu ............149 Accessing the settings menu ........149 Using the settings menu ........... 150 Appendixes ..............154 Error messages ............155 Camera maintenance ..........157 Cleaning your camera ..........157 Using or storing the camera ........158 About memory cards ..........
Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking Using the Mode screen ………………………………… 15 …………………… 27 Selecting a Mode Screen ………………… 27 Camera layout ……………………………… 16 Icons on the Mode screen ……………… 27 Using the Smart Link button ……………… 19 Selecting options or menus Using the screen …………………………...
The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product. • You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories. Quick Start Guide...
Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions. POWER button Drive mode dial (p. 19) Mode dial (p. 18) Flash Shutter button Microphone Eyelet for camera strap (p. 20) Camera ring Remove the ring and mount an Lens optional conversion lens AF-assist light/Timer lamp...
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Camera layout Accessory shoe Accessory shoe cover Zoom button • In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out Flash release • In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume Status lamp •...
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Camera layout Mode dial Buttons Button Description Start recording a video. • Lock the adjusted exposure value in Shooting mode. • Protect the displayed file in Playback mode. Access options or menus. Icon Description Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected Access options in Shooting mode.
Camera layout Drive mode dial Using the Smart Link button You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [Smart Link]. Icon Description Capture a single photo. Capture a photo after a 2-second delay. • Press [Smart Link] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have Capture a photo after a 10-second delay.
Camera layout Using the screen Attaching a strap Swing the screen outwards 180° and rotate it up or down for Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently. high- and low-angle photos or self portraits. You can rotate the screen a maximum of 90° downward or 180° upward. •...
Camera layout Attaching a lens cap Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens. If you want to attach a lens cap and strap at the same time, first attach the strap to the eyelet, and then attach the lens cap to the camera strap. Basic functions...
Memory card Slide the lock down to release the battery. Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down. Rechargeable battery Using the memory card adapter Rechargeable battery To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC, or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.
Charging the battery and turning on your camera Charging the battery Turning on your camera Before you use the camera for the first time, you must charge the Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off. • battery. Plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera, The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera and then plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC for the first time.
Performing the initial setup When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. The language is preset for the country or region where the camera is sold. You can change the language as desired. Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].
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Performing the initial setup Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o]. Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o]. Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o]. Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o].
Learning icons The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set after blinking in yellow. Shooting information Icon Description Bracket mode Icon Description Aperture value ND filter on Shutter speed Focus area Available recording time Shooting options (right)
Using the Mode screen Select a Mode Screen by turning the mode dial, and then select a mode in the Mode Screen by selecting an icon. Selecting a Mode Screen Icons on the Mode screen In Shooting or Playback mode, turn the mode dial to display a <Magic Plus>...
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Using the Mode screen <Wi-Fi> Description Icon MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 132) Remote Viewfinder: Use a smart phone as a remote shutter release and see a preview on your smart phone of an image from your camera. (p. 133) Social Sharing: Upload photos or videos to file sharing websites.
Selecting options or menus To select an option or a menu, press [m] or [f]. Using [MENU] Going back to the previous menu To select options, press [m], and then rotate the navigation Press [m] again to go back to the previous menu. button or press [D/c/F/t] or [o].
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Selecting options or menus For example, to select a White Balance option Rotate the navigation button or press [D/c] to select in Program mode: White Balance, and then press [t] or [o]. Rotate the mode dial to p. Photo Size Quality ISO Expansion White Balance...
Selecting options or menus Using [Fn] Rotate the navigation button or press [D/c/F/t] to scroll to You can access shooting options by pressing [f], but some options are not available. White Balance : Auto WB For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode: Rotate the mode dial to p.
Setting the display and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings. Setting the display type About histograms A histogram is a graph that illustrates how light is distributed You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode. in your photo.
Setting the display and sound Setting the option display view Setting the sound You can hide or show the option display appearing in the Magic Turn on or off the sound your camera emits when you perform plus mode. functions. Press [o] repeatedly.
Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. Rotate the mode dial to T. Half-press [Shutter] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. Align your subject in the frame.
Capturing photos p A h M g Zooming Digital zoom The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom.
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Capturing photos p A h M Smart zoom Setting Smart zoom You can use 4.4X Smart zoom which lets you zoom in with less In Shooting mode, press [m]. degradation of picture quality than the Optical zoom and Digital zoom. By using the Optical zoom, Smart zoom, and Digital zoom, Select a Smart Zoom.
