Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual
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180 Appendix > Maintaining the camera Notes about charging with a computer connected • Use only the provided USB cable. • The battery may not charge when: -you use a USB hub -other USB devices are connected to your computer -you connect the cable to the port on the front side of your computer -the USB port of your computer does not support the power output standard (5 V, 500 mA) Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when you dispose of used batteries. • Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when they are overheated.
181 Appendix Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your device, try these troubleshooting solutions before contacting a service professional. When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery. SituationSuggested remedies Cannot turn on the camera• Ensure that the battery is inserted. • Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. • Charge the battery. The power turns off suddenly • Charge the battery. • Your camera may be in Power save mode or the display turns off automatically. (p. 153) • The camera may be turned off automatically to prevent the memory card from being damaged due to excessive heat. Turn on your camera again. The camera is losing battery power quickly • The battery may lose power more quickly in low temperatures (below 0 °C/32 °F). Keep the battery warm by putting it into your pocket. • Using the flash or recording videos depletes the battery quickly. Recharge if needed. • Batteries are consumable parts that must be replaced over time. Get a new battery if the battery life is diminishing quickly. SituationSuggested remedies Cannot capture photos • There is no space on the memory card. Delete unnecessary files or insert a new card. • Format the memory card. • The memory card is defective. Get a new memory card. • The memory card is locked. Unlock the card. (p. 173) • Ensure that the camera is switched on. • Charge the battery. • Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. The camera freezesRemove the battery and insert it again. The camera heats up While using the camera, it may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your camera’s lifespan or performance. The flash fires unexpectedlyThe flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is not malfunctioning. The flash does not work• The flash option may be set to Off . (p. 94) • You cannot use the flash in some modes. The date and time are incorrectSet the date and time under the q menu. (p. 153) The display or buttons do not workRemove the battery and insert it again.
182 Appendix > Before contacting a service center SituationSuggested remedies The memory card has an error • Turn off your camera, and then turn it on again. • Remove your memory card, and then insert it again. • Format your memory card. See "Cautions when using memory cards" for more details. (p. 176) Your computer does not recognize an SDXC or UHS-1 memory card SDXC and UHS-1 memory cards use the exFAT file system. To use SDXC or UHS-1 memory cards on a Windows XP computer, download and update the exFAT file system driver from the Microsoft website. Your TV or computer cannot display photos and videos that are stored on an SDXC or UHS-1 memory cardSDXC and UHS-1 memory cards use the exFAT file system. Ensure that the external device is compatible with the exFAT file system before connecting the camera to the device. Cannot display files If you change the name of a file, your camera may not play the file (the name of the file should meet the DCF standard). If you encounter this situation, display files on your computer. The photo is blurry • Ensure that the focus option you set is suitable for the kind of shot you are capturing. • Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking. • Ensure that the lens is clean. If not, clean the lens. (p. 170) Situation Suggested remedies The colors in the photo do not match the actual sceneAn incorrect White Balance can create unrealistic color. Select the proper White Balance option to suit the light source. (p. 76) The photo is too bright or too dark. Your photo is overexposed or underexposed. • Adjust the aperture value or the shutter speed. • Adjust the ISO sensitivity. (p. 75) • Turn off or on the flash. (p. 94) • Adjust the exposure value. (p. 102) Photos are distorted This camera can have minute distortion when using a wide-angle lens that enables shooting with a wide angle of view. This is normal, and does not cause malfunction. Playback screen does not appear on the connected external device• Ensure that HDMI cable is properly connected to the external monitor. • Ensure that the memory card is properly recorded. Your computer does not recognize your camera • Ensure that the USB cable is connected correctly. • Ensure that your camera is switched on. • Ensure that you are using a supported operating system. Your computer disconnects the camera while transferring filesThe file transfer may be interrupted by static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again.
