Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

ENG  This user manual includes detailed usage instructions  
for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
USER  
MANUAL 

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Copyright information
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual may be changed 
without prior notice due to upgrade of camera functions.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual 
without prior permission.
• We recommend using your camera within the country where you 
purchase it.
• Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations 
concerning its use.
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Health and safety information
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...

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Health and safety information
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...

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Health and safety information
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...

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Health and safety information
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.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight.
This may discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
If the...

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Indications used in this manual
Mode indications
ModeIndication
Smart Autot
ProgramP
Aperture PriorityA
Shutter PriorityS
ManualM
Lens Priorityi
Smarts
Wi-FiB
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
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  1 
→ Quality (represents 
select 1, and then...

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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ........................................................................\
....................  29
Unpacking........................................................................\
............................................  29
Camera layout ........................................................................\
......................  30
Using the DIRECT LINK button ........................................................................\
........  32...

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Contents
Display icons ........................................................................\
........................  40
In Shooting mode ........................................................................\
.............................  40
Capturing photos ........................................................................\
................................  40
Recording videos ........................................................................\
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Contents
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size and Resolution ........................................................................\
............  73
Photo size ........................................................................\
............................................. 73
Quality ......................................................................\
................................................. ....  74
ISO sensitivity...