Samsung NX-series manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. User Manual NX10 Ä Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Basic shooting Extended shooting functions Playback/Editing Camera settings menu Appendixes[...]

2 Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning —situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution —situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note —notes, usage tips, or additi[...]

3 Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components. Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and inter[...]

4 charging is finished, disconnect the cable from your camera. Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be recharged before use. Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use. Use batteries only for their intended purpose. Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments When transferring the camera from a cold envi[...]

5 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Marking Smart Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Speed Priority Manual Night Portrait Landscape Scene Movie Shooting mode explanation shown next to the title This shows that the functions explained can only be selected from within the shooting mode. In the case of the mode, this corresponds to onl[...]

6 Menu display used in this manual Menu display of the photo shooting mode Menu display of the movie shooting mode Ex) Setting the image quality of movie file 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press [MENU]. 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1 ) → Quality. 4 Select a desired image quality. Icons used in this manual Symbol Explanation Additional information about the[...]

7 Pressing the shutter Half-press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition Subject : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Background : the objects around the subject Composition : the [...]

8 Viewing files by category in Smart Album f 81 Deleting all files on the memory card f 83 Viewing files as a slide show f 84 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV f 92 Connecting your camera to a computer f 93 Adjusting sound and volume f 104 Adjusting the brightness of the display f 104 Changing the display language f 104 Setting the date and time f [...]

9 Contents Basic functions .................................................... 12 Unpacking ................................................................. 13 Title and role of each part .......................................... 14 Diopter adjustment dial/eye-cup/Status lamp ........... 16 Description for each part of the lens .................[...]

10 Contents Extended shooting functions ............................... 50 Setting the resolution and quality .............................. 51 Setting a resolution ................................................... 51 Setting the image quality of the picture ..................... 52 Setting the quality of movie....................................[...]

11 Contents Playback/Editing .................................................. 78 Play (picture/movie) ................................................... 79 Viewing pictures in the play mode ............................ 79 View files in the smart album by category ................. 81 Converting into the thumbnail view ..........................[...]

Basic functions Lea r n ab ou t you r ca me ra’ s layo ut, ic on s, a nd ba si c fu nc tio ns f or shooting . Unpacking ………………………………………………… 13 Title and role of each part ……………………………… 14 Preparations before shooting …………………………… 18 Turning on the power and initiali[...]

13 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera (Body cap, eye-cup, Hot-shoe cover included) USB cable Battery Strap Software installation CD (including user's manual) Quick Start Manual Charger/AC power cable The actual components or optional parts may differ from the illustrations above. For information about optional ite[...]

14 T itle and role of each part Mode dial (p. 5) AF-assist light /timer lamp (p. 61) Power switch (p. 23) Lens mount index (p. 21) Hot-shoe cover (p. 58) Strap holder (p. 22) Built-in flash (p. 55) Dial (p. 26) Shutter button (p. 7) Lens removal button (p. 21) Lens mount (p. 21) Flash button (p. 55) Depth preview button (p. 37) Hot-shoe (p. 58) Gre[...]

15 Title and role of each part AEL button (p. 77) EV button (p. 43) Eye-cup (p. 16) Display Viewfinder Eye sensor* DISP button (p. 28) Function(Fn) button (p. 27) Direction key (p. 5) Delete/Picture wizard button (p. 82) Battery chamber cover (p. 19) Playback button (p. 79) Tripod mount * Use of eye sensor This product will automatically convert to[...]

16 Title and role of each part Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/ Status lamp Use of Diopter adjustment dial It is possible to adjust the viewfinder appropriate for the eyesight of user. If the image is not shown clearly through the viewfinder, move the eyesight adjustment dial in the left/right direction to have a clear view. Eye-cup Removal of Eye-[...]

17 Title and role of each part Description for each part of the lens When purchasing the lens separately, please contact a Samsung service center to verify the compatibility of the camera an lens. This information in this user manual is based on the SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens. Please refer to the lens user manual for more information about t[...]

18 Preparations befor e shooting Charging the battery Please charge the battery fully before using this product. Please make the connections as in the following figure. Color of charge lamp Charging status Red Charging Green Fully charged Turned off, or Yellow Charging error To remove the battery from the charger, lift slightly in the direction of[...]

