Samsung NX500 User Manual

Shooting Functions > Metering

Spot

The Spot mode calculates the amount of light in the center. When you capture a photo in conditions where there is a strong backlight behind a subject, the camera adjusts the exposure so as to shoot a subject correctly. For example, when you select the Multi mode in a strong backlight condition, the camera calculates that the overall amount of light is abundant, which results in a darker photo. The Spot mode can prevent this situation as it calculates the amount of light in a designated area.

Center-weighted

The Center-weighted mode calculates a broader area than the Spot mode does. It sums up the amount of light in the center portion of the shot (60–80 %) and that of the rest of the shot (20–40 %). It is recommended for situations where there is a slight dierence in brightness between a subject and a background or an area of the subject is large compared to the overall composition of the photo.

The subject is in bright color while the background is dark. The Spot mode is recommended for a situation like this where a huge dierence in the exposure exists between a subject and a background.

Shooting Functions > Metering

Measuring the exposure value of the focus area

When this function is turned on, the camera automatically sets an optimal exposure by calculating the brightness of the focus area. This function is only available when you select Spot metering or Multi metering, and Selection AF.

To set this function,

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 1 ĺ Link AE to AF Point

an option.

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Dynamic Range

This function automatically corrects the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading dierences in the photo.

To set Smart Range options,

Without Dynamic Range eect With Dynamic Range eect

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 1 ĺ Dynamic Range

an option.

Icon Description

O: Do not use Dynamic Range.

Smart Range+: Correct the loss of bright detail.

HDR: Capture 2 photos with dierent exposures, and then

combine them to create a single image automatically.

You cannot set ISO 100.

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You cannot set an ISO option higher than ISO 3200.

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Dynamic Range options cannot be set at the same time as Picture Wizard options.

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Smart Filter

Smart Filter lets you apply special eects to your photos. You can select various lter options to create special eects that are dicult to be achieved with normal lenses.

To set Smart Filter options,

Option Description

O

Vignetting

Miniature

Colored Pencil

Watercolor

Wash drawing

Oil Sketch

Ink Sketch

Acryl

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 1 ĺ Smart Filter ĺ an option.

No eect

Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette eect of Lomo cameras.

Apply a tilt-shift eect to make the subject appear in miniature.

Apply a colored pencil painting eect.

Apply a watercolor painting eect.

Apply a washed-out eect.

Apply an oil sketching eect.

Apply an ink sketching eect.

Apply an acryl painting eect.

Option Description

Negative

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Smart lter options cannot be set with Picture Wizard options at the same time.

Apply a negative lm eect.

Desaturate all colors but red.

Desaturate all colors but green.

Desaturate all colors but blue.

Desaturate all colors but yellow.

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Exposure compensation

The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo’s composition and the position of a subject. If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expected, you can adjust the exposure value manually. The exposure value is adjustable in ±3 increments. The camera displays the exposure warning in red for each step beyond ±3 range.

To adjust the exposure value, while holding down [W], scroll the jog dial. You can also adjust the exposure value by pressing [f], and then selecting EV.

You can check the exposure value by the position of the exposure level indicator.

Exposure warning

Decreased exposure

Standard exposure index

Increased exposure

(darker)

(brighter)

Exposure level indicator

-2

Original

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Exposure lock

When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong color contrast, lock the exposure, and then capture a photo.

To lock the exposure value, adjust the photo’s exposure, and then press the custom button.

After locking the exposure, aim the lens where you desire, and then press [Shutter].

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Set a function of the custom button to AEL to lock the current exposure value. (p. 143)

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This feature is not available in Manual mode.

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Video functions

The functions available for video are explained below.

Movie size

Set the movie size.

To set movie size options,

Icon Size Recommended for

1920X1080 (60 fps) (16:9)

1920X1080 (30 fps) (16:9) View on a Full HDTV.

1920X1080 (15 fps) (16:9)

1920X810 (24 fps) (Approx. 2.35:1)

1280X720 (60 fps) (16:9) View on an HDTV.

1280X720 (30 fps) (16:9) View on an HDTV.