Capturing photos Reducing camera shake p A h M g v • Image Stabilization function may not function properly when: - you move your camera to follow a moving subject Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical - you use the Digital zoom and Digital Image Stabilization functions.
Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Ensure nothing is Set the Image Stabilization option to reduce blocking the lens, flash, camera shake optically. (p. 37) or microphone. When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus.
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Preventing your subject from being out of focus • When you capture photos in low light It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: there is little contrast between the subject and background (for Turn on the flash. example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color (p.
Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a mode. Using the Smart Auto mode Using the 2D or 3D Panorama mode …… 50 ……………… 41 Using the Action Panorama mode ……… 52 Using the Program mode …………………...
Using the Smart Auto mode In Smart Auto mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it detects. The Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes. Rotate the mode dial to T.
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Using the Smart Auto mode Half-press [Shutter] to focus. Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default settings for the T mode. • Even if it detects a face, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
Using the Program mode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. Rotate the mode dial to p. Set the desired options. • For a list of options, refer to "Shooting options". (p. 64) Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Adjust the aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. Aperture value Shutter speed The aperture is a hole that lets light into the camera.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Aperture Priority mode Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options”. (p. 64) The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press shutter speed.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Shutter Priority mode Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options”. (p. 64) The Shutter Priority mode allows you to set the shutter speed manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press aperture value.
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode Using the Manual mode Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options”. (p. 64) The Manual mode allows you to adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed manually. Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press Rotate the mode dial to M.
Using the Magic Plus mode In the Magic Plus mode, you can capture a photo with various effects. Using the Scene mode Option Description Landscape Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Beauty Shot mode Select an option. • For example, increase the face retouch setting to hide more In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to imperfections. hide facial imperfections. Rotate the mode dial to g.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the 3D Photo mode Using the 2D or 3D Panorama mode In 3D Photo mode, you can capture scenes with a 3D effect. In Panorama mode, you can capture a wide panoramic scene in a single photo.
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Using the Magic Plus mode Press and hold [Shutter] to start shooting. • For best results when capturing panoramic photos, avoid the following: With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the - moving the camera too quickly or too slowly direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Action Panorama mode • In 3D Panorama mode, your camera may not capture the very beginning or end of a scene due to the nature of the 3D effect. To In Action Panorama mode, you can capture and combine a series capture the entire scene, move slightly beyond the beginning and end of photos of a moving subject.
Using the Magic Plus mode With [Shutter] pressed, slowly move the camera in the Using the Magic Frame mode direction that will let it capture the rest of the panorama. In Magic Frame mode, you can apply various frame effects to •...
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Split Shot mode Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus. In Split Shot mode, you can capture several photos and arrange them with preset layouts. Press [Shutter] to capture a photo. Rotate the mode dial to g.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Picture-in-Picture mode Press [o], and rotate the navigation button or press [D/c/F/t] to change the insertion point. In Picture-in-Picture mode, you can capture or select a full-sized background photo, and then insert a smaller photo or video into Rotate the front wheel to change the insertion size.
Using the Magic Plus mode Using the Artistic Brush mode • When capturing background photos, the resolution is automatically set and all photos captured are saved. In Artistic Brush mode, you can capture a photo, and then view a • The final Picture-in-picture photos or videos are saved as one video that shows how to apply the filter effect.
Using the Magic Plus mode Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press Using the HDR mode [Shutter] to focus. In HDR(High Dynamic Range) mode, your camera captures two photos with different exposures, and then overlays the bright area Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
Using the Magic Plus mode Select Select, and then select files. • The HDR effect may be affected by camera shake, lighting, movement • You must select at least 2 files. of the subject, and the shooting environment. • If you select a folder, every photo in the folder will be selected. •...
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Using the Magic Plus mode Press [t] to select Music, and then select music. View a movie made in Creative Movie Maker mode Press [t] to select Movie Size, and then select a Rotate the mode dial to g. movie size. Select Press [t] to select Creation, and then select Creation Press [D/c] to select a movie.
Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can customize settings to record full HD (1920 X 1080) videos of up to 20 minutes in length. The camera saves recorded videos as MP4 (H.264) files. • MP4 (H.264) is a high-compression video format established by the international standards organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-T. •...
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Using the Movie mode Pause recording Capturing still images while recording a video The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while You can capture still images while recording a video without recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as switching to the photo shooting modes (up to 6 photos).