19 Preparations before shooting Installing the battery When taking out the battery, pull down slightly on the lock lever. You can then remove the battery. 2 Lock lever 1 Open by pushing in the direction of the arrow 3 Close by pushing down in the direction of the arrow.[...]

20 Preparations before shooting Installing the memory card To remove the memory card, push the card slightly in the direction of insertion. Please do not remove the memory card or battery while the status indicator lamp is blinking. It may cause loss of data or product damage. • • 1 3 2 After checking the direction of metal terminal, you can in[...]

21 Preparations before shooting Mounting/dismounting the lens Please remove the lens mount cover and body cap prior to the installation of lens. After matching the lens mount index (red) of camera body with the point (red) of lens mount, join the lens by turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. When removing the lens, turn the lens counter clock[...]

22 Preparations before shooting Connecting the strap Connecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily.[...]

23 T ur ning on the power and initialization When turning the power on/off, please set the power switch to ON/OFF . When you turn on the camera for the first time, the camera may ask you to set the language and date. 1 Press [ T ] to select Language, and then press [ ]. 2 Press [ S / T / W / X ] to select a language, and then press [ ]. • The sc[...]

24 5 Press [ T ] to select Time Zone and then press [ ]. 6 Select a desired world time zone by pressing [ W / X ] . 7 To set daylight saving time, press [ S ]. Press [ S ] again to disable. 8 Press [ ] to save. 9 Press [ T ] to select Time, and then press [ ]. 10 Set desired time by pressing [ S / T / W / X ], and then press [ ]. 11 Press [ MENU ] [...]

25 Turning on the power and initialization A Information display Shooting mode Movie shooting mode Focus checking Flash 15 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value 3 - + 22 3 11 0 Adjusted value of exposure AEL/AFL setting 0001 Possible no. of shots Battery information Displays no-insertion of memory card Warning of camera shake 12:00 AM 2010.01.01 Time, [...]

26 1 Press [MENU] in the Shooting mode. 2 You can select a desired option or menu by pressing [ S / T / W / X ] or [ ] . 3 To save a selected option or menu, press [ ] . Return to the previous screen. To return to the previous menu screen, press [MENU] . Using the dial The user may change the menu setting's value by either using the dial or mo[...]

27 Using [Fn] By pressing the [Fn] function button, you can easily access major functions such as Quality, Size, AF area, Flash, Color Space, Smart Range, and OIS. Example. Flash setting in the P mode 1 Set the Mode dial to P . 2 Press the [Fn] button on the body of camera. 3 Select Flash using the [ W / X ] or dial. 4 Press [ S ] . 5 Set the flas[...]

28 Setting the display and sound Learn how to change basic display and sound settings according to your preferences. Changing the display type You can select the icons and options the camera displays in the Shooting and Play modes by selecting a Display Type. Press [DISP] repeatedly. Shooting mode Display all the shooting information except for Use[...]

29 Setting the display and sound Setting user display You can add or remove shooting information from the display. 1 Press [MENU] in the shooting mode. 2 Select User setup ( 1 ) → User Display → an option. About histogram A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness distribution of picture. This represents a dark picture if the graph is inc[...]

3 0 MENU OK 3 1 2 1 1 2 Display Select Video Out Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) HDMI Size Firmware Update Auto NTSC On Auto 3 Auto Select Main Display EVF Back Set Setting the display and sound Setting t he screen display The screen display can be set according to the user’s convenience. 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Setting 3 ( 3 )[...]

31 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame. All the details shown on the view finder will appear identically on the display. 3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. Simple picture-taking method Using the Smart Auto mode, you can take a picture easily with minimum setup. • Please refer to the &quo[...]

32 Holding your camera correctly Please mak e sure that your ha nd, ha ir , an d str ap d o not i nte r fe re w it h the l en s or fl as h. Image stabilization Half-pressing the shutter button In o rde r to ch ec k in ad van ce w he the r th e focus o f composition is se t appropriat ely , please use the h al f-s hut te r f un cti on. I f you pr e[...]

33 Under the following circumstances, it may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: When the color contrast is not clear (When someone is wearing clothes similar in color to the background) When the subject is in front of a strong backlight When the subject generates strong reflected light When there is a horizontally repeated line patte[...]

34 Setting the automatic/manual focus function You can set the camera to adjust focus automatically or manually by using the AF/MF switch on the side of the lens. 1 Using automatic focus Set the AF/MF switch of the lens to AF . The focus adjusts automatically when you press the shutter button half way down. 2 Using manual focus Set the AF/MF switch[...]