183 Appendix > Before contacting a service center SituationSuggested remedies Your computer cannot play videos Videos may not play on some video player programs. To play video files captured with your camera, use the Multimedia Viewer program that you can install with the i-Launcher program on your computer. i-Launcher is not functioning properly • End i-Launcher and restart the program. • Depending on your computer's specifications and environment, the program may not launch automatically. In this case, click Start → All Programs → Samsung → i-Launcher → Samsung i-Launcher on your Windows computer. (For Windows 8, open Start screen, and then select All apps → Samsung i-Launcher .) Or, click Applications → Samsung → i-Launcher on your Mac OS computer. Cannot set the DPOF for RAW filesYou cannot set the DPOF for RAW files. Auto Focus does not work • Subject is not in focus. When the subject is outside the AF area, shoot by moving the subject inside the AF area and half-pressing [Shutter]. • Subject is too close. Step back from the subject and shoot. • The focus mode is set to MF. Switch the mode to AF. Situation Suggested remedies AEL feature does not workAEL feature does not work in t, M, i, and s modes. Select another mode to use this feature. Lens does not work • Ensure that the lens is properly mounted. • Remove the lens from the camera and re-mount it. External flash or GPS does not workEnsure that the external device is properly mounted and turned on. The date & time settings screen appears when you power on the camera • Set the date and time again. • This screen appears when the camera’s internal power source is completely discharged. Insert a fully charged battery and wait at least 72 hours in power off status for the internal power source to be recharged.
184 Appendix Camera specifications Image Sensor TypeCMOS Sensor size23.5 X 15.7 mm Effective pixels Approx. 20.3 mega-pixels Total pixels Approx. 21.6 mega-pixels Color filter RGB primary color filter Lens Mount TypeSamsung NX Mount Available lensSamsung lenses Image Stabilization TypeLens shift (depends on lens) ModeOff/Mode 1/Mode 2 Distortion Correct Off/On (depends on lens) i-Function E, Z (X1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 2.0) Dust Reduction Type Super sonic drive Display TypeAMOLED with Touch Panel (C-type Touch Control Enabled) Size3.31" (Approx. 84.0 mm) ResolutionWVGA (800X480) 768 k dots (PenTile) Field of viewApprox. 100 % AngleTiltable (Up 90°, Down 45°) User displayGrid Line, Icons, Histogram, Distance Scale, Level gauge Focusing Type Phase Detection & Contrast AF Focusing point • Total AF point: 105 points (Phase Detection AF), 247 points (Contrast AF) • Selection: 1 point (Free selection) • Multi: Normal 21 (3 X 7) points (Cross point 1), Close up 35 points • Face detection: Max. 10 faces Mode Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus, Touch AF & Shutter AF Assist LampGreen LED
185 Appendix > Camera specifications Shutter Type Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter Speed • Auto: 1/6,000–30 sec. • Manual: 1/6,000–30 sec. (1/3 EV Step) • Bulb (time limit: 4 min) Exposure Metering system TTL 221 (17 X 13) Block segment Metering: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot Metering range: EV 0–18 (ISO100 · 30 mm, F2) Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV Step) AE lockCUSTOM key ISO equivalent • 1 Step: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 • 1/3 Step: Auto, ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 250, ISO 320, ISO 400, ISO 500, ISO 640, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO 1600, ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO 3200, ISO 4000, ISO 5000, ISO 6400, ISO 8000, ISO 10000, ISO 12800, ISO 16000, ISO 20000, ISO 25600 Drive Mode Mode Single, Continuous, Burst (5M only), Timer, Bracket (Auto Exposure, White Balance, Picture Wizard) Continuous shooting• JPEG: High (8.6 fps), Normal (5 fps) • RAW: High (8.6 fps), Normal (5 fps) Burst shooting• 10, 15, or 30 frames per second • Up to 30 shots per shutter-press Bracket shooting Auto exposure bracketing (±3 EV ), White Balance bracketing, Picture Wizard bracketing Self-timer2–30 sec. (1 second interval) Shutter releaseSR2NX02 (via Micro USB port) (optional) Flash TypeExternal Flash (Bundle with SEF8A) ModeSmart Flash, Auto, Auto Red-eye, Fill in, Fill-in Red, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off Guide number8 (based on ISO 100) (SEF8A) Angle of view28 mm (35 mm film equivalent) Sync speedLess than 1/180 sec.
