Samsung NX30 User Manual (English) - Page 8

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Contents

Chapter 1

My Camera

Getting started

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29

Unpacking

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29

Camera layout

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30

Adjusting the viewfinder angle and the diopter

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33

Using the DIRECT LINK button

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33

Inserting the battery and memory card

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34

Removing the battery and memory card

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34

Using the memory card adapter

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34

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

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35

Charging the battery

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35

Turning on your camera

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35

Performing the initial setup

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36

Selecting functions (options)

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38

Selecting with buttons

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38

Selecting by touch

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38

Using

m

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39

E.g. Selecting the photo size in

P

mode

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39

Using the Smart panel

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40

E.g. Adjust the exposure value in

P

mode

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40

Using iFn

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41

Using the iFn standard function

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42

Using the iFn plus function

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44

Tips

Concepts in Photography

Shooting postures

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13

Holding the camera

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13

Standing photography

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13

Crouching photography

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14

Using the display

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14

Low-angle shot

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15

High-angle shot

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15

Aperture

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16

Aperture value and the depth of field

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17

Shutter speed

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18

ISO sensitivity

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19

How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity

control exposure

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20

Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective

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21

Depth of field

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22

What controls out-of-focus effects?

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22

DOF preview

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24

Composition

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24

Rule of Thirds

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Photos with two subjects

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25

Flash

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26

Flash guide number

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26

Bounce Photography

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27

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
DOF 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
Adjusting the viewfinder angle and the diopter	34
Using the DIRECT LINK button	34
Inserting the battery and memory card	35
Removing the battery and memory card	35
Using the memory card adapter	35
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	36
Charging the battery	36
Turning on your camera	36
Performing the initial setup	37
Selecting functions (options)	39
Selecting with buttons	39
Selecting by touch	39
Using MENU	40
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	40
Using the Smart panel	41
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	41
Using iFn	42
Using the iFn standard function	43
Using the iFn plus function	45
Display icons	46
In Shooting mode	46
Capturing photos	46
Recording videos	47
About the level gauge	47
In Playback mode	48
Viewing photos	48
Playing videos	48
Changing the information displayed	49
Viewing the notification panel	49
Lenses	50
Lens layout	50
Locking or unlocking the lens	51
Lens markings	53
Accessories	54
External flash layout	54
Connecting the external flash	55
Shooting modes	56
Smart Auto mode	56
Program mode	58
Program Shift	59
Minimum shutter speed	59
Aperture Priority mode	60
Shutter Priority mode	61
Manual mode	62
Using Framing Mode	62
Using the Bulb function	63
Custom mode	64
Saving custom modes	64
Selecting custom modes	64
Deleting custom modes	65
Lens Priority mode	65
Smart mode	67
Using the Best Face mode	69
Capturing panoramic photos	70
Using the Smart Jump Shot mode	72
Recording a video	73
3D mode	74
Available functions by shooting mode	76
Chapter 2	77
Shooting Functions	77
Size and Resolution	78
Photo size	78
Quality	79
ISO sensitivity	80
OLED Color	81
White Balance	82
Customizing preset White Balance options	83
Picture Wizard (photo styles)	84
AF mode	85
Single AF	86
Continuous AF	86
Manual focus	87
AF area	88
Selection AF	88