35 Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Use the optical image stabilization (OIS) function when taking pictures to minimize camera shake and improve focus. ▲ Before applying OIS ▲ After applying OIS Using the OIS switch of lens The OIS function can be used only in the case that the lens in use has the OIS function. To use this function, please set[...]

36 Using the OIS in the menu option After setting the OIS switch, select the OIS function in the menu option 1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting3 ( 3 / 3 ) → OIS → an option. OIS Mode 1 The OIS function is applied only when pressing the shutter in full or half. OIS Mode 2 The OIS function is always applied. The OIS function may[...]

37 Depth preview When you are not using the depth preview function, you can only see the subject through the camera in the condition of the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) in the shooting mode. Use the Depth of Field Preview function before taking a picture to view the depth of field of the scene as it looks with the lens set to its current f-[...]

Basic shooting Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video. Using the Smart Auto mode ………………………… 39 Using the Program mode …………………………… 40 Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode ……………………………………… 41 Using the Night/Portrait/Landsc[...]

39 Using the Smart Auto mode The smart auto mode allows taking pictures under an optimized condition since the camera recognizes various photographing conditions automatically. Therefore, even a beginner can use the camera easily. 1 Rotate the mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame. • The camera automatically detects the type of scene a[...]

40 Using the Program mode In the program mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to maintain the correct exposure. 1 Rotate the mode dial to P . 2 Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Extended shooting functions.”(p. 50) 3 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Pres[...]

41 Using the Aperture Priority , Shutter Priority , or Manual mode By using the aperture value of adjusting light volume and shutter speed, you can take pictures of desired exposure. As for the shooting modes that allows adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed, there are the aperture priority mode, shutter speed priority mode, and manual mod[...]

42 Using the Shutter Priority mode The Shutter Priority mode lets you set the shutter speed manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate aperture value. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to S . 2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Set options. • For a list of options, refer to “Extended shooting functions.”(p. 50) 4 Align y[...]

4 3 Using the Manual m ode In the manual mode, you can take pictures by setting various shot options directly including the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to M . 2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter speed. 3 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperture value while press and hold the [EV] . 4 Set desired shooting options. • [...]

44 Using the bulb exposure By using the bulb exposure, you can set the shutter speed as long as you want. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to M . 2 Rotate the dial and set the shutter speed to Bulb . • Bulb exposure indication appears next to the shutter speed of 30"(seconds). 3 To adjust the aperture value, press and hold the [EV] while rotating the [...]

45 Using the night mode Night mode provides the optimal exposure settings for dark or night time environments. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [Shutter] to focus. 3 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. Using the portrait mode In Portrait mode, the camera automatically sets optimal portrait shot settings. 1 [...]

46 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Select a scene. x Press [MENU] to select a scene. You can select a desired scene. x For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode.” 3 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [Shutter] to focus. 4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. If you have the camera set to Standby mode and the Mode dial set[...]

47 Using the Beauty Shot mode In the beauty shot mode, you can take pictures with options that make faces appear smooth and blemish- free. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Press [MENU] . 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1 ) → SCENE → Beauty Shot . 4 Select Shooting3 ( 3 ) → Face Tone . 5 Set options. x Select a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighte[...]

48 Recording a Movie In the movie shooting mode, you can shoot videos in High Definition quality (1280x720). You can continue recording movies up to 25 minutes. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file. 1 Rotate the Mode dial to . 2 Press [MENU] . 3 Select Shooting1 ( 1 ) → Quality . 4 Set options. 5 Select Shooting3 ( 3 ) → [...]

49 Recording a Movie Using the Wind Cut Use the wind noise removal function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to the wind noise. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting3 ( 3 ) → Wind Cut → an option. Pause while recording a movie By using the pause function, you can shoot only desired scenes into one file without ge[...]

Extended shooting functions Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode. By using the shooting options, you can enjoy more customized pictures and movies. Setting the resolution and quality …………………… 51 Using the timer function ……………………………… 54 Taking a picture in the dark place …………………?[...]

51 Setting a resolution To capture the high level of detail and excellent image quality in your picture or video, it is a good idea to set the resolution to the highest setting. The main drawback is that the file size becomes relatively big. Setting picture resolution 1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Photo Size → [...]