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 6 ĺ Movie Size ĺ an option.

View on a Full HDTV. (Playable only on full HDTVs capable of playback at 60 fps.)

View on a Full HDTV. (Available only with some Smart Filter options.)

View on an HDTV.

Movie quality

Set the Movie quality.

To set movie quality options,

Icon Extension Description

MP4 (H.264) Normal: Record videos in normal quality.

MP4 (H.264) HQ: Record videos in high quality.

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 6 ĺ Movie Quality ĺ an option.

640X480 (30 fps) (4:3) View on a TV.

320X240 (30 fps) (4:3)

Post on a website using the wireless network (30 seconds maximum).

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Multi Motion

Set the playing speed of a video.

To set playing speed options,

Icon Description

x0.25: Record a video and play it at 1/4 normal speed. (Available only with 640x480 or 320x240)

x0.5: Record a video and play it at 1/2 normal speed. (Available only with 1280x720 (30 fps), 640x480, or 320x240)

x1: Record a video and play it at normal speed.

x5: Record a video and play it at 5X normal speed.

x10: Record a video and play it at 10X normal speed.

x20: Record a video and play it at 20X normal speed.

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If you select an option other than x1, sound will not be recorded.

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The available options may dier depending on shooting conditions.

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ6 ĺMulti Motion ĺ an option.

Fader

You can fade in or fade out a scene using the fader function on the camera without having to do it on a PC. Set the fade in option to gradually fade in at the start of the scene. Set the fade out option to gradually fade out the scene. Use the function appropriately and add dramatic eects on your videos.

To set fader options,

Icon Description

O: Fader function not used.

In: Scene gradually fades in.

Out: Scene gradually fades out.

In-out: The fader function is applied at the start and end of the

scene.

When you use the fader function, it may take longer to save a le.

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 6 ĺFader ĺ an option.

Shooting Functions > Video functions

Voice

Sometimes, a muted video is more appealing than the one with sound. Turn the voice o to record a muted video.

To set voice options,

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 6 ĺ Voice ĺ an option.

Wind cut

When you record videos in noisy environments, unintended sounds can be recorded in videos. In particular, severe wind noise recorded in videos distracts you from enjoying your videos. Use the Wind Cut function to remove some surrounding noise in addition to wind noise.

To reduce wind sound,

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 6 ĺ Wind Cut ĺ an option.

Mic Level

Set the mic level for the shooting conditions.

To set the mic level,

In Shooting mode, press [m] ĺ 6 ĺ Mic Level ĺ an option.

Chapter 3

Playback/Editing

Learn about how to play back and edit photos and videos.

Refer to chapter 6 for editing les on a PC.

Playback/Editing

Searching and managing files

Learn how to view photo and video thumbnails and how to protect or delete les.

If you perform no operations for a while, information and icons on the screen disappear. When you operate the camera again, they will reappear.

Viewing photos

Press [y].

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The most recent le you captured will be displayed.

Viewing image thumbnails

In order to search for photos and videos you want, convert to the thumbnail view. The thumbnail view displays multiple images at a time so that you can easily look through items you wish to nd. You can also classify and display les by category, such as date or le type.

Scroll the jog dial to the left to select the thumbnail view mode.

(Scroll the jog dial to the right to return to the previous mode.)

Press [C/F] to scroll through les.

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You can also drag the image left or right to move to another le.

You may not be able to edit or play back les that were captured with other cameras, due to unsupported sizes or codecs. Use a computer or another device to edit or play back these les.

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Viewing les by category

In the thumbnail view, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Filter

a category.

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You can also touch FILTER to select a category.

Option Description

All*

Date

Type

Location

Select a list to open it.

Select a le to view it.

Touch to return to the previous view.

View les normally.

View les by the date they were saved.

View les by the le type.

View les by the place they were saved. (Only the photos captured with an optional GPS module have the location information.)

ĺ

* Default

Viewing les as a folder

Continuous and burst shots appear as a folder. Selecting a folder will play back all photos automatically. Deleting a folder will delete all photos in the folder.

In Playback mode, press [C/F] or drag the image left or

right to move to a desired folder.