Using the Movie mode Rotate the mode dial to v. Recording high-speed videos You can record a high-speed video only in v mode. • You can record high-speed videos by setting frame rates. High-speed videos will be played in slow motion at 30 FPS, Rotate the drive mode dial.
Using the Movie mode Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Icon Description In Smart Scene Detection mode, your camera automatically Landscapes chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the scene it Sunsets has detected. Rotate the mode dial to v. Blue skies Forested areas Press [m].
Shooting options Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode. Selecting a resolution and quality Using Smart Face Recognition …………… 79 ………… 65 Registering faces as your favorites Selecting a resolution …………………… 65 (My Star) ………………………………… 80 Setting the photo quality ………………… 66 Tips for detecting faces ……………………...
Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Selecting a resolution Icon Description As you increase the resolution, your photo or video will include 1920 X 1080: Print on an A5 paper in panorama ratio more pixels, so it can be printed on larger paper or displayed on (16:9) or play back on an HDTV.
In Shooting mode, press [m]. (For example:“SAM_0001.SRW”). Select a Quality. To adjust and calibrate exposures, white balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of the RAW files, use the Samsung RAW Select an option. Converter program supplied in the software CD-ROM. (See page 121.) Icon Description Super Fine: Capture photos in super high quality.
Using the timer T p A h M g v Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. Rotate the drive mode dial to ▲ ▲ Capture a photo after Capture a photo after a 2-second delay. a 10-second delay. Press [Shutter] to start the timer.
Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Preventing red-eye How to use the flash If the flash fires when you capture a photo of a person in the dark, Slide the flash release to pop the flash up when it is need. a red glow may appear in the person’s eyes.
Shooting in the dark Using the flash T p A h M g Icon Description Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you Auto: The flash will fire automatically when the subject or need more light in your photos. background is dark.
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Shooting in the dark Rotate the navigation button or press [F/t] to adjust • Flash options are not available if you select Self-Portrait or the intensity. Blink Detection. • Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 174) Flash : Auto •...
Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Extending the ISO sensitivity p A h M You can extend the ISO sensitivity to ISO 12800. The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). In Shooting mode, press [m].
Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. Using macro Using auto focus p A h M g v p A h M g Use macro to capture close-up photos of subjects, such as To capture sharp photos, select the appropriate focus option flowers or insects.
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Changing the camera’s focus Select an option. Adjusting the focus distance manually p A h M g Icon Description In Shooting mode, press [c]. Auto Focus (Normal): Focus on a subject farther than 40 cm away. Farther than 100 cm away when you use Scroll to Manual Focus.
Changing the camera’s focus Focusing on a selected area Press [o]. p A h M g You can focus on an area that you have selected. Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. • Press [o] to change the focus area. In Shooting mode, press [m].
Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Press [Shutter] to capture the photo. p A h M g Tracking AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, • If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the even when you are moving.
Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area p A h M g You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Focus Area. Select an option.
Using Face Detection p A h M g If you use Face Detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritize the focus on them.
Using Face Detection When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter]. Capturing a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Face Detection Smile Shot. Press [m] to return to Shooting mode. Compose your shot.
Using Face Detection Detecting eye blinking Using Smart Face Recognition If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically capture The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently 2 photos in succession. photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite faces.
Using Face Detection Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) Press [o] to register the face. • When you are finished registering the photos, the face list You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and appears. exposure on those faces. •...
Using Face Detection Deleting a favorite face Tips for detecting faces • When your camera detects a face, it tracks the detected face In Shooting mode, press [m]. automatically. • Select a Face Detection may not be effective when: Smart FR Edit Face List.
Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Select a value to adjust the exposure. • The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases. p A h v Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos EV : 1 may be too bright or dark.
Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure using the front wheel Locking the exposure value p A h V The adjusted exposure value locks when [L] is pressed, and In Shooting mode, press the front wheel. remains locked until [L] is pressed again. Rotate the front wheel to adjust the exposure.
Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option Selecting a White Balance setting p A h M v g p A h M v The metering mode refers to the way in which a camera The color of your photo depends on the type and quality of the measures the quantity of light.
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Adjusting brightness and color In Shooting mode, press [m]. Customizing preset White Balance options You can customize preset White Balance options except Select a or V White Balance. Auto WB and Custom Set. Select an option. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Icon Description Select a or V...
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Adjusting brightness and color Customizing your own White Balance Adjusting color temperature You can customize the White Balance by capturing a photo of In Shooting mode, press [m]. a white surface, such as a piece of paper, under the lighting conditions in which you intend to capture a photo.
