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USER
MANUAL
ENG 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 of • Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed the Microsoft Corporation. without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions. • Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple • You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual Corporation. without prior permission. • Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc. • We recommend usin
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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 yourself Keep your camera away from small children
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Health and safety information Caution—situations that could cause damage to your If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, camera or other equipment and then contact a Samsung service center. Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera extended period of time. in a certain area. Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and c
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Health and safety information Do not touch the flash while it fires. Exercise caution when you connect cables and install batteries and memory cards. The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin. If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you and accessories. disconnect the power to the AC charger. Failing to do so may result in f
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Health and safety information Check that the camera is operating properly before use. Avoid interference with other electronic devices. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere that may result from camera malfunction or improper use. with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Co
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Indications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Mode indications Icon Function Mode Indication 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 perform i Lens Priority a step; for example: Select 1 → Quality (represents → select 1, and then Quali
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Contents Tips Chapter 1 Concepts in Photography My Camera Shooting postures....................................................................................... 13 Getting started ............................................................................................ 29 Holding the camera ..................................................................................................... 13 Unpacking.........................................................................................
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Contents Display icons ................................................................................................ 40 Shooting modes .......................................................................................... 53 In Shooting mode ..................................................................................................... 40 t Smart Auto mode ..................................................................................... 53 Capturing photos ......................
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Contents Chapter 2 Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ............................................................. 89 Drive (shooting method) ........................................................................... 90 Shooting Functions Single ............................................................................................................................. 90 Size and Resolution .................................................................................... 73 Continuous .....
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Contents Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Playback/Editing Wireless network Searching and managing files ................................................................ 108 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ............... 123 Viewing photos ....................................................................................................... 108 Connecting to a WLAN ......................................................................................... 123 Setting network options ...
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Contents Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Camera settings menu Connecting to external devices User settings ............................................................................................... 146 Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV ........................................................ 158 ISO Customizing ..................................................................................................... 146 Viewing files on an HDTV ...............................................................
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Contents Chapter 7 Before contacting a service center ........................................................ 181 Camera specifications .............................................................................. 184 Appendix Glossar y ....................................................................................................... 189 Error messages .......................................................................................... 169 Optional accessories ......................
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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 good apart, and keep your elbows pointed down. 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 slow shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body
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Concepts in Photography Crouching photography Using the display Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can a straight posture. tilt the display up to 90° upwards ( ) or 45° downwards ( ). • Keep the display closed ( ) when the camera is not in use. • Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may damage your camera. 14
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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 your eyeline, A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your 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 “F-number.” Aperture The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm=F2) The smaller camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The the f-number, the greater th
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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. The You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night scenes. If aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (DOF), which can be an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides i
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Concepts in Photography Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Likewise, Shutter speed 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 the As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast controls the amount o
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Concepts in Photography Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to ISO sensitivity light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using a low ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera. allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny day when This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known as ISO light is abundant, a
