This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent damage to your camera’s internal components.
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Health and safety information
Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a fire.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a thunderstorm.
This may result in electric shock.
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.
•Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
•Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.
•Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research. If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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Health and safety information
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period of time.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your camera.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories.
•Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.
•Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
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Health and safety information
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of files or damage that may result from camera malfunction or improper use.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and
other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
•Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.
•The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances.
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Copyright information
•Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
•Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
•microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association.
•Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
•Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.
•We recommend using your camera within the country where you purchased.
•Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations concerning its use.
•You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without prior permission.
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions |
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Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic |
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functions for shooting. |
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Extended functions |
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Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by |
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selecting a mode. |
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Shooting options |
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Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode. |
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Playback/Editing |
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Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit |
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photos or videos. Also, learn how to connect your |
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camera to your computer, photo printer, or TV. |
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Wireless network |
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Learn to connect to wireless local area networks |
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(WLANs) and use functions. |
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Settings |
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Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings. |
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Appendixes |
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Get information about error messages, specifications, |
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and maintenance. |
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( ) Page number of related information
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select Face Detection Normal (represents Select Face Detection, and then select Normal).
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Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
•Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down
•Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] |
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Subject, background, and composition
•Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life
•Background: The objects around the subject
•Composition: The combination of a subject and background
Background
Composition
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
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S Overexposure (too bright) |
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes |
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Red-eye Fix. (p. 64) |
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• Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51) |
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• Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 64)
•Adjust the exposure. (p. 74)
•Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 75)
•Set the metering option toSpot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 75)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
•Picture in Picture mode f 45
•Self Shot mode f 46
•Children mode f 48
•Beauty Shot mode f 50
•Intelligent Portrait mode f 51
•Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 64
•Face Detection f 70
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
•Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn f 42
•Night Shot mode f 51
•Flash options f 64
•ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 66
Capturing action photos
• Continuous, Motion Capture f 78
Capturing photos of text, insects, or flowers
•Scene mode > Text f 42
•Close-up Shot mode f 52
•Macro f 67
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
• ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) |
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• EV (to adjust exposure) f 74 |
• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright |
backgrounds) f 75 |
• Metering f 75 |
• AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene |
with different exposures) f 78 |
Capturing photos of scenery |
• Scene mode > Landscape f 42 |
• Live Panorama mode f 43 |
Applying effects to photos
•Magic Frame mode f 53
•Funny Face mode f 54
•Photo Filter mode f 55
•Split Shot mode f 57
•Artistic Brush mode f 58
•Motion Photo mode f 59
•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) f 79
Applying effects to videos
• Movie Filter mode f 56
Reducing camera shake
•Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 33
•Viewing files by category in Smart Album f 86
•Viewing files as thumbnails f 87
•Deleting all files on the memory f 89
•Viewing files as a slide show f 91
•Viewing files on a TV f 99
•Connecting your camera to a computer f 100
•Using photo or video sharing websites f 115
•Sending photos or videos via email f 118
•Adjusting sound and volume f 130
•Adjusting the brightness of the display f 131
•Changing the display language f 132
•Setting the date and time f 132
•Before contacting a service center f 146
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Contents
Basic functions ................................................................. |
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Unpacking ................................................................... |
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Camera layout ............................................................. |
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Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... |
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... |
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Charging the battery ................................................... |
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Turning on your camera .............................................. |
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Performing the initial setup ......................................... |
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Learning icons ............................................................. |
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Using the Home screen ............................................... |
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Accessing the Home screen ....................................... |
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Icons on the Home screen .......................................... |
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Setting Wallpaper ....................................................... |
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Selecting options or menus ........................................ |
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Setting the display and sound .................................... |
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Setting the display type ............................................... |
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Setting the sound ....................................................... |
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Capturing photos ......................................................... |
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Turning on the front display .......................................... |
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Zooming .................................................................... |
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Reducing camera shake (OIS) ..................................... |
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Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... |
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Extended functions .......................................................... |
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Using Basic modes ..................................................... |
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Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ |
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Using the Program mode ............................................ |
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Using the Smart Movie mode ...................................... |
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Using the Movie mode ................................................ |
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Using the Scene mode ............................................... |
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Using the Live Panorama mode ................................... |
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Using the Self Shot mode ........................................... |
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Using the Children mode ............................................ |
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Using the Jump Shot mode ........................................ |
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Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... |
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Using the Night Shot mode ......................................... |
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Using the Close-up Shot mode ................................... |
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Using Magic modes .................................................... |
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Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... |
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Using the Photo Filter mode ....................................... |
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Using the Movie Filter mode ....................................... |
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Using the Split Shot mode .......................................... |
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Using the Motion Photo mode ..................................... |
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Shooting options .............................................................. |