Using burst modes p A h M It can be difficult to capture photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. Also, it can be difficult to adjust the exposure correctly and select a proper light source. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. Icon Description Continuous (5 fps): Capture 5 photos per second...
Using burst modes Capturing photos in the Precapture mode Capturing bracketed photos In Precapture mode, the camera starts shooting before you even You can use the automatic bracketing feature to capture multiple press the shutter all the way down. If you do not want to miss the photos of the same subject with different setting values slightly first couple of important shots, simply use this mode and select modified, such as exposure or white balance.
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Using burst modes Selecting a bracketing option In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select a Bracket. Select a bracketing option. Icon Description WB BKT: Capture 3 photos with different white balance. AE BKT: Capture 3 photos with selected exposures. Adjust the color for the selected light source (white balance) or select an exposure value.
Applying Smart Filter effects p A h M v g Apply various filter effects to your photos and videos to create unique images. Available filters in Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes Option Description Normal No effect Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear Miniature Miniature Vignetting...
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Applying Smart Filter effects Option Description Option Description Retro Apply a sepia tone effect. Classic Apply a black and white effect. Blur the edges of a photo to emphasize the Retro Apply a sepia tone effect. Zooming Shot subjects in the center. •...
Applying the ND filter effect T p A h M g v Use the ND (Neutral Density) filter to reduce the light intensity while retaining the original color. The ND filter is useful when you capture photos in bright places with a large aperture value or slow shutter speed. In Shooting mode, press [m].
Adjusting your photos p A h M Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Rotate the navigation button or the front wheel, or press [F/t] to adjust each value. Select a Image Adjust. Contrast Description Select an option.
Reducing the sound of the zoom p A h M g v When you use the zoom while recording videos, the camera can record the sound of the zoom. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce zoom noise. In Shooting mode, press [m]. Select v Voice.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos or videos and how to manage files. Starting Playback mode Photo file information View photos or play videos stored in your camera. Press [P]. • The most recent file will be displayed. •...
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Video file information Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces. In Playback mode, press [m]. Select O Face List Edit Edit Ranking. Movie Size Edit Ranking Date Album Play Capture Icon Description Current file/Total files...
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting favorite faces Viewing files as a folder You can delete your favorite faces. Photos captured in a High-speed burst mode or in Precapture mode appear as a folder. In Playback mode, press [m]. In Playback mode, rotate the navigation button or press Select O Face List Edit...
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files by category in Smart Album Rotate the navigation button or press [F/t] to scroll through the files. View files by category, such as date, face, or file type. • Press and hold [F/t] to scroll through files quickly. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files as thumbnails Protecting files Scan thumbnails of files. Protect your files from accidental deletion. In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] to the left to view In Playback mode, press [m]. thumbnails (3 at a time). Rotate [Zoom] to the left Select O Protect Select.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting multiple files Deleting files You can select multiple files, and then delete them at once. Select files to delete in Playback mode. In Playback mode, press [l]. Deleting a single file You can select one file, and then delete it. When the pop-up message appears, select Multiple Delete.
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting all files Viewing photos You can select all files, and then delete them at once. Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. In Playback mode, press [m]. Enlarging a photo Select O Delete...
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing panoramic photos Description View photos captured in Panorama mode. Move the enlarged area Press [D/c/F/t]. Press [o], and then select Yes. In Playback mode, rotate the navigation button or press (The trimmed photo will be saved as a Trim the enlarged photo [F/t] to scroll to a desired panoramic photo.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode * Default Playing a slide show Option Description Apply effects and audio to a slide show of your photos. The slide show function does not work for videos. • Set a scene change effect between photos. (Off, Calm*, Shine, Relax, Lively, Sweet) In Playback mode, press [m].
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a video Trimming a video In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim While viewing a video, press [o] at the point where you parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed want the trimming to begin.
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Capturing an image from video While viewing a video, press [o] at the point where you want to capture an image. Press [c]. • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video.
Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution.
Editing a photo Applying Smart Filter effects Option Description Apply special effects to your photos. Cartoon Apply a cartoon painting effect. Add lines that radiate outward from bright objects In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press Cross Filter to imitate the visual effect of a cross filter.
Editing a photo Adjusting your photos Retouching faces Learn how to correct red-eye, adjust the skin tone, and adjust the In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press brightness, contrast, or saturation. The camera will save an edited [m]. photo as a new file, but may convert it to a lower resolution.