52 Setting the image quality of a picture The camera saves pictures in either in the JPEG or RAW format. The compression ratio is reduced as the image quality gets better. It is necessary to increase the file size to have a better quality picture. 1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Quality → an option. SF Super Fine[...]

53 Noise reduction This function can be set to reduce the noise in pictures. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select User setup ( 1 ) → Noise Reduction → an option. High ISO NR This function reduces noise that may occur when you set a high- speed ISO (3200). Long Term NR This function reduces noise when you set the camera for a long exp[...]

54 Setting the timer function 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → Drive . 3 Press [Fn] after selecting Timer. 4 Select the operation time by rotating the dial or pressing [ W / X ] . • You can select the timer setting pressing of 2 ~ 30 seconds. 5 The shot is taken automatically after the time being set has passed[...]

55 Using the flash popup button The flash operates when you pop-up the built-in flash by pressing the flash button. When the flash is closed, it will not burst out the light and the , , , and modes support automatic popup and flash light. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [ ]. 2 Align your subject in the frame and half- press [Shutter] to focus. [...]

56 Using the red-eye fix function When you take a portrait using the flash, the bright burst of light can cause the red-eye effect. To prevent the red eye effect, set the flash option to Auto+Red or Fill-in Red . 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain The following images were obtained by taking the pictures of straight-moving subject along with the respectiv[...]

57 Adjusting the amount of flash light When setting a flash option, you can adjust the brightness of the flash. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → Flash . 3 Press the [Fn] button after selecting a desired item. 4 Adjust the brightness of the fl ash by rotating the dial or pressing [ W / X ] . • You can adjust[...]

58 Using an external flash unit (purchased separately) You can use the A-TTL auto flash mode when you attach an external flash unit (SEF20A or SEF42A) to the camera. This section of the user manual was prepared based on the model SEF20A flash. For more details about the external flash units, see the flash units user’s manual. Installing the[...]

59 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity, as the film sensitivity established by the international standards organization (ISO), represents the degree of reaction when camera receives light. Since it reacts more sensitively with greater ISO value, a natural shot can be obtained in a dark place by raising the ISO value. This reduces the[...]

60 Focusing methods Changing the Focusing methods You can select a focusing method appropriate to the subject you are photographing. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 / 2 ) → AF Mode → an option. Single AF When you press [Shutter] half way down, the focus fixes in one position. Continuous AF When you hold the [Shut[...]

61 Focusing methods Using the AF assist light The auto focus functions more accurately in dark places when the AF assist light is on. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select User setup ( 1 ) → AF Lamp . Off AF assist light not used On AF assist light turns on when light is not sufficient. Changing the focus area The AF Area function chan[...]

62 Setting the focus of the selected area In the shooting composition, a shot may be taken by setting the focus to the area desired by user. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → AF Area → Selection AF. 3 Press [MENU] to return to the previous mode. 4 In the Shooting mode, press [ ] . 5 Press [ S / T / W / X ] to mo[...]

6 3 Focusing methods Setting t he MF Ass ist When the lens’ focus method is set to Manual Focus (MF), this function helps focus the subject by expanding the screen automatically. 1 Set the focus method to Manual Focus. 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → MF Assist 3 Select a desired option. Off Do not enlarge the subject on screen when it is in Manual [...]

64 Face detection When you use the Face Detection AF function, you can set the focus around a person's face when taking a portrait shot. This function can also be useful when shooting a self-portrait. Normal face detection When you use the Face Detection AF option, the camera sets the auto focus based on the faces in the frame. When the shooti[...]

65 Self-portrait face detection With Self-Portrait AF on, the camera chirps rapidly when your face is in focus. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2 ) → AF Area → Self-Portrait AF . 3 Press [Shutter] if having an info sound of shooting. Check the focus of the subject in Shooting mode Face detection[...]

66 Brightness and color adjustment of picture Adjusting the exposure (brightness) The images can be taken bright or dark according to the amount of light. In this case, appropriate adjustment can be made by controlling the amount of light entered into the lens. S Applying - S 0 S Applying + 1 Check the accurate focus of subject in the shooting mode[...]

67 Changing the brightness measurement method If the composition of image is set, the camera measures the amount of light. At this time, the brightness and overall mood of the picture may vary depending on how the measurement is made. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 3 ( 3 / 3 ) → Metering → an option. Spot • Calculate[...]

