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This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
Click a topic
Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Wireless network
Settings
EX2F
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. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage. Do not disassemble or attempt to repa
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Health and safety information Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes. Avoid interference with pacemakers. The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or Maintain a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) between this cause a fire. camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger any reason to
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Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an disconnect the power to the AC charger. extended period of time. Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and caus
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Health and safety information Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera. install batteries and memory cards. If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories. Avoid interference with other electronic devi
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Outline of the User Manual Basic functions 14 Copyright information Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic • Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered functions for shooting. trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. • Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation. Extended functions 40 • microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by trademarks of the SD Association. selecting a mode. • HDMI, the HDMI lo
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Indicators used in this manual Icons used in this manual Shooting mode Indicator Icon Function Smart Auto T Additional information Program p Safety warnings and precautions Aperture Priority A Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the [] Shutter Priority h shutter button. Manual M () Page number of related information Magic Plus g The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Select Face Detection Movie v Normal (represents Select Face Detection,
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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. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter. Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright) Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter] Subject, bac
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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) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 109) Photos have dust If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash. spots. • Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos
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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 49 • g mode > Magic Frame 53 52 • g mode > Picture in Picture 55 • g mode > Split Shot 54 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct • g mode > Artistic Brush 56 Adjusting the exposure red-eye) 68 • Smart Filter effects 90 (brightness) • Face Detection 77 • Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness, • g mode
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Contents Basic functions ................................................................. 14 Extended functions .......................................................... 40 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 41 Unpacking ................................................................... 15 Camera layout ............................................................. 16 Using the Program mode ............................................ 43 Using the Smart Lin
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Contents Using Face Detection .................................................. 77 Shooting options .............................................................. 64 Detecting faces .......................................................... 77 Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 65 Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................ 77 Selecting a resolution .................................................. 65 Capturing a smile shot ..
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Contents Playback/Editing ............................................................... 95 Wireless network ............................................................ 126 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 96 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ........................................................ 127 Starting Playback mode .............................................. 96 Connecting to a WLAN ............................................. 12
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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 maintena
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Basic functions Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting. Unpacking ………………………………… 15 Using the Mode screen …………………… 27 Selecting a Mode Screen ………………… 27 Camera layout ……………………………… 16 Icons on the Mode screen ……………… 27 Using the Smart Link button ……………… 19 Using the screen ………………………… 20 Selecting options or menus ……………… 29 Attaching a strap ………………………… 20 Using [MENU] …………………………… 29 Attaching a lens cap ……………………… 21 Using [Fn] ………………………………… 31 Insertin
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Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM • 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 Lens cap/Lens cap strap Optional accessories Optical viewfinder Flash Camera case HDMI cable/
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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 Front wheel Internal antenna* * Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network. Battery chamber cover Tripod mount Insert a memory card and battery Basi
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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 • Blinking: When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer, when the image is out of focus, there is a problem charging the battery, when the camera is connecting HDMI port to WLAN or sending a photo, or when Accepts HDMI cable the Auto Display Off
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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 T Access options in Shooting mode. automatically by the camera. When pressing the navigation button: Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the p shutter speed and aperture value which the camera sets Basic func
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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. designated. The camera will activate the designated function. According to a bracketing option, • Capture 3 photos with different white balance. Setting a Smart Link button option • Ca