Editing a photo Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adding noise to the photo In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m]. [m]. Select e Select e Image Adjust. Image Adjust Add Noise.
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Editing a photo Scroll to a photo you want to print, rotate [Zoom] to the Printing photos as thumbnails left or right to select the number of copies, and then Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once. press [f].
Viewing files on a TV, HDTV, or 3D TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Turn on your TV, and then select the A/V video source with the TV remote control.
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(p. 152) to control the camera and TV with HDMI cable. the TV’s remote control. • Anynet+ lets you control all connected Samsung A/V devices with the TV remote control. • The time it takes for the camera to connect to your HDTV may vary with the type of a memory card you use.
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Viewing files on a 3D TV Turn on your camera. • If you have an Anynet+ compatible Samsung 3D TV and you You can view photos captured in 3D Photo or 3D Panorama mode on a 3D TV. have turned on your camera's Anynet+ function, the 3D TV turns on automatically and displays the camera screen, while In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Transferring files to your computer Connect the camera to the computer, to transfer files from the camera's memory card to the computer. Transferring files to your Windows OS On your computer, select My Computer Removable Disk DCIM 100PHOTO. computer Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk. Drag or save files to your computer.
Transferring files to your computer Transferring files to your Mac OS computer Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the displays a removable disk icon. computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing Double-click the removable disk icon.
Select a program to install. program. Send the recorded files to a connected PC Auto Backup Follow the on-screen instructions. PC via Wi-Fi. Samsung RAW Converter Edit RAW format files. Click Exit to complete the installation, and then restart your computer. Playback/Editing...
* A 32-bit version of iLauncher will be installed—even on 64-bit editions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Opening iLauncher On your computer, select Start All Programs Samsung iLauncher Samsung iLauncher. Or, click Applications Samsung iLauncher on your Mac OS computer. Playback/Editing...
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Using programs on the computer Using Multimedia Viewer Multimedia Viewer allows you to play back files. From the Samsung iLauncher screen, double-click Multimedia Viewer. • Multimedia Viewer supports the following formats: - Videos: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9), AVI (MJPEG) - Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF, MPO •...
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Using programs on the computer Viewing videos Description File name Adjust volume. Open the selected file. Move to the next file. Stop Pause Move to the previous file. Progress bar Playback/Editing...
JPEG formats and are stored in the memory without any Downloading the PC Auto Backup program changes. With Samsung RAW Converter, you can calibrate exposures, white balances, tones, contrasts, and colors of From the Samsung iLauncher screen, double-click PC Auto photos.
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Using programs on the computer Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface For details about using Samsung RAW Converter, click Help Open software manual. Description Description Menu Editing tools Open/Close the fine adjustment window for the editing Toolbar tools Playback/Editing...
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Using programs on the computer Editing RAW format files If you edit the RAW format files with the Samsung RAW Converter, you can maintain high image quality. You can also edit JPEG and TIFF format files. ▲ ▲ To adjust the exposure of of an image...
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Using programs on the computer To adjust the tone of an image Select File Open file and open a file. From the editing tools, select Adjust the tone with the scroll bar. ▲ ▲ Original image Changed image after p Mode, Aperture: f=8, correcting the contrast Shutter Speed: 1/15 sec, ISO=100...
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Using programs on the computer Saving RAW files as JPEG/TIFF formats Select File Open file and open a file. Select File One scene development. Select a file format (JPEG or TIFF) and select Development. Playback/Editing...
Wireless network Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions. Connecting to a WLAN and configuring Sending photos or videos via email …… 137 network settings Changing email settings ……………… 137 ………………………… 127 Sending photos or videos via email …… 139 Connecting to a WLAN …………………...
(p. 129) • When you select an unsecured AP, the camera will connect Refresh to the WLAN. Samsung 1 • If you select a WPS profile supported AP, select WPS PIN, Samsung 2 Samsung 3 and then enter a PIN on the AP device. You can also connect Add wireless network to a WPS profile supported AP by selecting WPS button...
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Setting network options Manually setting the IP address In the AP Setting screen, move to an AP, and then In the AP Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press [t]. press [t].
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Using the login browser Network connection tips • You can enter your login information via the login browser when The quality of the network connection will be determined by connecting to some APs, sharing sites, or cloud servers. the AP.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings • If you cannot connect to a WLAN, try another AP from the Entering text available AP list. Learn how to enter text. The icons in the table below let you move •...