68 Setting the white balance Different light sources will affect the resulting color of your picture. To take a picture with colors close to what is seen with our own eyes, please select the white balance appropriate for the light source or manually adjust the color temperature desired. In case of a light source that is difficult to take in to eff[...]

69 Fine adjustment of the white balance 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 / 1 ) → White Balance. 3 Select a White Balance option, and then press [Fn] . 4 Adjust a desired white balance by using the dial or [ S / T / W / X ] . 5 Press [ ] to save. User setup method If the shot is tak en after setting the composit ion o[...]

70 Adjusting the color temperature You can change the white balance by adjusting the color temperature. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 / 1 ) → White Balance . 3 Select the Color Temp. option, and then press [Fn] . 4 Set desired color temperature by rotating the dial or pressing [ W / X ] . 5 Press [ ] to save. What[...]

71 Color space You can set the color space the camera uses. 1 Press [MENU] in the shooting mode. 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Color Space → an option. RGB sRGB Set the color space to sRGB. RGB Adobe RGB Set the color space to Adobe RGB. What is color space? The image In/ Output devices such as digital ca me ra , mo ni to r an d pr in ter h ol d [...]

72 Smart range Smart Range automatically corrects for the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differences in the picture. ▲ Canceling smart range ▲ Use of smart range 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 3 ( 3 ) → Smart Range → an option. • When you turn on Smart Range, you cannot select the ISO 100 opt[...]

73 Changing the shooting method It can be difficult to take a picture of a fast moving object, a quick facial expression, or the rapid motion of a person. In this case, please select the successive shooting option appropriate for the situation. Successive shooting method and timer setup You can select the successive shooting option appropriate for[...]

74 Detailed bracket setup The details for the exposure, white balance and picture wizard of bracket shot can be set. 1 Press [MENU] in the shooting mode. 2 Select Shooting 3 ( 3 ) → BKT Set → an option. 3 Select the detailed options. AE BKT Set When using the exposure BKT function, this allows setting the image shot sequence and exposure interv[...]

75 Special effect/photo retouching Picture wizard The Picture Wizard function lets you select various looks and emotional moods for your pictures. T Example Standard Vivid Portrait Landscape Forest Retro Cool Calm Classic 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Picture Wizard → an option. 3 Adjust the detailed items o[...]

76 Special effect/photo retouching Custom picture wizard setup You can choose the customize options and then save images in 3 different ways. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1 ) → Picture Wizard → Custom → an option. 3 Adjust the Picture Wizard value by using [ S / T / W / X ] • You can control the color, satura[...]

77 Key Mapping Setting Key Mapping The function of camera button can be changed. 1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select User setup ( 1 ) → Key Mapping → an option. AEL You can choose among three settings for the [AEL] button: - AEL, which executes the auto exposure lock function. - AFL, which executes the auto focus lock function. - AE[...]

Playback/Editing Learn how to play back and edit photos/videos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer, photo printer, TV, or HDTV. Play (picture/movie) …………………………………… 79 Picture editing ………………………………………… 87 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ………………………… 91 T[...]

79 Viewing pictures in the play mode You can view saved pictures and movies. 1 Press [ ] • Shows most recently saved file. 2 View the pictures sequentially using [ W / X ] . • When the playback screen is selected more than once, the last shown picture or movie is selected to be shown during playback. Photo playback information screens The disp[...]

80 1 Shot image 2 RGB histogram 3 Shooting mode, metering, flash, white balance, picture wizard, focal length 4 Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO, selected file/total number of files/ battery information Movie playback information screen 1 Volume control display 2 Protected file 3 File no. 4 Meta value of movie 5 Fast forward 6 Total play time[...]

81 View files in the smart album by category The files can be classified and shown by the file, date (day), date (week), and type. 1 In Playback mode, press [ ] . 2 Press [MENU] . 3 Select a desired playback method. Type Classify by the saved file form Date Classify by date recorded. Week Classify by week recorded. 4 You can view items by turn[...]

8 2 File protection You can protect files from accidental deletion. 1 Press [AEL] in the play mode. 2 appears on the display. 3 Press [AEL] to cancel. Deleting a file Files can be selected and deleted in the play mode. The function can be set by pressing [MENU] in the playback mode. Deleting one picture You can dele te o nly one pict ure by s ele[...]

