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My Camera Accessories You can use accessories including external flash and GPS module that can help you capture better and more convenient photos. For more information about optional accessories, refer to the manual for each accessory. • The illustrations may differ from the actual items. • You can purchase Samsung-approved accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for damage caused by using another manufacturer's accessories. External flash layout SEF8A (example) 1 2 3 No. Description 1 Bulb 2 Hot-shoe fastening dial 3 Hot-shoe connection 48

Section	Page
Copyright information	2
Health and safety information	3
Indications used in this manual	7
Icons used in this manual	7
Mode indications	7
Contents	8
Tips	14
Concepts in Photography	14
Shooting postures	14
Holding the camera	14
Standing photography	14
Crouching photography	15
Using the display	15
Low-angle shot	16
High-angle shot	16
Aperture	17
Aperture value and the depth of field	18
Shutter speed	19
ISO sensitivity	20
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure	21
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective	22
Depth of field	23
What controls out-of-focus effects?	23
Optical preview	25
Composition	25
Rule of Thirds	25
Photos with two subjects	26
Flash	27
Flash guide number	27
Bounce Photography	28
Chapter 1	29
My Camera	29
Getting started	30
Unpacking	30
Camera layout	31
Using the DIRECT LINK button	33
Inserting the battery and memory card	34
Removing the battery and memory card	34
Using the memory card adapter	34
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	35
Charging the battery	35
Turning on your camera	35
Performing the initial setup	36
Selecting functions (options)	37
Selecting with buttons	37
Selecting by touch	37
Using MENU	38
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	38
Using the Smart panel	39
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	39
Display icons	41
In Shooting mode	41
Capturing photos	41
Recording videos	42
About the level gauge	42
In Playback mode	43
Viewing photos	43
Playing videos	43
Changing the information displayed	44
Lenses	45
Lens layout	45
Locking or unlocking the lens	46
Lens markings	48
Accessories	49
External flash layout	49
Connecting the external flash	50
GPS module layout (optional)	52
Attaching the GPS module	52
Shooting modes	54
Smart Auto mode	55
Program mode	57
Program Shift	57
Aperture Priority mode	58
Shutter Priority mode	59
Manual mode	60
Framing mode	60
Using the Bulb function	61
Lens Priority mode	61
Using i Depth	61
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes	62
Using i Zoom	64
Smart mode	65
Using the Best Face mode	66
Capturing panoramic photos	67
Recording a video	69
3D mode	70
Available functions by shooting mode	72
Chapter 2	73
Shooting Functions	73
Size and Resolution	74
Photo size	74
Quality	75
ISO sensitivity	76
White Balance	77
Customizing preset White Balance options	78
Picture Wizard (photo styles)	80
AF mode	81
Single AF	82
Continuous AF	82
Manual focus	83
AF area	84
Selection AF	84
Multi AF	85
Face detection AF	85
Self-Portrait AF	86
Touch AF	87
Touch AF	87
Tracking AF	87
One touch shot	88
Focus assist	89
MF Assist	89
Focus Peaking	89
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	90
Drive (shooting method)	91
Single	91
Continuous	91
Burst	92
Timer	92
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)	93
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)	93
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)	94
Bracketing setting	94
Flash	95
Reducing the red-eye effect	96
Adjusting the flash intensity	96
Metering	98
Multi	98
Spot	99
Center-weighted	99
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area	100
Dynamic Range	101
Smart Filter	102
Exposure compensation	103
Exposure lock	104
Video functions	105
Movie size	105
Movie quality	105
Multi Motion	106
Fader	106
Voice	107
Wind cut	107
Chapter 3	108
Playback/Editing	108
Searching and managing files	109
Viewing photos	109
Viewing image thumbnails	109
Viewing files by category	110
Viewing files as a folder	110
Protecting files	111
Lock/Unlock all files	111
Deleting files	112
Deleting a single file	112
Deleting multiple files	112
Deleting all files	113
Viewing photos	114
Enlarging a photo	114
Viewing a slide show	114
Auto rotating	115
Creating a print order (DPOF)	115
Playing videos	116
Trimming a video during playback	116
Capturing an image during playback	117
Editing photos	118
Cropping a photo	118
Rotating a photo	119
Resizing photos	119
Adjusting your photos	120
Retouching faces	121
Reducing red-eye	121
Applying Smart Filter effects	122
Chapter 4	123
Wireless network	123
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings	124
Connecting to a WLAN	124
Setting network options	125
Manually setting the IP address	125
Using the login browser	126
Network connection tips	127
Entering text	128
Saving files to a smart phone automatically	129
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone	130
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release	132
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos	134
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC	134
Sending photos or videos to a PC	134
Sending photos or videos via email	136
Changing email settings	136
Storing your information	136
Setting an email password	137
Changing the email password	138
Sending photos or videos via email	138
Using photo or video sharing websites	140
Accessing a website	140
Uploading photos or videos	141
Using AllShare Play to send files	142
Uploading photos to online storage	142
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play	143
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct	145
Chapter 5	146
Camera settings menu	146
User settings	147
ISO Customizing	147
ISO Step	147
Auto ISO Range	147
Noise Reduction	147
Bracket Set	148
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	148
Color space	149
Distortion Correct	150
iFn Customizing	150
User Display	150
Key Mapping	151
Grid Line	152
AF Lamp	152
Setting	153
Chapter 6	158
Connecting to external devices	158
Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV	159
Viewing files on an HDTV	159
Viewing files on a 3D TV	160
Transferring files to your computer	161
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer	161
Connecting the camera as a removable disk	161
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)	162
Transferring files to your Mac OS	162
Using programs on a PC	164
Installing programs from the provided CD	164
Available programs when using i-Launcher	164
Using i-Launcher	164
Requirements for Windows OS	164
Requirements for Mac OS	165
Opening i-Launcher	165
Using Multimedia Viewer	166
Downloading the firmware	167
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program	167
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	168
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	168
Chapter 7	169
Appendix	169
Error messages	170
Maintaining the camera	171
Cleaning the camera	171
Camera lens and display	171
Image sensor	171
Camera body	171
Using or storing the camera	172
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera	172
Using on beaches or shores	172
Storing for extended period of time	172
Using the camera with caution in humid environments	173
Other cautions	173
About memory card	174
Supported memory card	174
Memory card capacity	175
Cautions when using memory cards	177
About the battery	178
Battery specifications	178
Battery life	179
Low battery message	179
Notes about using the battery	179
Cautions about using the battery	180
Notes about charging the battery	180
Notes about charging with a computer connected	181
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care	181
Before contacting a service center	182
Camera specifications	185
Glossary	190
Optional accessories	196
Index	198