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Icon Description Switch to ABC mode. Enter a space. Done Save the displayed text. View the entering text guide. • You can use only the English alphabet, regardless of the display language. •...
Android 2.2 or higher, but Samsung makes no guarantee of its functionality. • You should install the Samsung MobileLink application on your phone or device before using this feature. You can download the application from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
Android 2.2 or higher, but Samsung makes no guarantee of its functionality. • You should install the Remote Viewfinder application on your phone or device before using this feature. You can download the application from Samsung Apps or Play Store.
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Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release On the smart phone, touch and hold to focus. • The focus is automatically set to multi-AF. Release to capture the photo. • The photo will be saved in your camera. •...
Using photo or video sharing websites Upload your photos or videos to file sharing websites. Available websites will be displayed on your camera. Accessing a website Uploading photos or videos Rotate the mode dial to w. Access the website with your camera. Select Scroll to the files you want to upload, and then press [o].
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Using photo or video sharing websites • You cannot upload files if the file size exceeds the limit. The maximum photo resolution you can upload is 2M, and the longest video you can upload is a video recorded using . If the selected photo resolution is higher than 2M, it will be automatically resized to a lower resolution.
Sending photos or videos via email You can change settings in the email menu, and send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. Changing email settings Select the Name box, enter your name, and then select Done. In the email menu, you can change settings for storing your information.
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Sending photos or videos via email Setting an email password Changing the email password Rotate the mode dial to w. Rotate the mode dial to w. Select Select • • The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device.
Sending photos or videos via email Sending photos or videos via email Select Next. You can send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. Scroll to files to send, and then press [o]. For information about entering text, refer to "Entering text". •...
Uploading photos to a cloud server You can upload your photos to SkyDrive. To upload photos, you must visit the Microsoft website and register before connecting your camera. Rotate the mode dial to w. Login with your ID and password. •...
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. The Auto Backup feature works only with the Windows OS. Installing the program for Auto Backup on Sending photos or videos to a PC your PC Rotate the mode dial to w.
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Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos • If the PC supports the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature, you can turn on the PC automatically by searching for the PC from your camera. (p. 146) • When you connect the camera to the WLAN, select the AP that is connected to the PC.
Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV TV Link is a technology for sharing media files between a camera and TV connected to the same AP device. With this technology, you can view your photos or videos on a widescreen TV. Rotate the mode dial to w.
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Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV • • You can share up to 1,000 photos or videos. While viewing photos or videos on the TV, continuously using the TV • remote or performing additional operations on the TV may prevent this On a TV screen, you can view only photos or videos captured with feature from working properly.
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct When the camera connects via a WLAN to a device that supports the Wi-Fi Direct function, you can send photos to the device. This feature may not be supported on some devices. On the device, turn on the Wi-Fi Direct option. On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device.
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature With the WOL feature, you can automatically turn on or wake up a PC with your camera. This feature has been available for Samsung desktop PCs for the last 5 years (not available for all-in-one PCs).
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About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature Setting the PC to turn on Turn on the PC, and then press F2 while the PC is Select the drivers for the network adapter. booting. Click the Advanced tab, and then set the WOL menus. •...
Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings. Settings menu ………………………………………… 149 Accessing the settings menu ……………………… 149 Using the settings menu …………………………… 150...
Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. Accessing the settings menu Select an option. Volume Medium In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m]. Start Sound Select n an item. Shutter Sound Beep Sound AF Sound Sounds Help Guide Display Guide Line Date/Time Display Back...
Settings menu * Default Using the settings menu Item Description * Default Adjust the brightness of the screen. Item Description (Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright) Display Set various camera sounds and the volume. Brightness Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have •...
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Settings menu * Default * Default Item Description Item Description • Time Zone: Set the time zone for your location. Specify how to name files. • When you travel to another country, select Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 Visit, and then select the appropriate time when you insert a new memory card, format a zone.
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Settings menu * Default * Default Item Description Item Description Set the camera to automatically turn off when you Format the memory card. Formatting will delete all perform no operations for a specified period. files, including protected files. (Yes, No) (Off, 1 min, 3 min*, 5 min, 10 min) Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted Format...
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Settings menu * Default Item Description Set the resolution of photos when the camera plays back files on an HDTV via the HDMI cable. (NTSC: 1080i*, 720p, 480p/ PAL: 1080i*, 720p, 576p) • If the HDTV does not support the selected HDMI Size resolution, the HDTV automatically selects the next lower resolution.
