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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Common questions
Quick reference
Contents
User Manual
Basic functions
EX1
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Appendixes
Index
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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. Using the flash too close to your subject’s Caution—situations that could cause damage to your eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. camera
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Health and safety information Safety precautions Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious accessories. damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water Do not inser
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Health and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from Use only Samsung-approved accessories damage Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera, Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very cause injury, or void your warranty. hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F). Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your Protect your camera’s lens batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction. Do not expose
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Health and safety information Important usage information Check that the camera is operating properly before use The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use. Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty. Ensure max
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Organization of the user manual Basic functions 13 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 32 HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered how to record a video
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Icon Function Smart Auto t Additional information Program p Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority A Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the [] shutter button. Shutter Priority S () Page number of related information Manual M The order of options or menus you must select to DUAL IS d perform a step; for example: Select a Scene s White Balance (represents select a, and then White Ba
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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 Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down 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) Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, background, and
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Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. appear red. Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 52) If the photo has already been taken, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 87) Photos have dust Dust particles floating in the air may be captured in photos when using the flash. spots. Turn off the flash or avoid taking photos in a dusty place.
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Quick reference Taking photos of people Adjusting the exposure (brightness) Viewing files by category in Smart Album 78 WB BKT (to take 3 photos of the same scene with s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children 35 Deleting all files on the different white balance) 50 Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) memory card 80 52 AE BKT (to take 3 photos of the same scene with Viewing files as a slide show different exposure settings) 50 Face Detection 60 81 ISO spee
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Contents Extended functions ........................................................ 32 Basic functions ............................................................... 13 Unpacking ......................................................................... 14 Using the Smart Auto mode .............................................. 33 Using the Scene mode ...................................................... 35 Camera layout ...................................................................
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Contents Using face detection ......................................................... 60 Shooting options ............................................................ 46 Detecting faces ................................................................... 60 Selecting a resolution and quality ...................................... 47 Taking a self-portrait shot ...................................................... 61 Selecting a resolution ................................................
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Contents Playback/Editing ............................................................. 75 Appendixes ................................................................... 102 Playing back ...................................................................... 76 Camera settings menu .................................................... 103 Starting Playback mode ....................................................... 76 Accessing the settings menu ............................................
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ……………………………………………… 14 Camera layout …………………………………………… 15 Using the screen ……………………………………… 18 Attaching a strap ……………………………………… 18 Attaching a lens cap …………………………………… 19 Inserting the battery and memory card ……………… 20 Charging the battery and turning your camera on …… 21 Charging the battery …………………………………… 21 Turning on your camera ………………………………… 21 Performing the initial setup ………………………
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Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Optional accessories Camera AC adapter/USB cable Camera case Conversion lens Flash Software CD-ROM Quick Start Manual (User Manual included) A/V cable HDMI cable Battery charger Rechargeable battery Strap Remote control Memory card Lens cap/Lens cap strap The illustrations may differ from your actual items. Basic functions 14
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Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Drive mode dial (p. 17) POWER button Mode dial (p. 17) Shutter button Flash Microphone Remote control sensor Eyelet for camera strap Lens AF-assist light/Timer lamp EV dial Camera ring Remove the ring and mount an optional conversion lens HDMI port Tripod mount Accepts HDMI cable Battery chamber cover USB and A/V port Insert a memory card and battery Accepts USB cable or A/V cable Basic functions
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Camera layout Accessory shoe Speaker Flash release Zoom button Zoom in or out in Shooting mode Status lamp Zoom in on part of a photo or view files as Blinking: When saving a photo or thumbnails in Playback mode video, being read by a computer or Adjust volume in Playback mode printer, or out of focus Open screens to adjust defined settings Steady: When connecting to a while setting computer or in focus Display (See this left table.) (See this right table.) Button Description Button Des
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Camera layout Mode dial Drive mode dial Icon Mode Description Icon Mode Description Take a photo by letting the camera select a g Single Take a single photo. t Smart Auto scene mode it detects. While you are pressing [Shutter], the p Program Take a photo by setting options. camera takes photos continuously. C Continuous The maximum number of photos depends Take a photo by adjusting the aperture Aperture A value. on the capacity of your memory card. Priority (The shutter speed is set autom
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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. 90˚ 180˚ Fold the screen when not in use. Rotate the screen only within the angle allowed. Basic functions 18
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Camera layout Attaching a lens cap Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens. Basic functions 19