186 Appendix > Camera specifications Flash EV-2–+2 EV (0.5 EV Step) External flashOptional Samsung external flashes: SEF42A, SEF220A Sync terminalHot-shoe White Balance Mode Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent White, Fluorescent NW, Fluorescent Daylight, Tungsten, Flash WB, Custom Set, Color Temperature (Manual) Micro adjustmentAmber/Blue/Green/Magenta 7 steps respectively Dynamic Range Off/Smart Range+/HDR Picture Wizard Mode Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Forest, Retro, Cool, Calm, Classic, Custom1, Custom2, Custom3 ParameterColor, Saturation, Sharpness, Contrast Shooting ModeSmart Auto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Lens Priority, Smart Smart mode Beauty Face, Best Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tones, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot Smart Filter Vignetting, Miniature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow Size • JPEG (3:2): 20.0M (5472X3648), 10.1M (3888X2592), 5.9M (2976X1984), 5.0M (2736X1824) (Burst mode only), 2.0M (1728X1152) • JPEG (16:9): 16.9M (5472X3080), 7.8M (3712X2088), 4.9M (2944X1656), 2.1M (1920X1080) • JPEG (1:1): 13.3M (3648X3648), 7.0M (2640X2640), 4.0M (2000X2000), 1.1M (1024X1024) • RAW: 20.0M (5472X3648) * 3D mode with 3D lens is available only with JPEG (16:9) 4.1M (2688X1512) or 2.1M (1920X1080). QualitySuper Fine, Fine, Normal RAW standardSRW (ver.2.0.0) Color spacesRGB, Adobe RGB
187 Appendix > Camera specifications Video TypeMP4 (H.264) FormatMovie: H.264, Sound: AAC Movie AE modeProgram, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Movie clipAudio on/off (Shooting time: Max. 29' 59'') Smart Filter Vignetting, Miniature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow Size1920X1080, 1920X810, 1280X720, 640X480, 320X240 (For Sharing) Frame rate 60 fps, 30 fps, 24 fps (available only with 1920X810), 15 fps (available only with some Smart Filter options) Multi Motionx0.25 (640X480, 320X240 only), x0.5 (1280X720 (30 fps), 640X480, 320X240 only), x1, x5, x10, x20 QualityHQ, Normal SoundStereo EditStill image capture, Time trimming Playback TypeSingle image, Thumbnails (15/28), Slide show, Movie EditSmart Filter, Red-eye Fix, Backlight, Resize, Rotate, Face Retouch, Brightness, Contrast Smart filter Vignetting, Miniature, Colored Pencil, Watercolor, Wash drawing, Oil Sketch, Ink Sketch, Acryl, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow Smart filter size • JPEG (3:2): 5.9M (2976X1984), 5.0M (2736X1824), 2.0M (1728X1152) • JPEG (16:9): 6.2M (3328X1872), 4.9M (2944X1656), 2.1M (1920X1080) • JPEG (1:1): 6.0M (2448X2448), 4.0M (2000X2000), 1.1M (1024X1024) Storage Media External memory (optional): SD card, SDHC card, SDXC card, UHS-1 card (Class 6 and above recommended) File formatRAW (SRW (ver.2.0.0)), JPEG (EXIF 2.21), MPO (3D), DCF, DPOF 1.1 GPS TypeGeo-tagging with an optional GPS Module (WGS 84) FeatureLocation name (English and Korean only)
188 Appendix > Camera specifications Wireless network TypeIEEE 802.11b/g/n support Dual Band Function MobileLink, Remote Viewfinder, Auto Backup, Email, SNS & Cloud, AllShare Play, AutoShare, Wi-Fi Direct NFC Ye s Interface Digital outputUSB 2.0 (micro USB jack) Video output• NTSC, PAL (selectable) • HDMI External release Yes (micro USB) External microphoneYe s DC power inputDC 5.0V, 1A via micro USB Power Source TypeRechargeable battery: BP1130 (1,130 mAh) * The power source may differ depending on your region. Dimensions (W X H X D) 122 X 63.7 X 40.7 mm (without protrusions) Weight 284 g (without battery and memory card) Operating Temperature 0–40 °C Operating Humidity 5–85 % Software i-Launcher, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom * Specifications may change without notice to improve performance. * Other brands and products names are trademarks of respective owners.
189 Appendix Glossary AP (Access Point) An access point is a device that allows wireless devices to connect to a wired network. Ad-Hoc network An ad-hoc network is a temporary connection for sharing files or an internet connection and between computers and devices. AdobeRGB Adobe RGB is used for commercial printing and has a larger color range than sRGB. Its wider range of colors helps you to easily edit photos on a computer. AEB (Auto Exposure Bracket) This feature automatically captures several images at different exposures to help you capture a properly-exposed image. AEL/AFL (Auto Exposure Lock/Auto Focus Lock) These features help you lock the exposure or focus on which you want to focus or calculate the exposure. AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camera lens on the subject. Your camera uses the contrast to focus automatically. AMOLED (Active-matrix organic light-emitting diode) / LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) AMOLED is a visual display that is very thin and light, as it does not need backlighting. LCD is a visual display commonly used in consumer electronics. This display needs a separate backlight, such as CCFL or LED, to reproduce colors. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camera’s sensor.