Appendixes Get information about error messages, specifications, and maintenance. Error messages ……………………………………… 155 Camera maintenance ………………………………… 157 Cleaning your camera ……………………………… 157 Using or storing the camera ………………………… 158 About memory cards ……………………………… 160 About the battery …………………………………… 163 Using optional accessories …………………………...
Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Error message Suggested remedies • Turn off your camera, and then turn it on File names do not match the DCF standard. again. Transfer the files from the memory card to your •...
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Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Insert a charged battery or recharge the battery. Low Battery Delete unnecessary files or insert a new memory Memory Full card. Capture photos or insert a memory card that No Image File contains some photos. Network connection disconnected while Photo transfer transferring photos.
Camera maintenance Cleaning your camera Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Camera lens and display Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. If any dust remains, apply lens cleaning liquid to a piece of lens cleaning paper and wipe gently.
Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Using on beaches or shores • Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in similar areas. Inappropriate places to use or store the camera • Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, •...
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Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to face. Take the camera to a Samsung service center to have it improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
Camera maintenance About memory cards Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes, shooting conditions, or a memory card. These capacities are Supported memory cards based on a 2 GB SD card: This product supports SD (Secure Digital), SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity), SDXC (Secure Digital eXtended Capacity), Photo microSD, microSDHC, or microSDXC memory cards.
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Camera maintenance Video RAW + RAW + RAW + Size S.Fine Fine Normal Size 480fps 240fps 120fps 30fps Approx. 19' 05" 1920 X 1080 Approx. 29' 38" 1280 X 720 Approx. 57' 16" 640 X 480 Approx. 716' 50" For Sharing Approx.
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Camera maintenance • Cautions when using memory cards Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a • Avoid exposing memory cards to very cold or very hot soft cloth before you insert the memory card in your camera.
Record videos at resolution and Videos 90 min 30 FPS. • The figures above are measured by Samsung’s standards. Your results may differ, depending on your actual usage. • Several videos were recorded in succession to determine the total recording time. •...
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Camera maintenance Low battery message Cautions about using the battery When the battery has fully discharged, the battery icon will turn Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from red and the "Low Battery" message will appear. damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and –...
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Camera maintenance • If you reconnect the power cable when the battery is fully Handling and disposing of batteries and chargers charged, the status lamp turns on for approximately 30 minutes. with care • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. •...
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Camera maintenance • Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, sharp object. follow these instructions for proper battery handling: • Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing •...
Using optional accessories Using optional flash units Using an optional optical viewfinder Attach an optional flash unit to the camera accessory shoe. Attach an optional optical viewfinder to the camera accessory Remove the accessory shoe cover and mount the flash unit on shoe.
Using optional accessories Using the shutter release Use an optional shutter release to minimizes camera shake and allow you to capture clearer photos at slower shutter speeds. For details about the shutter release, see the manual provided with the shutter release. Using the microphone Use an optional microphone to reduce noise surroundings.
Using a conversion lens If you have a conversion lens designed for Samsung cameras, you can attach it to increase your camera’s range and depth of field. Remove the stock camera ring by turning it counter- In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m].
Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
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Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Situation Suggested remedies • The flash may fire due to static electricity. Make sure that the focus option you set The flash fires unexpectedly The camera is not malfunctioning. is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 72) •...
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Depending on your computer's specifications and environment, the program may not launch automatically. In iLauncher is not this case, click Start All Programs functioning properly Samsung iLauncher Samsung iLauncher on your Windows OS computer. Or, click Applications Samsung iLauncher on your Mac OS computer.
Camera specifications Image sensor Wide (W) Tele (T) Type 1/1.7'' (Approximately 9.33 mm) BSI CMOS Normal (AF) 40 cm-infinity 100 cm-infinity Range Macro 1–40 cm 40–100 cm Effective pixels Approximately 12.4 mega-pixels Auto Macro 1 cm-infinity 40 cm-infinity Total pixels Approximately 12.76 mega-pixels Manual Focus 1 cm-infinity...
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Camera specifications Effect Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO equivalent ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400*, ISO 12800* • Smart Filter: Normal, Miniature, Vignetting, * Available only when ISO Expansion is activated. Soft Focus, Old Film, Half Tone Dot, Sketch, Fish-eye, Classic, Retro, Oil Painting, Cartoon, Flash Photo Shooting...
