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User Manual
See the world in perfect detail
This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera.
Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Copyright information • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks PlanetFirst represents Samsung Electronics' commitment to of the Microsoft Corporation. sustainable development and social responsibility through • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. eco-driven business and management activities. • microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association. • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and the term “High Definition Multimedia Inte
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Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight. dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Warning—situations that could cause injury to Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
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Health and safety information If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately Caution—situations that could cause damage to your disconnect all power sources, such as the battery, and camera or other equipment then contact a Samsung service center. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a an extended period of time. camera in a certain area. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious
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Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. Never use a damaged battery, or memory card. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire. Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose Check that the camera is operating properly before use. outlet when you charge batteries. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or
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Health and safety information Avoid interference with other electronic devices. Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessorie
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode indications Icon Function Shooting mode Indication t Additional information Smart Auto 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 M Manual The order of options or menus you must select to T Custom perform a step; for example: Select 1 → Quality (represents select 1, and t
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Contents Tips Chapter 1 Concepts in Photography My Camera Shooting postures ....................................................................... 13 Getting started ............................................................................ 29 Holding the camera .......................................................................... 13 Unpacking ..................................................................................... 29 Standing photography ....................................
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Contents Shooting modes .......................................................................... 44 ISO sensitivity .............................................................................. 62 t Smart Auto mode ........................................................... 44 White Balance (light source) ....................................................... 63 P Program mode........................................................................... 45 White Balance options ................
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Contents Chapter 3 Flash............................................................................................. 78 Flash options ................................................................................. 78 Playback/Editing Correcting the red-eye effect ......................................................... 79 Searching and managing files .................................................... 93 Using the built-in flash ................................................................
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Contents Chapter 4 Sending photos or videos via email ......................................... 114 Changing email settings .............................................................. 114 Wireless network Storing your information ................................................................ 114 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ..... 104 Setting an email password ............................................................ 115 Changing the email password ................
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Contents Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Camera settings menu Connecting to external devices User settings ............................................................................. 127 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV .................................................. 138 ISO Customizing .......................................................................... 127 Viewing files on a TV .................................................................... 138 ISO step .........................................
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Contents Chapter 7 Before contacting a service center .......................................... 163 Camera specifications .............................................................. 166 Appendix Glossary ..................................................................................... 171 Error messages ......................................................................... 154 Optional accessories ................................................................ 177 Maintaining the came
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Concepts in Photography Standing photography Shooting postures Compose your shot; stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a apart, and keep your elbows pointed down. good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a low shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body m
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Concepts in Photography Crouching photography Using the display Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and Swing the display outwards 180° and rotate it up or down for keep a straight posture. high- and low-angle photos or self portraits ( ). You can rotate the display a maximum of 90° downward or 180° upward ( ). You can also rotate the display 180° upward and fold it ( ). • Fold the display when not in use. • Rotate the display only within the angle allowed. • Use the
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Concepts in Photography Low-angle shot High-angle shot A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below the eyeline, A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above the eyeline, looking up the subject. looking down on the subject. 15
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Concepts in Photography The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an Aperture “F-number.” The f-number represents the focal length divided by the The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the diameter of the lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and
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Concepts in Photography Aperture value and the depth of field The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the The number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (DOF), which can be scenes. If an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides int
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Concepts in Photography Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Shutter speed Likewise, the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in. Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast it controls the amount o
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Concepts in Photography Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive ISO sensitivity to light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the a low ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter camera. This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known speed to allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny as ISO standards. On digital cameras, th
