This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for
your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Basic troubleshootingQuick referenceContents
Basic functionsExtended functionsShooting options
Playback/EditingSettingsAppendixes
Index
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 ammable or explosive gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert ammable 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 ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
If you use the ash 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.
Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a re.
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.
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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 re 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 re or electric shock.
Do not touch the ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you disconnect the
power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you
charge batteries.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the
battery.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
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Health and safety information
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 re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.
If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to
have the camera repaired.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les 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 les.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
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Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.
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Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple
Corporation.
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HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term
"High Denition Multimedia Interface" are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their
respective owners.
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Camera specications or contents of this manual may be changed
without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.
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Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations
concerning its use.
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You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual
without prior permission.
Basic functions 13
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended functions 39
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
Shooting options 55
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 80
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos.
Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Settings 104
Refer to options to congure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 110
Get information about error messages, specications, and
maintenance.
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Indicators used in this manual
3
Press [F/t] to adjust the exposure.
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The photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases.
CancelSet
EV : +1
Adjusting brightness and color
Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality.
Shooting modeIndicator
Smart Auto
Program
Manual
Scene
Panorama
Magic Plus
Settings
Movie
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a mode. See the
Neutral (0)
Available in Program
and Movie modes
Brighter (+)
example below.
Note: The or mode may not support functions for all scenes or modes.
For example:
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV)
Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or
dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo.
Darker (-)
Icons used in this manual
IconFunction
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ]Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button.
( )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).
*Annotation
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Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
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Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down
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Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
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Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life
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Background: The objects around the subject
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Composition: The combination of a subject and background
Background
Subject
Composition
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.
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Photos have dust spots.If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the ash.
Photos are blurred.Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Photos are blurred when
shooting at night.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reect light from the camera ash.
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Set the ash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 59)
•
If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 94)
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Turn o the ash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 62)
Use the OIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 37)
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it dicult to hold the camera steady long
enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
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Select Night in mode. (p. 44)
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Turn on the ash. (p. 60)
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Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 62)
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Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
appear too dark.
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Avoid shooting toward the sun.
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Select Backlight in mode. (p. 44)
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Set the ash option to Fill in. (p. 60)
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Adjust the exposure. (p. 70)
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Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 71)
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Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 72)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
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Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
59
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Face Detection 67
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
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mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn 44
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Flash options 60
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ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 62
Capturing action photos
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Continuous 75
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Precapture 76
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
owers
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mode > Close up, Text 44
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Macro 63
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
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mode > HDR 47
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ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 62
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EV (to adjust exposure) 70
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ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
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Metering 72
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AE Bracket (to capture 3 photos with dierent
exposures)
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WB Bracket (to capture 3 photos with dierent white
balance)
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mode > Landscape 44
•
mode 45
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mode > Split Shot 48
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mode > Photo Filter 49
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Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or
Saturation)
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking
Camera layout
Using the screen
Attaching a strap
Attaching a lens cap
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
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
Using the Mode screen
Selecting a Mode Screen
Icons on the Mode screen
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Selecting options or menus
Using [MENU]
Using [Fn]
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Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type
Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Zooming
Reducing camera shake (OIS)
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Tips for getting a clearer photo
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Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
CameraAC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable batteryStrap
Optional accessories
Camera caseA/V cableHDMI cable
Battery chargerMemory cardMemory card/
Memory card adapter
Lens cap/Lens cap strapQuick Start Guide
Basic functions
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The illustrations may dier slightly from the items shipped with your product.
•
The items included in the box may dier 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.
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Mode dial (p. 17)
POWER button
Recording button
Shutter button
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Lens
Basic functions
Flash
Speaker
Eyelet for camera strap
Flash pop-up button
Zoom button
This button works the same way as the zoom button
on the next page.
HDMI port
Accepts HDMI cable
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
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Camera layout
Microphone
Status lamp
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Blinking: When the camera is
saving a photo or video, being
read by a computer when the
image is out of focus
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Steady: When the camera is
connecting to a computer or
when the image is in focus
Display
Zoom button
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In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
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In Playback mode: Zoom in on
part of a photo or view les as
thumbnails, or adjust the volume
Buttons (p. 17)
Tripod mount
Basic functions
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
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Camera layout
Mode dial
Icon
Description
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected automatically
by the camera.
Program: Capture a photo by setting options except the shutter speed
and aperture value which the camera sets automatically.
Manual: Adjust various camera settings including shutter speed and
aperture value.
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specic scene.
Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create
a panoramic image.
Magic Plus: Capture a photo with various eects.
Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences.
Movie: Customize settings to record a video.
Buttons
ButtonDescription
Lock the adjusted exposure value in Shooting mode.
Access options or menus.
Move back.
D
c
F
t
Conrm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
•
Access options in Shooting mode.
•
Delete les in Playback mode.
Basic functionsOther functions
Change the display option.Move up
Change the macro option.Move down
Change the ash option.Move left
Change the timer and burst
options.
Move right
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Camera layout
Using the screen
Pull the display outwards and rotate it up or down for high- and low-angle photos.
90°
•
Fold the display when not in use.
•
Rotate the display only within the angle allowed. Or the camera may be damaged.
