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Appendix > Using programs on a PC Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web allows you to update the firmware of the camera or the lens, or download the User Manual. It also allows you to download and install Samsung Movie Converter, Samsung DNG Converter, PC Auto Backup, and Power Media Player. Opening i-Launcher If i-Launcher Web is installed, it is automatically launched when the camera is connected to a PC with the USB cable. If it is not automatically launched, select Start ĺ All Programs ĺ Samsung ĺ i-Launcher Web ĺ Samsung i-Launcher Web on your computer. Or, click Applications ĺ Samsung ĺ i-Launcher_Start on your Mac OS computer. If the PC version of i-Launcher is installed, select Start ĺ All Programs ĺ Samsung ĺ i-Launcher ĺ Samsung i-Launcher on your computer. Or, click Applications ĺ Samsung ĺ i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer. Available programs Item Software Update Manual Download Samsung Movie Converter Samsung DNG Converter PC Auto Backup Power Media Player Description Download the firmware of the camera body or lens. For information about updating the firmware, refer to page 203. Download the User Manual. Download this program to convert HEVC files to another format. You can convert HEVC files to other formats (ProRes 422 or H.264) and edit them in programs that are incompatible with HEVC. Converting UHD videos is supported only on 64-bit editions. Download this program to convert Samsung RAW files (SRW) to DNG files. i-Launcher provides a link for downloading the PC Auto Backup program when you connect the camera to a computer. You can send photos or videos that you captured with the camera to a PC wirelessly. For information about installing PC Auto Backup, refer to page 166. Download this program to play videos in HEVC or H.264 format. This program can be used only on Windows OS. 200

Section	Page
Copyright information	2
Health and safety information	3
Indications used in this manual	8
Icons used in this manual	8
Mode indications	8
Contents	9
Tips	15
Concepts in Photography	15
Shooting postures	15
Holding the camera	15
Standing photography	15
Crouching photography	16
Using the display	16
Low-angle shot	17
High-angle shot	17
Aperture	18
Aperture value and the depth of field	19
Shutter speed	20
ISO sensitivity	21
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity control exposure	22
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective	23
Depth of field	24
What controls out-of-focus effects?	24
DOF preview	26
Composition	26
Rule of Thirds	26
Photos with two subjects	27
Flash	28
Flash guide number	28
Bounce Photography	29
Chapter 1	30
My Camera	30
Getting started	31
Unpacking	31
Camera layout	32
Using the EVF button	37
Inserting the battery and memory card	38
Inserting the battery	38
Inserting a memory card	38
Removing the battery and memory card	39
Using the memory card adapter	39
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	40
Charging the battery	40
Turning on your camera	41
Performing the initial setup	42
Selecting functions (options)	44
Using buttons and dials	44
Using custom buttons and dials	44
Selecting by touch	45
Using MENU	46
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	46
Using the smart panel	47
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	47
Using iFn	48
Display icons	50
In Shooting mode	50
Capturing photos	50
Recording videos	52
About the level gauge	53
In Playback mode	54
Viewing photos	54
Playing videos	54
Changing the information displayed	55
Viewing the status display window	56
Capturing photos or recording videos	56
Connecting to a computer	56
Charging batteries	56
Viewing the notification panel	57
Lenses	58
Lens layout	58
Locking or unlocking the lens	59
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function	61
Lens markings	62
Accessories	63
External flash layout	63
Connecting the external flash	65
Vertical grip layout	66
Inserting the battery	67
Attaching to the camera	67
Battery charger	69
Charging the battery	69
Shooting modes	70
Auto mode	70
Program mode	72
Program Shift	73
Minimum shutter speed	73
Aperture Priority mode	74
Shutter Priority mode	75
Manual mode	76
Using the Bulb function	76
Custom mode	77
Saving custom modes	77
Downloading custom modes	78
Selecting custom modes	78
Deleting custom modes	78
Smart mode	79
Capturing panoramic photos	81
Using the Samsung Auto Shot mode	82
Recording a video	83
3D mode	85
Available functions by shooting mode	86
Chapter 2	87
Shooting Functions	87
Size and Resolution	88
Photo size	88
Quality	89
ISO sensitivity	90
OLED Color	91
White Balance	92
Customizing preset White Balance options	93
Picture Wizard (photo styles)	94
Smart Filter	95
AF mode	96
Single AF	97
Continuous AF	97
Active AF	98
Manual focus	98
AF area	99
Selection AF	99
Multi AF	100
Face Detection AF	100
Self-Portrait AF	101
Touch AF	102
Touch AF	102
AF Point	102
Tracking AF	102
One touch shot	103
Focus assist	104
MF Assist	104
Focus Peaking	105
