Samsung Nx 300 M Owners Manual

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Contents
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing files ................................................................ 108
Viewing photos ........................................................................\
...............................  108
Viewing image thumbnails ........................................................................\
.........  108
Viewing files by category ........................................................................\
............  109
Viewing files as a folder ........................................................................\
................  109
Protecting files ........................................................................\
................................  110
Lock/Unlock all files ........................................................................\
.......................... 110
Deleting files ........................................................................\
....................................  111
Deleting a single file ........................................................................\
......................... 111
Deleting multiple files ........................................................................\
...................... 111
Deleting all files ........................................................................\
.................................. 112
Viewing photos ........................................................................\
.................. 113
Enlarging a photo ........................................................................\
..........................  113
Viewing a slide show ........................................................................\
.....................  113
Auto rotating ........................................................................\
...................................  114
Creating a print order (DPOF) ........................................................................\
....  114
Playing videos ........................................................................\
.................... 115
Trimming a video during playback ..................................................................  115
Capturing an image during playback .............................................................  116
Editing photos ........................................................................\
................... 117
Cropping a photo ........................................................................\
...........................  117
Rotating a photo ........................................................................\
............................  118
Resizing photos........................................................................\
...............................  118
Adjusting your photos ........................................................................\
..................  119
Retouching faces ........................................................................\
............................  120
Reducing red-eye ........................................................................\
...........................  120
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................................................\
......  121Chapter 4
Wireless network
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ............... 123
Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................................\
.................  123
Setting network options ........................................................................\
................. 124
Manually setting the IP address ........................................................................\
... 124
Using the login browser........................................................................\
...............  125
Network connection tips ........................................................................\
.............  126
Entering text ........................................................................\
....................................  127
Saving files to a smart phone automatically ....................................... 128
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ....................................... 129
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .............................. 131
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..................................... 133
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC..................................  133
Sending photos or videos to a PC ....................................................................  133
Sending photos or videos via email ...................................................... 135
Changing email settings ........................................................................\
..............  135
Storing your information ........................................................................\
................ 135
Setting an email password ........................................................................\
............. 136
Changing the email password ........................................................................\
...... 137
Sending photos or videos via email ................................................................  137
Using photo or video sharing websites ................................................ 139
Accessing a website ........................................................................\
......................  139
Uploading photos or videos........................................................................\
.......  140
Using AllShare Play to send files ............................................................ 141
Uploading photos to online storage ...............................................................  141
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play ........  142
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................ 144 
						

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Contents
Chapter 6
Connecting to external devices
Viewing files on an HDTV or 3D TV ........................................................ 158
Viewing files on an HDTV ........................................................................\
............  158
Viewing files on a 3D TV ........................................................................\
...............  159
Transferring files to your computer ....................................................... 160
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer .......................................  160
Connecting the camera as a removable disk ................................................... 160
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) .................................................. 161
Transferring files to your Mac OS ......................................................................  161
Using programs on a PC.............................................................\
.............. 163
Installing programs from the provided CD ...................................................  163
Available programs when using i-Launcher .................................................... 163
Using i-Launcher ........................................................................\
............................  163
Requirements for Windows OS ........................................................................\
..... 163
Requirements for Mac OS ........................................................................\
............... 164
Opening i-Launcher ........................................................................\
.......................... 164
Using Multimedia Viewer ........................................................................\
................ 165
Downloading the firmware ........................................................................\
............ 166
Downloading the PC Auto Backup program ................................................... 166
Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ........................................................  167
Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom ...............................................................  167
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings ........................................................................\
....................... 146
ISO Customizing ........................................................................\
.............................  146
ISO Step ........................................................................\
................................................. 146
Auto ISO Range ........................................................................\
.................................. 146
Noise Reduction ........................................................................\
.............................  146
Bracket Set ........................................................................\
........................................  147
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) ........................................................................\
........  147
Color space ........................................................................\
.......................................  148
Distortion Correct ........................................................................\
..........................  149
iFn Customizing ........................................................................\
..............................  149
User Display ........................................................................\
......................................  149
Key Mapping ........................................................................\
....................................  150
Grid Line ........................................................................\
............................................  151
AF Lamp ........................................................................\
.............................................  151
Setting .................................................................\
........................................  152 
						