40°
Low-angle shot
A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below the eyeline, looking up
the subject.
High-angle shot
A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above the eyeline, looking
down on the subject.
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Camera layout
Attaching a strap
Attach a strap to carry your camera conveniently.
Attaching a lens cap
Attach a lens cap with a lens cap strap to protect the camera lens.
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Slide the lock down to release
the battery.
Battery lock
Rechargeable battery
Memory card
Rechargeable battery
Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up.
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo
facing up.
Basic functions
Push the card gently until it disengages
from the camera, and then pull it out of
the slot.
Memory card
Using the memory card adapter
To use micro memory cards with this product, a PC,
or a memory card reader, insert the card into an adapter.
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not
inserted.
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Before you use the camera for the rst time, you must charge the battery. Plug the
small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the
USB cable into the AC adapter.
Status lamp
•
Red light on: Charging
•
Red light o: Fully charged
•
Red light blinking: Error
Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use
another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work
properly.
Turning on your camera
Press [X] to turn your camera on or o.
•
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the rst time.
(p. 22)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses Playback mode.
If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] until the status lamp
blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.
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Performing the initial setup
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to congure the camera’s basic settings. The default language is preset for the country or region where the camera
is sold. You can change the language as desired by selecting Language.
Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o].
1
Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o].
2
Time Zone Home
London
Cancel
Set
Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].
3
Date/Time Set
Year Month Day Hour MinDST
Cancel
Press [F/t] to select an item.
4
Press [
5
D/c
then press [
o
Set
] to set the date, time, and daylight-saving time, and
].
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Performing the initial setup
Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].
6
Press [
7
8
D/c
Date Type
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
BackSet
Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].
] to select a date type, and then press [o].
Press [
9
10
D/c
Press [r] to nish the initial setup.
The screen may dier depending on the language selected.
] to select a time type, and then press [o].
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Learning icons
The camera displays icons for the mode and options you set. The icons ash yellow for a while if you change options.
1
2
3
1
Shooting options (left)
IconDescription
Shooting mode
White Balance
Image adjustment
(Sharpness, Contrast, and Saturation)
Focus Area
Focus
Face Detection
2
Shooting options (right)
IconDescription
ISO sensitivity
Video resolution
IconDescription
Flash
Frame Rate (per second)
Photo resolution
Zoom Mute
Intelli zoom on
Smart Filter
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Metering
Timer
Continuous mode
Precapture mode
Bracket mode
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Learning icons
3
Shooting information
IconDescription
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Available recording time
Exposure value
Auto Exposure Lock on
Available number of photos
Memory card inserted
•
: Fully charged
•
: Partially charged
•
: Empty (Recharge)
IconDescription
Current date
Current time
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Zoom indicator
Photo resolution when the Intelli
zoom is on
Zoom ratio
Histogram
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Using the Mode screen
Use the mode dial to select a shooting mode or function. Rotate the mode dial to a desired mode.
Selecting a Mode Screen
In Shooting or Playback mode, rotate the mode dial to display a Mode Screen.
You can select an icon on the Mode screen in Magic Plus mode.
1
Low Light
Shot
Movie
Filter
HDR
PhotoEditor
Split ShotPhoto
Filter
▲ For example: When you select Low Light Shot in Magic Plus mode.
2
No.Description
Current Mode screen
1
•
Rotate the mode dial to go to another mode screen.
Mode icons
2
•
Press [
D/c/F/t
to access the mode.
] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [o]
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Using the Mode screen
Icons on the Mode screen
ModeIconDescription
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected
automatically by the camera. (p. 40)
Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted
manually. (p. 42)
Manual: Adjust both the aperture value and the shutter speed
manually. (p. 43)
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for a specic
scene. (p. 44)
Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a
panoramic image. (p. 45)
ModeIconDescription
Low Light Shot: Capture multiple photos in low light
conditions without a ash. The camera combines them to
create a single image that is brighter and has less blurring.
(p. 47)
HDR: Capture scenes with emphasis on mid-tones, by
minimizing the dark and bright areas. (p. 47)
Split Shot: Capture several photos and arrange them with
preset layouts. (p. 48)
Photo Filter: Capture a photo with various lter eects. (p. 49)
Movie Filter: Record a video with various lter eects. (p. 50)
Photo Editor: Edit photos with various eects. (p. 91)
Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences. (p. 105)
Movie: Customize settings to record a video. (p. 51)
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Selecting options or menus
To select an option or a menu, press [
m
] or [s].
Using [MENU]
To select an option or a menu, press [
o
].
[
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select an option or a menu.
2
•
To move up or down, press [
•
To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
Press [o] to conrm the highlighted option or menu.
3
m
m
D
], and then press [
].
] or [c].
D/c/F/t
] or
Going back to the previous menu
Press [r] to go back to the previous menu.
Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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Selecting options or menus
For example, to select a White Balance option in Program mode:
Rotate the mode dial to .
1
Press [
m
2
EV
White Balance
ISO
Flash
Focus
Focus Area
].
ExitSelect
Press [
3
4
5
D/c
[
o
].
Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
White Balance : Daylight
BackAdjust
Press [o] to save your settings.
] to select White Balance, and then press [t] or
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