Samsung NX300M User Manual (English) - Page 8

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Contents

Chapter 1

My Camera

Getting started

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30

Unpacking

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30

Camera layout

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31

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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37

Selecting with buttons

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37

Selecting by touch

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37

Using

m

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38

E.g. Selecting the photo size in

P

mode

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38

Using the Smart panel

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39

E.g. Adjust the exposure value in

P

mode

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39

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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14

Crouching photography

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14

Using the display

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15

Low-angle shot

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High-angle shot

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Aperture

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17

Aperture value and the depth of field

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18

Shutter speed

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ISO sensitivity

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How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO sensitivity

control exposure

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21

Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective

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22

Depth of field

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23

What controls out-of-focus effects?

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23

Optical preview

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Composition

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Rule of Thirds

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Photos with two subjects

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Flash

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Flash guide number

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Bounce Photography

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Samsung NX300M User Manual (English) - Page 8

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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	15
Crouching photography	15
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
Optical 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 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)	38
Selecting with buttons	38
Selecting by touch	38
Using MENU	39
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	39
Using the Smart panel	40
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	40
Display icons	42
In Shooting mode	42
Capturing photos	42
Recording videos	43
About the level gauge	43
In Playback mode	44
Viewing photos	44
Playing videos	44
Changing the information displayed	45
Lenses	46
Lens layout	46
Locking or unlocking the lens	47
Lens markings	49
Accessories	50
External flash layout	50
Connecting the external flash	51
GPS module layout (optional)	53
Attaching the GPS module	53
Shooting modes	55
Smart Auto mode	55
Program mode	57
Program Shift	58
Minimum shutter speed	58
Aperture Priority mode	59
Shutter Priority mode	60
Manual mode	61
Framing mode	61
Using the Bulb function	62
Lens Priority mode	62
Using i Depth	62
Using i-Function in P/A/S/M modes	63
Using i Zoom	65
Smart mode	66
Using the Best Face mode	67
Capturing panoramic photos	68
Recording a video	70
3D mode	71
Available functions by shooting mode	73
Chapter 2	74
Shooting Functions	74
Size and Resolution	75
Photo size	75
Quality	76
ISO sensitivity	77
White Balance	78
Customizing preset White Balance options	79
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
AF Point	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
Self Shot	97
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
Mic Level	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 Samsung Link to send files	142
Uploading photos to online storage	142
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support Samsung Link	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
Touch Operation	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