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The camera will automatically play back photos in the folder.

Scroll the jog dial to the right to open the folder.

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You can also touch the folder on the screen to open the folder.

Press [C/F] or drag the image left or right to move to

another le.

Scroll the jog dial to the left to return to Playback mode.

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Protecting les

Protect your les from accidental deletion.

In Playback mode, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Protect ĺ Select.

Press [C/F] to select a le, and then press [o].

Press [f].

You cannot delete or rotate a protected le.

Lock/Unlock all les

Lock or unlock all les.

In Playback mode, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Protect ĺ All.

Select an option.

Option Description

Lock

Unlock

Cancel

Lock all les.

Unlock all les.

Return to the previous menu.

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Deleting les

Delete les in Playback mode and secure more space on your memory card. Protected les are not deleted.

Deleting a single le

You can select a single le and delete it.

In Playback mode, select a le, and then press [n].

When the pop-up message appears, select Ye s .

Deleting multiple les

You can select multiple les and delete them.

In Playback mode, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Delete ĺ Select.

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Alternatively, in thumbnails view, press [n], and then select les to delete.

Select les you want to delete by pressing [C/F], and then

press [o].

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Press [o] again to cancel your selection.

Press [n].

When the pop-up message appears, select Ye s .

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Deleting all les

You can delete all les on the memory card at once.

In Playback mode, press [m].

Select z ĺ Delete ĺ All.

When the pop-up message appears, select Ye s .

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Playback/Editing

Viewing photos

Enlarging a photo

You can enlarge photos when viewing them in Playback mode. You can also use the Trim function to extract the portion of the image displayed on the screen and save it as a new le.

Magnied area

Magnication (the maximum magnication may dier by resolution)

Full Image

Scroll the jog dial to the right to enlarge a photo.

(Scroll the jog dial to the left to reduce a photo.)

To Do this

Move magnied area

Crop the enlarged image

Return to the original image

Crop

Press [D/I/C/F]. Press [f]. (saved as a new le) Press [o].

Viewing a slide show

You can view photos in a slide show, apply various eects to the slide show, and play background music.

In Playback mode, press [m].

Select z ĺ Slide Show Options.

Select a slide show eect option.

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Skip to step 4 to start a slide show with no eects.

* Default

Option Description

Play Mode

Interval

Music

Eect

Set whether or not to repeat the slide show. (One Play*, Repeat)

Set the interval between photos. (1 sec*, 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec)

Set background audio.

• Set a scene change eect between photos.

• Select O to cancel eects.

You can also pinch your ngers together or spread them apart on the screen to reduce or enlarge a photo. You can also double-tap an area to enlarge it quickly.

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Playback/Editing > Viewing photos

Press [m].

Creating a print order (DPOF)

Select Start Slide Show.

View the slide show.

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Press [o] to pause.

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Press [o] again to resume.

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Press [m] to stop the slide show and return to Playback mode.

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Press [D/I] to adjust the volume level.

Auto rotating

When Auto Rotate is activated, the camera automatically rotates photos to match the orientation in which they were captured.

To set auto rotate options,

In Playback mode, press [m] ĺ z ĺ Auto Rotate ĺ an option.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets you set the number of copies to be printed.

The camera saves the DPOF information in the MISC folder of your memory card. If you have set DPOF information for your images, you can take the memory card to a digital printing shop for printing. You cannot set the print order of RAW format les.

Photos with dimensions that are wider than the paper may be cut o on the left and right edges. Ensure that your photo dimensions are compatible with the paper you select.

In Playback mode, select a photo, and then press [m].

Select z ĺ DPOF.

Press [D/I] to set the number of copies.

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To select another photo, press [C/F].

Press [o] to save.

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Playback/Editing

Playing videos

In Playback mode, you can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video to save as another le.

Stop Capture

Video viewing controls

Icon/Button Description

View previous le/Scan backward. (Each time you

/ /[C]

/ /[o]

/ /[F]

/[D/I]

touch the icon or press the button while playing the video, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)

Pause or resume playback.