83 Deleting all files All the files saved in the memory card can be deleted at once. 1 In Playback mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Playback [ ] → Delete → All . 3 From the popup window, select Yes . Auto rotate Show the pictures taken in the vertical frame by rotating them automatically while in playing. 1 In Playback mode, press [MENU] . 2 Sel[...]

8 4 Enlargement/reduction A picture can be enlarged when searching in play mode. Enlargement Press [ ] to enlarge. (Press [ ] to reduce) Move enlargement on screen Press [  /  /  /  ]. Trim the enlarged image Press the [Fn] button to select a portion of the image to be cut. See the slide show Pictures can be shown in a slide show by app[...]

8 5 3 Se t t o a d e s i r ed o p t i o n. 4 Select Slide Show → Play. • To play the slide show repeatedly, please select the repeat option. 5 Watch the slide show. • To stop slide show, press [ ] and then press [  /  ]. Pause/Play Press the [ ] button. View a mo vie While a movie is being played back, you are able to select and cut a d[...]

86 Capturing a picture You can capture a frame of the movie as a picture while playing back the movie. 1 Press [ ] in the play mode. 2 Press [ ] while playing a movie. 3 Press [ T ] in the pause state. Cutting part of a movie 1 Press [ ] in the play mode. 2 Select the start point to cut by pressing [ ] → [ ] while playing a movie. 3 Select the en[...]

8 7 Picture editing Pictures can be edited in various ways by using the edit menu. The function can be set directly by pressing [Fn] in the shooting mode. Changing the resolution 1 After selecting a desired picture in the play mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Image Edit → Resize . 3 Select desired image resolution. • The edited file is saved by u[...]

88 Red-eye fix 1 After selecting a desired picture in the play mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Playback [ ] → Image Edit → Red-eye Fix . Adjusting the backlight 1 After selecting a desired picture in the play mode, press [MENU] . 2 Select Playback [ ] → Image Edit → Backlight . Picture style Selecting picture style allows you to express vari[...]

8 9 Setting t he print info (DPO F) The size and number of copies to be printed can be designated for the picture. Since the designated information is saved in the MISC folder of memory card, it is convenient to print the designated size and number of copies while using the pictures of designated info simply by taking the memory card to a digital p[...]

9 0 4 Select [MENU] → DPOF → SIZE in the playback mode. 5 Select an option. Select Select desired print size according to the picture. All Select the print size of all the pictures saved in the memory card. Reset Initializing the print size option 6 When having selected the select option, select the picture to be printed and press [Fn] after se[...]

91 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A / V cable. Viewing files on a regular TV 1 Select a video signal output according to your country or region. (p. 107) 2 Connect the TV and the camera using the A/V cable. 3 Make sure the TV and camera are turned on and select the vide[...]

92 Viewing files on an HDTV 1 Select a video signal output according to your country or region. (p. 107) 2 In Shooting or Playback mode, select [MENU] → Setting 3 ( 3 ) → HDMI Size → an option. 3 Connect the HDTV and the camera using the HDMI cable. 4 Make sure the HDTV and camera are turned on and select the HDMI mode of TV. • The HDTV sc[...]

9 3 T ran sf erri ng fi le s to yo ur c om put er For Windo ws users Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. Installing programs Hardware and software requirements Item Requirements CPU Pentium III 500 MHz or better (Pentium III 800 MHz or better recommended) RAM 256 MB or more (512 MB or more recommended) OS Windows 2000/XP/Vista Har[...]

9 4 1 Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD- ROM drive. 2 When the setup screen is displayed, click Samsung Digital Camera Installer to start installation. 3 Select programs to install, and follow the onscreen instructions. 4 Click Exit to complete the installation, and then restart your computer. Transferring files to your PC When you con[...]

95 2 Turn on the camera. • In the popup window, select Computer . 3 On your PC, select My Computer → Removable Disk → DCIM → " XXXPHOTO ," or select " XXX_MMDD " folder. 4 Select the files you want, and then drag or save them to your PC. Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for W[...]

96 For Mac users When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer recognizes the camera automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. 1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable. 2 Turn on the camera. In the popup window, select Computer . 3 Dou[...]

97 Using Samsung Master You can download files or edit photos or videos stored on your PC. For details, see the Help menu. Downloading files using Samsung Master When you connect the camera to the PC, a window for downloading files automatically appears. 1 Select the files you want to download. 2 Click Next, and then follow the onscreen instruc[...]

