Samsung Camera Nx1100 User Manual

							Chapter 4
Wireless network
Learn how to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions. 
						

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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 configure network settings.
Connecting to a WLAN
1 Rotate the mode dial to B.
2 Select , , , or .
3 Press [m], and then select Wi-Fi Setting.
• In some modes, press [m] or follow the on-screen 
instructions until the Wi-Fi Setting screen appears.
• The camera automatically searches for available AP devices.
4 Select an AP.
Wi-Fi Setting
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Icon/Option
Description
RefreshRefresh connectable APs.
Ad hoc AP
Secured AP
WPS AP
Signal strength
WPS button connectionConnect to a WPS AP.
Add wireless networkAdd an AP manually.
• Press [f] to open network setting options.
• 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. 105)
• When a login page appears, refer to "Using the login browser". 
(p. 103)
• When you select an unsecured AP, the camera will connect to the 
WLAN.
• If you select a WPS profile supported AP, select WPS PIN 
connection, and then enter a PIN on the AP device. You can 
also connect to a WPS profile supported AP by selecting WPS 
button connection on the camera, and then pushing the WPS 
button on the AP device. 
						

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Setting network options
1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then  
press [f].
2 Select each option and enter the required information.
OptionDescription
AuthenticationSelect a network authentication type.
Data EncryptionSelect an encryption type.
Network KeyEnter the network password.
IP SettingSet the IP address manually.
Manually setting the IP address
1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then  
press [f].
2 Select IP Setting → Manual.
3 Select each option, and then enter the required 
information.
OptionDescription
IPEnter the static IP address.
Subnet MaskEnter the subnet mask.
GatewayEnter the gateway.
DNS ServerEnter 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.
ButtonDescription
[D/I/C/F]Move to an item or scroll the page.
[o]Select an item.
[m]
Access the following options:
• Previous Page: Move to the previous page.
• Next Page: Move to the next page.
• Reload: Reload the page.
• Stop: Stop loading the page.
• Exit: Close the login browser.
[]Close the login browser.
• You cannot select some items depending on the page you connected to. 
This does not indicate a malfunction.
• The login browser may not close automatically after you log into some 
pages. If this occurs, close the login browser by pressing [
], and then 
proceed with the desired operation.
• It may take longer to load the login page due to the page size or networ\
k 
speed. If this occurs, wait until the login information input window app\
ears. 
						

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Network connection tips
• You must insert a memory card to use the Wi-Fi features.
• The quality of the network connection will be determined by the AP.
• The further the distance between your camera and the AP, the longer 
it will take to connect to the network.
• If a nearby device is using the same radio frequency signal as your 
camera, it may interrupt your connection.
• If your AP name is not in English, the camera may not be able to 
locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly.
• For network settings or a password, contact your network 
administrator or network service provider.
• If a WLAN requires authentication from the service provider, you may 
not be able to connect to it. To connect the WLAN, contact your 
network service provider.
• Depending on the encryption type, the number of digits in the 
password may differ.
• A WLAN connection may not be possible in all surroundings.
• The camera may display a WLAN enabled printer on the AP List.  
You cannot connect to the network via a printer.
• You cannot connect your camera to a network and a TV 
simultaneously. Also, you cannot view photos or videos on a TV while 
connected to a network.
• Connecting to a network may incur additional charges. Costs will vary 
based on the conditions of your contract.
• If you cannot connect to a WLAN, try another AP from the available AP 
list.
• You can also connect to free WLANs in some foreign countries.
• 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.
• 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.
• Available network connections may differ by country.
• 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.
• The process for adjusting network settings may differ, depending on 
network conditions.
• Do not access a network that you are not authorized to use.
• Before you connect to a network, ensure your battery is fully charged.
• When a DHCP server is not available you must make an autoip.txt file 
and copy it to the inserted memory card to connect to the network 
using Auto IP. 
						