View next le/Scan forward. (Each time you touch the icon or press the button while playing the video, you change the scan speed in this order: 2X, 4X, 8X.)

Adjust the volume or mute the sound.

Trimming a video during playback

In Playback mode, scroll to a video, and then touch .

Press [o] or touch to start playing the video.

Press [o] or touch at the point where you want the trimming

to begin.

Press [f] or touch Start Point.

Press [o] or touch to resume playing the video.

Press [o] or touch at the point where you want the trimming

to end.

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Press [f] or touch End Point.

Capturing an image during playback

Press [f] or touch Trim to trim a video.

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You can adjust the scene to be cropped by dragging the handles that appear on the progress bar.

When the pop-up message appears, select Ye s .

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You cannot trim a video recorded in 3D mode.

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The original video should be at least 10 seconds long.

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The camera will save the edited video as a new le and leave the original video intact.

While viewing a video, press [o] or touch at the point where

you want to capture an image.

Press [f] or touch Capture.

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You cannot capture an image from a video recorded in 3D mode.

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The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original video.

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The captured image is saved as a new le.

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Playback/Editing

Editing photos

Edited photos are saved as new les under dierent le names. Photos captured in some modes cannot be edited with the Image Edit function.

To edit images,

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You can also edit images in Playback mode by selecting a photo, and then pressing [f] or [m]

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Some images may not be edited with the Image Edit function. In this case, use a supplied image editing software.

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The camera will save edited photos as new les.

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When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution.

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You cannot edit photos while viewing les as a folder. Open the folder and select a photo to edit each photo.

In Playback mode, scroll to a photo, and then touch an option.

Edit Image.

ĺ

Cropping a photo

Touch ĺ .

Drag the corners of the box to adjust the size of the area.

Drag the box to move the location of the area.

Touch OK.

Touch to save.

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Rotating a photo

Touch ĺ .

Touch an option.

Rotate : Right 90°

Touch OK.

Touch to save.

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You can also rotate a photo in Playback mode by pressing [m], and then selecting z

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The camera will overwrite the original le.

Rotate ĺ a desired option.

Resizing photos

Change the size of a photo and save it as a new le.

Touch ĺ .

Touch an option.

Resize : 10.1M 3:2

Touch OK.

Touch to save.

Available resize options dier depending on the original size of the photo.

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Adjusting your photos

You can correct captured photos by adjusting the brightness, contrast, or saturation.

Touch .

Touch an adjusting option.

Icon Description

Original (Reset to the original image)

Auto adjustment

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Press [C/F] to adjust the option.

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You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option.

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If you selected , skip to step 4.

Touch OK.

Touch to save.

RGB adjustment

Color Temperature

Exposure

Hue

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Retouching faces

Touch ĺ .

Press [C/F] to adjust the option.

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You can also drag the slider or touch +/- to adjust the option.

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As the number increases, the skin tone becomes brighter and smoother.

Touch OK.

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To cancel correction, touch .

Touch to save.

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Applying Smart Filter eects

Apply special eects to your photos.

Touch , and then touch an option.

Smart Filter : Vignetting

Option Description

Original

Vignetting

Miniature

Colored Pencil

Watercolor

No eect

Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette eect of Lomo cameras.

Apply a tilt-shift eect to make the subject appear in miniature.

Apply a colored pencil painting eect.

Apply a watercolor painting eect.

Option Description

Oil Sketch

Ink Sketch

Acryl

Negative

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Touch OK.

Touch to save.

Apply an oil sketching eect.

Apply an ink sketching eect.

Apply an acryl painting eect.

Apply a negative lm eect.

Desaturate all colors but red.

Desaturate all colors but green.

Desaturate all colors but blue.

Desaturate all colors but yellow.

Wash drawing

Apply a washed-out eect.

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Chapter 4

Wireless network

Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions.

Wireless network

Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings

Learn to connect via an access point (AP) when you are in a range of a WLAN. You can also congure network settings.

Connecting to a WLAN

Rotate the mode dial to B.

Select , , , or .

Press [m], and then select Wi-Fi Setting.

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In some modes, follow the on-screen instructions until the Wi-Fi Setting screen appears.