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Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... |
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Selecting a resolution .................................................. |
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Selecting an image quality ........................................... |
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Using the timer ............................................................ |
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Shooting in the dark .................................................... |
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Preventing red-eye ..................................................... |
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Using the flash ........................................................... |
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Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ......................................... |
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Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... |
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Using macro .............................................................. |
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Using tracking auto focus ............................................ |
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Adjusting the focus area .............................................. |
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Using Face Detection .................................................. |
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Detecting faces .......................................................... |
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Capturing a smile shot ................................................ |
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Detecting eye blinking ................................................. |
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Adjusting brightness and color ................................... |
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Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... |
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Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... |
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Changing the metering option ...................................... |
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Selecting a White Balance setting ................................ |
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Using burst modes ...................................................... |
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Adjusting images ......................................................... |
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Reducing the sound of the zoom ................................ |
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Available shooting options by shooting mode ............ |
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Playback/Editing............................................................... |
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Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. |
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Starting Playback mode .............................................. |
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Viewing photos .......................................................... |
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Playing a video ........................................................... |
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Editing a photo ............................................................ |
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Resizing photos ......................................................... |
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Cropping portraits automatically ................................... |
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Rotating a photo ......................................................... |
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Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ |
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Adjusting your photos ................................................. |
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Viewing files on a TV ................................................... |
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Transferring files to your Windows computer ............. |
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Transferring files with Intelli-studio ................................. |
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Transferring files by connecting the camera as a |
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removable disk ........................................................... |
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Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. |
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Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... |
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Wireless network .............................................................. |
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network |
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settings ........................................................................ |
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Connecting to a WLAN ............................................... |
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Using the login browser ............................................ |
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Network connection tips ........................................... |
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Entering text ............................................................. |
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Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ............ |
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Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .... |
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Using photo or video sharing websites .................... |
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Accessing a website ................................................ |
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Uploading photos or videos ....................................... |
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Sending photos or videos via email .......................... |
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Changing email settings ............................................ |
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Sending photos or videos via email ............................ |
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Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ......... |
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Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ...... |
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Sending photos or videos to a PC ............................. |
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Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled |
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TV ............................................................................... |
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Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ........................... |
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About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature .................... |
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Settings ........................................................................... |
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Settings menu ........................................................... |
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Accessing the settings menu .................................... |
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Sound ..................................................................... |
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Display .................................................................... |
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Connectivity ............................................................. |
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General ................................................................... |
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Appendixes ..................................................................... |
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Error messages ......................................................... |
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Camera maintenance ................................................ |
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Cleaning your camera ............................................... |
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Using or storing the camera ...................................... |
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About memory cards ................................................ |
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About the battery ...................................................... |
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Before contacting a service center ........................... |
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Camera specifications ............................................... |
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Glossary ..................................................................... |
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FCC notice ................................................................. |
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Declaration sentence in official languages ............... |
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Index .......................................................................... |
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking ………………………………… 14
Camera layout ……………………………… 15
Inserting the battery and memory card … 17
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ……………………………………… 18
Charging the battery ……………………… 18
Turning on your camera |
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Performing the initial setup |
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Learning icons ……………………………… 21
Selecting options or menus ……………… 26
Setting the display and sound …………… 28 Setting the display type …………………… 28 Setting the sound ………………………… 29
Capturing photos ………………………… 30 Turning on the front display ……………… 31 Zooming ………………………………… 31 Reducing camera shake (OIS) …………… 33
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 35
Using the Home screen …………………… 22 Accessing the Home screen ……………… 22 Icons on the Home screen ……………… 23 Setting Wallpaper ………………………… 25
Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
Optional accessories
Camera |
AC adapter/ |
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USB cable |
Camera case |
A/V cable |
Rechargeable battery |
Strap |
Memory card/Memory card adapter
• The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your
Quick Start Guide
product.
• The items included in the box may differ depending on the model.
• You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center. Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized accessories.
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Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
POWER button
Shutter button
Flash
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Front display
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Microphone
Front LCD button
Speaker
Internal antenna*
*Avoid contact with the internal antenna while using the wireless network.
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
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