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	105
Setting DMF responsiveness	105
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	106
Drive (shooting method)	107
Single	108
Continuous	108
Timer	109
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)	109
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)	110
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)	110
Depth Bracketing	111
Bracketing settings	111
Interval Capture	112
Flash	113
Reducing the red-eye effect	114
Using the built-in flash	114
Adjusting the flash intensity	115
Flash settings	116
Setting external flash	116
Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash	117
Locking the flash intensity	118
Metering	119
Multi	119
Center-weighted	120
Spot	120
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area	121
Dynamic Range	122
Exposure compensation	123
Using Framing Mode	123
Viewing the overexposure guide	124
Using the brightness adjustment guide	124
Exposure/Focus lock	125
Exposure/Focus separation	126
Video functions	127
Movie size	127
When Video Out is set to NTSC	127
When Video Out is set to PAL	128
Movie quality	128
Fast / Slow Movie	129
Fader	129
Voice	130
Wind Cut	130
Mic Level	130
Smart Range+	130
Chapter 3	131
Playback/Editing	131
Searching and managing files	132
Viewing photos	132
Viewing image thumbnails	132
Viewing files by category	133
Viewing continuous shots	134
Protecting files	135
Lock/Unlock all files	135
Deleting files	136
Deleting a single file	136
Deleting multiple files	136
Deleting all files	136
Viewing photos	137
Enlarging a photo	137
Viewing a slide show	138
Viewing the overexposure guide	139
Viewing interval shots	139
Auto rotating	139
Converting to JPEG	139
Playing videos	140
Scanning backward or forward	140
Adjusting the brightness of a video	141
Adjusting the volume of a video	141
Trimming a video during playback	142
Capturing an image during playback	142
Editing photos	143
Cropping a photo	143
Rotating a photo	144
Resizing photos	144
Adjusting your photos	145
Retouching faces	145
Applying Smart Filter effects	146
Chapter 4	147
Connecting & Transferring	147
Connecting to a smart phone	148
Using the NFC Feature	148
Using NFC features in Shooting mode	148
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)	148
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature	148
Sending files to a smart phone	149
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release	151
Saving files to a smart phone automatically	153
Sending photos via email	155
Connecting to a WLAN	155
Setting network options	156
Manually setting the IP address	156
Using the login browser	157
Network connection tips	158
Entering text	159
Sending photos via email	160
Storing a sender’s information	161
Changing the email password	162
Viewing photos or videos on a TV	163
Connecting wirelessly	163
Connecting via cable	165
Viewing files on a TV	165
Viewing files on a 3D TV	166
Connecting to a computer	167
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos	167
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC	167
Using the Auto Backup feature	167
Connecting the camera as a removable disk	169
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer	169
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)	170
Transferring files to your Mac OS	171
Chapter 5	172
Camera settings menu	172
User settings	173
Manage Custom Mode	173
ISO Customizing	173
ISO Step	173
Auto ISO Range	173
ISO Expansion	173
Noise Reduction	174
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	174
DMF Responsiveness	174
Color Space	175
Distortion Correct	176
Touch Operation	176
iFn Customizing	176
User Display	177
Key Mapping	177
AF Release Priority	179
MobileLink/NFC Image Size	179
Grid Line	180
AF Lamp	180
E-Shutter	180
Lens Button Speed Settings	180
Setting	181
Chapter 6	186
Appendix	186
Error messages	187
Maintaining the camera	188
Cleaning the camera	188
Camera lens and display	188
Image sensor	188
Camera body	188
Using or storing the camera	189
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera	189
Using on beaches or shores	189
Storing for extended period of time	189
Precautions when moving between cold and warm environments	190
Other precautions	190
About memory cards	191
Supported memory cards	191
Memory card capacity	192
Cautions when using memory cards	194
About the battery	195
Battery specifications	195
Battery life	196
Low battery message	196
Notes about using the battery	196
Battery precautions	197
Notes about charging the battery	197
Notes about charging with a computer connected	198
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care	198
Using programs on a PC	199
Installing i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web	199
Using i-Launcher or i-Launcher Web	201
Opening i-Launcher	201
Available programs	201
Requirements	202
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	202
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	203
Updating the firmware	204
Before contacting a service center	206
Camera specifications	209
Glossary	214
Optional accessories	220