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Appendix > Using programs on a PC Using i-Launcher i-Launcher 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, Samsung RAW Converter, and the Power Media Player program. Opening i-Launcher 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 Samsung RAW Converter Power Media Player Description Download the firmware of the camera body or lens. For information about updating the firmware, refer to page 200. Download the User Manual. Download this program to convert HEVC files to another format. You can convert HEVC files to other formats (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 162. Download this program to convert RAW files into the desired file format. Download this program to play videos in HEVC or H.264 format. This program can be used only with Windows OS. 197

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
Using the display	34
Using the Self Shot mode	34
Inserting the battery and memory card	35
Removing the battery and memory card	35
Using the memory card adapter	36
Charging the battery and turning on your camera	37
Charging the battery	37
Turning on your camera	37
Performing the initial setup	38
Selecting functions (options)	40
Using buttons and dials	40
Using custom buttons and dials	40
Selecting by touch	41
Using MENU	41
E.g. Selecting the photo size in P mode	41
Using the smart panel	43
E.g. Adjust the exposure value in P mode	43
Using iFn	44
Using the iFn standard function	44
Using the iFn plus function	46
Display icons	47
In Shooting mode	47
Capturing photos	47
Recording videos	49
About the level gauge	50
In Playback mode	51
Viewing photos	51
Playing videos	51
Changing the information displayed	52
Viewing the notification panel	53
Lenses	54
Lens layout	54
Locking or unlocking the lens	55
Using the Custom Focus Range Limiter Function	57
Lens markings	58
Accessories	59
External flash layout	59
Connecting the external flash	60
Shooting modes	61
Auto mode	61
Program mode	63
Program Shift	64
Minimum shutter speed	64
Aperture Priority mode	65
Shutter Priority mode	66
Manual mode	67
Using the Bulb function	67
Custom mode	68
Saving custom modes	68
Downloading custom modes	69
Selecting custom modes	69
Deleting custom modes	69
Samsung Auto Shot mode	70
Smart mode	72
Capturing panoramic photos	73
Recording a video	74
3D mode	76
Available functions by shooting mode	77
Chapter 2	78
Shooting Functions	78
Size and Resolution	79
Photo size	79
Quality	80
ISO sensitivity	81
Customizing ISO settings	82
OLED Color	83
White Balance	84
Customizing preset White Balance options	85
Picture Wizard (photo styles)	86
Smart Filter	87
AF mode	88
Single AF	89
Continuous AF	89
Active AF	90
Manual focus	90
AF area	91
Selection AF	91
Saving Selection AF position	92
Multi AF	92
Face Detection	93
Normal	93
Smile Shot	94
Wink Shot	94
Touch AF	95
Touch AF	95
AF Point	95
Tracking AF	95
One Touch Shot	96
Focus assist	97
MF Assist	97
DMF (Direct Manual Focus)	98
Setting DMF responsiveness	98
AF Release Priority	98
Focus Peaking	99
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	100
Drive (shooting method)	101
Single	101
Continuous	102
Burst	102
Timer	103
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)	103
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)	104
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)	104
Depth Bracketing	105
Bracketing settings	105
Interval Capture	106
Flash	107
Reducing the red-eye effect	108
Adjusting the flash intensity	108
Flash settings	109
Setting external flash	109
Setting wireless sync for external flash	110
Locking the flash intensity	111
Metering	112
Multi	112
Center-weighted	113
Spot	113
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area	114
Dynamic Range	115
Exposure compensation	116
Using Framing Mode	116
Using the brightness adjustment guide	117
Viewing the overexposure guide	117
Exposure/Focus lock	118
Exposure/Focus separation	119
Video functions	120
Movie size	120
When Video Out is set to NTSC	120
When Video Out is set to PAL	121
Movie quality	121
Bit rates for movie sizes	122
Fast/Slow Movie	123
AF Responsiveness	123
AF Shift Speed	124
Fader	124
Voice	125
Wind Cut	125
Mic Level	125
Smart Range+	125
Chapter 3	126
Playback/Editing	126
Searching and managing files	127
Viewing photos	127
Viewing image thumbnails	127
Viewing files by category	128
Viewing continuous and burst shots	129
Protecting files	130
Lock/Unlock all files	130
Deleting files	131
Deleting a single file	131
Deleting multiple files	131
Deleting all files	131
Viewing photos	132
Enlarging a photo	132
Viewing a slide show	133
Viewing the overexposure guide	134
Viewing interval shots	134
Sorting files	134
Auto rotating	134
Converting to JPEG	134
Playing videos	135
Scanning backward or forward	135
Adjusting the brightness of a video	136
Adjusting the volume of a video	136
Trimming a video during playback	137
Capturing an image during playback	137
Editing photos	138
Cropping a photo	138
Rotating a photo	139
Resizing photos	139
Adjusting your photos	140
Retouching faces	140
Applying Smart Filter effects	141
Chapter 4	142
Connecting & Transferring	142
Connecting to a smart phone	143
Using the NFC Feature	143
Using NFC features in Shooting mode	143
Using NFC features in Playback mode (Photo Beam)	143
Using the GPS Geo Tagging Feature	144
Sending files to a smart phone	144
Controlling the camera remotely with a smart phone	146
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release	148
Saving files to a smart phone automatically	149
Sending photos via email	151
Connecting to a WLAN	151
Setting network options	152
Manually setting the IP address	152
Network connection tips	153
Entering text	154
Sending photos via email	155
Storing a sender’s information	156
Setting an email password	157
Changing the email password	158
Viewing photos or videos on a TV	159
Connecting wirelessly	159
Connecting via cable	161
Viewing files on a TV	161
Viewing files on a 3D TV	162
Connecting to a computer	163
Using Auto Backup for photos or videos	163
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC	163
Using the Auto Backup feature	163
Connecting the camera as a removable disk	165
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer	165
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows 7)	166
Transferring files to your Mac OS	166
Chapter 5	168
Camera settings menu	168
User settings	169
Manage Custom Mode	169
RAW Compression	169
Noise Reduction	169
Color Space	170
Distortion Correct	171
User Display	171
Grid Line	171
Center Marker	172
Key Mapping	172
Custom	172
AEL	173
EV	174
Command Dial	175
iFn Setting	175
Lens Button Speed Settings	176
Touch Operation	176
Auto Self Shot	176
AF Lamp	176
E-Shutter	177
MobileLink/NFC Image Size	177
Setting	178
Chapter 6	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 the humid environments	187
Other precautions	187
About memory cards	188
Supported memory cards	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
Battery precautions	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
Using programs on a PC	196
Installing i-Launcher	196
Using i-Launcher	198
Opening i-Launcher	198
Available programs	198
Requirements	199
Installing Samsung RAW Converter	200
Using Samsung RAW Converter	200
Updating the firmware	201
Before contacting a service center	202
Camera specifications	205
Glossary	208
Optional accessories	214