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The camera automatically searches for available AP devices.

Select an AP.

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Icon/Option Description

Ad hoc AP

Secured AP

WPS AP

Signal strength

Press [F] or touch to open network setting options.

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When you select a secured AP, a pop-up window appears. Enter the required passwords to connect to the WLAN. For information about entering text, refer to "Entering text". (p. 120)

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When a login page appears, refer to "Using the login browser". (p. 118)

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When you select an unsecured AP, the camera will connect to the WLAN.

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If you select a WPS prole supported AP, select ĺ WPS PIN connection, and then enter a PIN on the AP device. You can also

connect to a WPS prole supported AP by selecting button connection on the camera, and then pushing the WPS button on the AP device.

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The same AP may be listed twice, with dierent frequencies, because your camera supports the dual band function.

ĺ WPS

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Select Refresh to refresh the list of connectable APs.

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Select Add wireless network to add an AP manually. The AP name must be in English to add the AP manually.

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Setting network options

In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press

[F] or touch

Select each option, and then enter the required information.

Option Description

Network Password

IP Setting

Enter the network password.

Set the IP address automatically or manually.

Manually setting the IP address

In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press

[F] or touch

Select IP Setting ĺ Manual.

Select each option, and then enter the required information.

Option Description

Subnet Mask

Gateway

DNS Server

Enter the static IP address.

Enter the subnet mask.

Enter the gateway.

Enter the DNS address.

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Using the login browser

You can enter your login information via the login browser when connecting to some APs, sharing sites, or cloud servers.

Icon Description

Close the login browser.

Move to the previous page.

Move to the next page.

Stop loading the page.

Reload the page.

You may not be able to select some items depending on the page you connected to. This does not indicate a malfunction.

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The login browser may not close automatically after you log into some pages. If this occurs, close the login browser by touching the desired operation.

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It may take longer to load the login page due to the page size or network speed. If this occurs, wait until the login information input window appears.

, and then proceed with

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Network connection tips

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You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features.

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The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP.

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The further the distance between your camera and the AP, the longer it will take to connect to the network.

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If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency signal as your camera, it may interrupt your connection.

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If your AP name is not in English, the camera may not be able to locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly.

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For network settings or a password, contact your network administrator or network service provider.

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If a WLAN requires authentication from the service provider, you may not be able to connect to it. To connect to the WLAN, contact your network service provider.

If you cannot connect to a WLAN, try another AP from the available AP list.

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A login page may appear when you select free WLANs provided by some network service providers. Enter your ID and password to connect to the WLAN. For information about registering or the service, contact the network service providers.

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Be cautious when you enter personal information for an AP connection. Do not enter any payment or credit card information on your camera. The manufacturer is not liable for any problem caused by entering such information.

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Available network connections may dier by country.

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The WLAN feature of your camera must comply with radio transmission laws in your region. To ensure compliance, use the WLAN feature only in the country where you purchased the camera.

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The process for adjusting network settings may dier, depending on network conditions.

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Depending on the encryption type, the number of digits in the password may dier.

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A WLAN connection may not be possible in all surroundings.

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The camera may display a WLAN enabled printer on the AP List. You cannot connect to a network via a printer.

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You cannot connect your camera to a network and a TV simultaneously.

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Connecting to a network may incur additional charges. Costs will vary based on the conditions of your contract.

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Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use.

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Before you connect to a network, ensure your battery is fully charged.

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You cannot upload or send les captured in some modes.

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Files that you transfer to another device may not be supported by the device. In this case, use a computer to play back the les.

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Entering text

Learn how to enter text. The icons in the table let you move the cursor, change the case, etc. Touch a key to enter it.

Icon Description

Move the cursor.

Stop entering text and return to the previous page.

Change case.

Switch between Symbol/Number mode and the normal mode.

Change the input language.

Enter a space.

Save the displayed text.

Delete the last letter.

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You can use only the English alphabets in some modes, regardless of the display language.

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You can enter up to 64 characters.

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The screen may dier depending on the input mode.

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Touch and hold a key to enter the character at the upper right corner of the key.

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