Multi AF	89
Face Detection AF	89
Self-Portrait AF	90
Touch AF	91
Touch AF	91
AF Point	91
Tracking AF	91
One touch shot	92
Focus assist	93
MF Assist	93
Focus Peaking	94
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	94
Setting DMF responsiveness	94
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	95
Drive (shooting method)	96
Single	97
Continuous	97
Burst	98
Timer	98
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)	99
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)	99
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)	100
Depth Bracketing	100
Bracketing Settings	100
Interval Capture	101
Flash	102
Reducing the red-eye effect	103
Using the built-in flash	103
Adjusting the flash intensity	104
Flash settings	105
Setting external flash	105
Setting wireless sync for internal or external flash	106
Metering	107
Multi	107
Center-weighted	108
Spot	108
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area	109
Dynamic Range	110
Smart Filter	111
Exposure compensation	112
Viewing the overexposure guide	112
Exposure/Focus lock	113
Exposure/Focus separation	114
Video functions	115
Movie size	115
Movie quality	115
Multi Motion	116
DIS (Anti-Shake)	116
Fader	117
Voice	117
Wind Cut	117
Mic Level	118
Chapter 3	119
Playback/Editing	119
Searching and managing files	120
Viewing photos	120
Viewing image thumbnails	120
Viewing files by category	121
Viewing files as a folder	122
Protecting files	123
Lock/Unlock all files	123
Deleting files	124
Deleting a single file	124
Deleting multiple files	124
Deleting all files	124
Viewing photos	125
Enlarging a photo	125
Viewing a slide show	125
Viewing the overexposure guide	126
Viewing interval shots	126
Auto rotating	126
Playing videos	127
Scanning backward or forward	127
Adjusting the brightness of a video	128
Adjusting the volume of a video	128
Trimming a video during playback	129
Capturing an image during playback	129
Editing photos	130
Cropping a photo	130
Rotating a photo	131
Resizing photos	131
Adjusting your photos	132
Retouching faces	133
Reducing red-eye	133
Applying Smart Filter effects	134
Chapter 4	135
Wireless network	135
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings	136
Connecting to a WLAN	136
Setting network options	137
Manually setting the IP address	137
Using the login browser	138
Network connection tips	139
Entering text	140
Using the NFC Feature (Tag & Go)	141
Using NFC features in Shooting mode	141
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)	141
Using NFC features in Wi-Fi mode	141
Saving files to a smart phone automatically	142
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone	144
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release	146
Using the Baby Monitor	148
Adjusting the noise level for alarm activation	149
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos	150
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC	150
Sending photos or videos to a PC	150
Sending photos or videos via email	152
Changing email settings	152
Storing your information	152
Setting an email password	153
Changing the email password	154
Sending photos or videos via email	154
Using photo or video sharing services	156
Accessing a sharing service	156
Uploading photos or videos	157
Using Samsung Link to send files	158
Uploading photos to an online storage or registered devices	158
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link	159
Chapter 5	161
Camera settings menu	161
User settings	162
Manage Custom Mode	162
ISO Customizing	162
ISO Step	162
Auto ISO Range	162
Noise Reduction	162
Bracketing Settings	163
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	163
DMF Responsiveness	163
Color Space	164
Distortion Correct	165
Touch Operation	165
iFn Setting	165
User Display	166
Key Mapping	167
Live view NFC	168
MobileLink/NFC Image Size	168
Display Select	168
Grid Line	168
AF Lamp	169
E-Shutter	169
Lens Button Speed Settings	169
Setting	170
Chapter 6	174
Connecting to external devices	174
Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV	175
Viewing files on an HDTV	175
Viewing files on a 3D TV	176
Transferring files to your computer	177
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer	177
Connecting the camera as a removable disk	177
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)	178
Transferring files to your Mac OS	178
Using programs on a PC	180
Installing programs from the provided CD	180
Available programs when using i-Launcher	180
Using i-Launcher	181
Requirements for Windows OS	181
Requirements for Mac OS	181
Opening i-Launcher	181
Downloading the firmware	182
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program	182
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	182
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom	182
Chapter 7	183
Appendix	183
Error messages	184
Maintaining the camera	185
Cleaning the camera	185
Camera lens and display	185
Image sensor	185
Camera body	185
Using or storing the camera	186
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera	186
Using on beaches or shores	186
Storing for extended period of time	186
Using the camera with caution in humid environments	187
Other cautions	187
About memory card	188
Supported memory card	188
Memory card capacity	189
Cautions when using memory cards	191
About the battery	192
Battery specifications	192
Battery life	193
Low battery message	193
Notes about using the battery	193
Cautions about using the battery	194
Notes about charging the battery	194
Notes about charging with a computer connected	195
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care	195
Updating the firmware	196
Before contacting a service center	197
Camera specifications	200
Glossary	205
Optional accessories	211
Index	212

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