98 Using the Samsung RA W Converter Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can develop RAW files after editing them as you like. You can also edit JPEG or TIFF files in the same way you edit the RAW files. This software is only compatible with Windows XP and Vista. To start the program, click [Start → All Programs → Samsung RAW Converter → S[...]

99 Using the Samsung RAW Converter Correcting the exposure The main feature of the Samsung RAW Converter is that you can keep the best quality of the images as you make changes to the RAW files while editing. After making changes to the brightness or contrast, you can still obtain the same result no matter which you change first. The following im[...]

100 Using the Samsung RAW Converter Handling the JPEG/TIFF files as you edit RAW files Using the Samsung RAW Converter, you can edit JPEG/TIFF files in the same way you edit RAW files. You can adjust the white balance, sharpness, and reducing the noise is also available. The following images show how to change the contrast on a TIFF image using[...]

101 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. 1 With the printer on, connect your camera to the printer with a USB cable. 2 Turn on your camera. Select Printer in the popup window. 3 Press [ W / X ] to select a photo. Press [ MENU ] to set p[...]

Camera settings menu You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu. Camera settings menu ……………………………… 103[...]

103 1 Press [MENU] in the shooting or play mode. 2 Select a desired setup menu 3 Select a desired item 4 Press [MENU] to return to the previous mode. Camera settings menu You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu. MENU OK 2 1 2 1 1 3 Quickview Display Adjust Display Save Power Save Date&Time Sound 1sec 3min 1min 3 Setup menu i[...]

104 Sound System Volume You can set the camera use environment using the setup menu. ( Off, Low, Medium*, High ) AF Sound Sets the sound the camera makes in AF mode on or off. ( Off, On* ) Button Sound Sets the sound the camera makes when you press buttons on or off. ( Off, On* ) Display Language Select the language the camera shows on the display.[...]

105 Normal setup 1( 1 ) Format This formats the memory card (deleting all the files including protected files). (Yes, No*) Error can occur if using a card formatted by another brand of camera, memory card reader or computer. Please use the card after formatting it from the camera. Reset This resets the setup menu and shooting options. (The date, [...]

1 06 Power Save This sets the power turned off automatically if not being used for a while. (0.5 min, 1min*, 3min, 5min, 10min, 30min) • The camera retains the power-off time setting even if you replace the battery. • Power Save may not work if the camera is connected to a computer, TV, or printer, playing a slide show or movie. Date & Time[...]

1 07 * Default value Display Select Auto Select * : Convert between Main Display and EVF by eye sensor Main Display: The screen will be shown only through Main Display EVF: The screen will be shown only through EVF Sensor Cleaning Sensor Cleaning : Removes the dust of sensor when executing this menu Start Up Action : If set, the dust of sensor is r[...]

108 Camera settings menu HDMI Size The resolution on an HDTV can be changed when using an HDMI cable. (In case of NTSC method : Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 480p (In case of PAL method : Auto*, 1080i, 720p, 576p ) If the connected HDTV does not support the selected resolution, you select, the camera sets the resolution one level lower. Firmware Update Displ[...]

Appendixes Refer to error messages, specifications, and maintenance tips. Error messages ……………………………………… 110 Camera maintenance ………………………………… 111 Before contacting a service center …………………… 115 Camera specifications ………………………………… 118 Lens specificat[...]

110 Error message Suggested remedies Card Error Turn off your camera, and then turn it on again. Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. Format your memory card. (p. 105) • • • Card Locked Unlock the memory card. DCF Full Error File names do not match the DCF standard. Transfer the files on the memory card to your computer and for[...]

111 Cleaning your camera 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. About dust in the image sensor Depending on the different shooting conditions, dust may appear in the photo images because t[...]

112 About memory cards Memory cards you can use You can use SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) memory cards. Terminal Label (front) Write-protect switch You can prevent files from being deleted by using the write-protect switch on the SD or SDHC card. Slide the switch down to lock or slide it up to unlock. Lock the card to[...]

113 About the battery Use only Samsung-approved batteries. Battery specifications Mode BP1310 Type Lithium-ion battery Cell capacity 1300 mAh Voltage 7.4 V Charging time (When fully discharged) Approx. 150 min Battery life Shooting mode Number of photos Photos Approx. 200 min/Approx. 400 photos Videos Approx. 130 min The figures above are measure[...]