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Entering text
Learn how to enter text. The icons in the table below let you move the 
cursor, change the case, etc. Use the navigation button to scroll to a 
desired key, and then press [o] to enter the key.
BackBackspace
Done
Icon Description
Delete the last letter.
Move the cursor.
In ABC mode, change the case.
Enter ".com".
Switch between Symbol mode and ABC mode.
Enter a space.
DoneSave the displayed text.
View the entering text guide.
• You can enter only English alphabets, regardless of the display language.
• To move to Done directly, press [y].
• You can enter up to 64 characters. 
						

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The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the AutoShare 
feature via a WLAN. When you capture a photo with your camera, the 
photo is saved to the smart phone automatically.
•	The AutoShare feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones or 
Galaxy Tab models with the Android 2.2 OS or higher or iOS devices with 
the iOS 4.3 or higher. Before using this feature, check the device’s firmware 
and update it if needed.
•	You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or 
device before using this feature. You can download the application from 
Samsung Apps, the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store.
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B.
2 On the camera, select .
•	If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the 
application appears, select Next.
3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA 
App.
•	For iOS devices, turn on the Wi-Fi feature before turning on the 
application.
4 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart 
phone to the camera.
•	The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time.
5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your 
camera.
•	If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it 
is connected automatically.
•	An icon that shows the connection status () will appear on the 
camera’s screen.
6 On the camera, capture a photo.
•	The captured photo is saved to the camera, and then transferred 
to the smart phone.
•	You cannot record a video while the AutoShare feature is turned 
on.
Saving files to a smart phone automatically 
						

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The camera connects to a smart phone that supports the MobileLink 
feature via a WLAN. You can easily send photos or videos to your smart 
phone.
• The MobileLink feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones or 
Galaxy Tab models with the Android 2.2 OS or higher or iOS devices with 
the iOS 4.3 or higher. Before using this feature, check the device’s firmware 
and update it if needed.
• You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or 
device before using this feature. You can download the application from 
Samsung Apps, the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store.
• When there are no files in the camera memory, you cannot use this feature.
• If you select files from the smart phone, you can view up to 1,000 recent 
files and send up to 150 files at a time. If you select files from the camera, 
you can view files that were selected from the camera. The maximum 
number of files that can be sent varies depending on the storage space\
 of 
the smart phone.
• You cannot send RAW files.
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B.
2 On the camera, select .
• If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the 
application appears, select Next.
3 On the camera, select a sending option.
• If you select Select Files from Smartphone, you can use your 
smart phone to view and share files stored on the camera.
• If you select Select Files from Camera, you can select files to 
send from the camera. 
4 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA 
App.
• For iOS devices, turn on the Wi-Fi feature before turning on the 
application.
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone 
						

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5 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart 
phone to the camera.
• The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time.
6 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your 
camera.
• If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it 
is connected automatically.
7 On the smart phone or camera, select files to transfer 
from the camera.
8 On the smart phone, touch the copy button or on the 
camera, select Share.
• The camera will send the files. 
						

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The camera connects to a smart phone via a WLAN. Use the smart 
phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote Viewfinder feature. 
The captured photo will display on the smart phone.
• The Remote Viewfinder feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones 
or Galaxy Tab models with the Android 2.2 OS or higher or iOS devices with 
the iOS 4.3 or higher. Before using this feature, check the device’s firmware 
and update it if needed.
• You should install Samsung SMART CAMERA App on your phone or device 
before using this feature. You can download the application from Samsung 
Apps, the Google Play Store, or the Apple App Store.
1 On the camera, rotate the mode dial to B.
2 On the camera, select .
• If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the 
application appears, select Ye s.
3 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung SMART CAMERA 
App.
• For iOS devices, turn on the Wi-Fi feature before turning on the 
application.
4 Select the camera from the list and connect the smart 
phone to the camera.
• The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time.
5 On the camera, allow the smart phone to connect to your 
camera.
• If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it 
is connected automatically.
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release