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Camera specifications Shooting Playback • Modes: Smart Auto (Portrait, Night Portrait, • Type: Single image, Thumbnails, Multi Slide Show Backlight Portrait, Night, Backlight, Landscape, with Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album*, White, Natural Green, Blue Sky, Sunset, Macro, Creative Movie Maker Macro text, Macro Color, Tripod, Action, Fireworks, * Smart Album category: Type, Date, Week, Face Candle, Spotlight, Spotlight (Macro), Spotlight...
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The power source may differ depending on your region. 2832 X 2832 2592 X 1944 1984 X 1488 1920 X 1080 1024 X 768 These figures are measured under Samsung’s standard conditions. Your results may vary depending on the shooting conditions and camera settings. Appendixes...
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Dimensions (W X H X D) 112.1 X 62.4 X 27.55 mm (without protrusions) Weight 286 g (without battery and memory card) Operating Temperature 0–40 °C Operating Humidity 5–85 % Software iLauncher, Samsung RAW Converter Specifications may change without notice to improve performance. Appendixes...
Glossary AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) This feature automatically captures several images at different A specification to define a file format and file system for digital exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image. cameras created by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
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Glossary EV Compensation Focal length All the combinations of the camera’s shutter speed and lens The distance from the middle of the lens to its focal point (in aperture that result in the same exposure. millimeters). Longer focal lengths result in narrower angles of view and the subject is magnified.
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Glossary ISO sensitivity Metering The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film The metering refers to the way in which the camera measures the speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, quantity of light to set the exposure. the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light.
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Glossary Quality Vignetting An expression of the rate of compression used in a digital image. A reduction of an image’s brightness or saturation at the periphery Higher quality images have a lower rate of compression, which (outer edges) compared to the center of the image. Vignetting usually results in a larger file size.
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PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics' commitment to sustainable development and social Dispose unwanted electronics through an approved recycler. responsibility through eco-driven business and To find the nearest recycling location, go to our website: www.samsung.com/recyclingdirect Or call, (877) 278 - 0799 management activities. Appendixes...
Declaration of Conformity Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not Trade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Model No.
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Complies with CAUTION IDA Standards DA100790 RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TA-2012/726 TO THE INSTRUCTIONS. APPROVED No.: ESD-1206372C Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, Model : EX2F including interference that may cause undesired operation.
(Name and signature of authorized person) (2006/95/EC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) by application of: * This is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the EN 60950-1:2006+A1:2010 EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see...
Hereby, Samsung Electronics declares that this digital camera is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant English provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Por medio de la presente Samsung Electronics declara que la cámara digital cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera Español otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Bu belge ile, Samsung Electronics bu dijital kameranın 1999/5/EC Yönetmeliginin temel gerekliliklerine ve ilgili hükümlerine uygun Türkiye olduğunu beyan eder. Hér með lýsir Samsung Electronics því yfir að þessi stafræna myndavél sé í samræmi við grunnkröfur og önnur ákvæði tilskipunar Íslenska 1999/5/EB.
Index Beauty Shot mode 49 Connecting to a computer Mac 116 Blink Detection 79 AF-assist light Editing photos 107 Windows 118 Location 16 Brightness Editing videos Contrast Settings 152 Playback mode 110 Capturing 106 Playback mode 110 Shooting mode 82 AF Lamp 152 Trimming 105 Shooting mode 93...
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Index Focus area Metering Center AF 76 Center-weighted 84 Icons Language settings 150 Multi AF 76 Multi 84 Playback mode 96 Selection AF 76 Spot 84 Shooting mode 26 Tracking AF 76 Mode dial 18 iLauncher 118 Formatting 152 Macro Movie mode 60 Image Adjustment Auto Macro 73...
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Index Shutter Priority mode 46 Slide show 104 Panorama Red-eye Saturation 3D Panorama 50 Playback mode 109 Playback mode 110 Smart Album 99 Action Panorama 52 Shooting mode 68 Shooting mode 93 Smart Auto mode 41 Live Panorama 50 Remote Viewfinder 133 Scene mode 48 Smart Face Recognition 79 Playback button 18...
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Index Thumbnails 100 Video Zoom Playback mode 105 Using the zoom 35 Timer Shooting mode 60 Zoom button 17 Shooting mode 67 Zoom sound settings 60 Video out 153 Timer lamp 16 Time settings 24 Viewing files Folder 98 Time zone settings 24, 151 Slide show 104 3D Photo mode 50 Transferring files...
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Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website, www.samsung.com, for after-sales service or inquiries.