114 Notes about charging the battery If the charging indicator light does not light, make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. If the indicator light blinks in red or does not illuminate, reconnect the adaptor cable, or remove the battery and insert it again. If you charge the battery when it is warm, the indicator light may turn orange. Ch[...]

115 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or authorized Samsung service center. Situation Suggested remedies Ca[...]

116 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the Setting2 ( 2 ) menu. The display or buttons do not work Remove the battery, and then insert it again. The memory card has an error The memory card has not been reset. Format the card. (p. 105) Cannot play back files If y[...]

1 17 Befo re con tact ing a s erv ice cen ter Situation Suggested remedies The TV does not display your photos Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A/V and HDMI cable. Make sure that your memory card contains photos. • • Your computer does not recognize your camera Make sure that the USB cable is connected correct[...]

118 Camera specifications Specification Image Sensor Type CMOS Sensor size 23.4×15.6mm Effective Pixel Approx. 14.6 Mega-pixels Total Pixel Approx. 15.1 Mega-pixels Color Filter RGB primary color filter Lens Mount Samsung NX Mount Usable Lens Samsung Lenses Image Stabilization Type Lens Shift (depends on Lens) Dust Reduction Type Super sonic dri[...]

119 Camera specifications Specification Exposure Metering System TTL 247 (19x13) Block segment Metering : Multi, Center- weighted, Spot Metering range : EV0 ~ 18 (ISO100·30mm F2.0) Compensation ±3 EV (1/2EV, 1/3EV step) AE Lock AEL button ISO Equivalent Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (1EV step) Drive Mode Modes Single, Continuous, Burst, [...]

120 Camera specifications Specification Shooting Modes Smart Auto, Program, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Scene, Movie Scene Mode Beauty shot, Children, Close Up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow Image Size JPEG (3:2): 14M (4592x3056), 10M (3872x2592), 6M (3008x2000), 2M ([...]

121 Camera specifications Specification Storage Media External memory card(optional): SD card (up to 4GB guaranteed), SDHC card (up to 8GB guaranteed) File Format RAW (SRW), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), DCF, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Capacity (1GB) 14M : RAW 35 14M : Super Fine 142, Fine 278, Normal 408 10M : Super Fine 197, Fine 382, Normal 724 6M : Super F[...]

122 The lens provided may differ by the model. Lens specifications Lens Name SAMSUNG 30mm F2 SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS SAMSUNG 50-200mm F4-5.6 ED OIS Focal Length 30mm (equivalent to 46.2mm in 35mm format) 18 - 55mm (equivalent to 27.7-84.7mm in 35mm format) 50 - 200mm (equivalent to 77-308mm in 35mm format) Elements in Groups 5 elements in 5 gr[...]

123 Accessories (optional items) Lens Make better pictures with a 30mm, 18-55mm, or 50-200mm lens made exclusively for the Samsung NX-series camera. Memory card In this camera, the memory cards such as SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) may be used. A/V cable The camera can be connected to an external device by using an A/V[...]

124 Accessories(optional items) Strap Straps can be purchased separately. Camera bag Camera bag can be purchased separately. Filter Optional filters can be purchased and attached to the lens. Flash Optional flash(SEF20A or SEF42A) can be purchased for your various shooting experience. HDMI Cable You can view high-quality and uncompressed photos o[...]

125 Index A Adjusting exposure 5 Automatic focus 34 Aperture priority mode 41 Aperture value 41 AF Priority 60 AF assist light 61 AE BKT 73 AEL function 77 AF Sound 104 Anynet+ 107 Appendixes 109 Accessories (optional items) 123 B Background 7 Bulb exposure 44 Bracket setup 74 Backlight adjustment 88 Button sound 104 Battery 18, 115 C Composition 7[...]

126 N Night mode 45 Noise reduction 53 O Option/menu selection method 26 OIS 35 P Program mode 40 Portrait mode 45 P Wiz BKT 73 Picture wizard 75 Playback 79 Picture editing 87 Picture style 88 Print info 89 Photo printer 101 PictBridge 101 Power save 106 Q Quality 52 QuickTime player 93 Quickview 104 R Recording a movie 48 Resolution 51 Red-eye re[...]

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of [...]

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