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Before contacting a service center ........................................................ 181
Camera specifications ........................................................................\
...... 184
Glossary ......................................................................\
.................................  189
Optional accessories ........................................................................\
......... 195
Index ......................................................................\
......................................  197
FCC notice ........................................................................\
........................... 200Chapter 7
Appendix
Error messages ........................................................................\
.................. 169
Maintaining the camera........................................................................\
... 170
Cleaning the camera ........................................................................\
.....................  170
Camera lens and display ........................................................................\
................. 170
Image sensor ........................................................................\
....................................... 170
Camera body ........................................................................\
....................................... 170
Using or storing the camera ........................................................................\
.......  171
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera ........................................... 171
Using on beaches or shores ........................................................................\
........... 171
Storing for extended period of time ................................................................... 171
Using the camera with caution in humid environments ............................ 172
Other cautions ........................................................................\
.................................... 172
About memory card ........................................................................\
......................  173
Supported memory card ........................................................................\
................ 173
Memory card capacity ........................................................................\
..................... 174
Cautions when using memory cards .................................................................. 176
About the battery ........................................................................\
..........................  177
Battery specifications ........................................................................\
....................... 177
Battery life ........................................................................\
............................................ 178
Low battery message ........................................................................\
....................... 178
Notes about using the battery ........................................................................\
...... 178
Cautions about using the battery ........................................................................\
 179
Notes about charging the battery ....................................................................... 179
Notes about charging with a computer connected...................................... 180
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care ............................ 180 
						

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Concepts in Photography
Standing photography
Compose your shot; stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length 
apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.
Shooting postures
A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a good 
photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture can cause 
the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to maintain a 
steady base for your camera. When shooting with a low shutter speed, 
hold your breath to minimize body movement.
Holding the camera
Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger on 
the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support. 
						

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Concepts in Photography
Crouching photography
Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and keep 
a straight posture.
Using the display
To take photos at high or low angles, tilt the display up or down. You can 
tilt the display up to 90° upwards (
) or 45° downwards ().
• Keep the display closed () when the camera is not in use.
• Tilt the display only within the angle allowed. Failing to do so may 
damage your camera. 
						

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Concepts in Photography
Low-angle shot
A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below your eyeline, 
looking up the subject.
High-angle shot
A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above your eyeline, 
looking down on the subject. 
						

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Concepts in Photography
Aperture
The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the 
camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The 
aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let 
light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture 
is closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture, the 
brighter the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo.
Aperture sizes
Minimum aperture Medium aperture  Maximum aperture
Darker photo  
(aperture opened slightly) Brighter photo  
(aperture opened wide)
The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an “F-number.” 
The f-number represents the focal length divided by the diameter of the 
lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length has an f-number of 
F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm. (50 mm/25 mm=F2) The smaller 
the f-number, the greater the size of the aperture.
The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value (EV ). 
Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV ) means the amount of light doubles. 
Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV ) means the amount of light halves. 
You can also use the exposure compensation feature to fine-tune the 
amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1/2, 1/3 EV, and so on.
+1 EV
F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8 -1 EV
Exposure Value Steps 
						

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Concepts in Photography
Aperture value and the depth of field
You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the 
aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (DOF), which can be 
expressed as small or large.
A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF
The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together and 
control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture. The 
number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night scenes. If 
an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an equal number 
of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of sections is double the 
number of blades.
For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an 
aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.
7 blades 8 blades 
						

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Concepts in Photography
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the 
shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it 
controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it 
reaches the image sensor.
Usually, the shutter speed is manually adjustable. The measurement of the 
shutter speed is known as the “Exposure Value” (EV ), which is marked in 
intervals of 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, 1/1000 s, 1/2000 s, and so on.
Exposure+1 EV
-1 EV
1s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s Shutter Speed
Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in. Likewise, 
the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in.
As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time 
to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast 
shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes 
darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.
0.8 s 0.004 s 
						

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Concepts in Photography
ISO sensitivity
The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the camera. 
This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known as ISO 
standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used to represent 
the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the image.
ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an  
ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an 
ISO 100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in “noise”—small 
specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot a noisy 
or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low ISO setting 
to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in darkened 
environments or at night.
Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity
Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive to 
light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using a low 
ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter speed to 
allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny day when 
light is abundant, a low ISO sensitivity does not require a low shutter 
speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity and a fast 
shutter speed will result in a blurry photo.
A photo captured with a tripod and  high sensitivity A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity