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Using a smart phone as a remote shutter 
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Use the Bluetooth Shutter function in Samsung Camera Manager on the 
smart phone to use the smart phone as a remote shutter for the camera.
• This feature is supported by smart phones running the Android OS. We 
recommend that you use the latest version. This feature is not available for 
iOS devices.
• You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before 
using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from 
the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera 
Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by 
Android OS 4.2.2 or higher.
1 Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth. 
2 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager. 
3 Select Bluetooth Shutter.
4 On the smart phone, touch  to capture the photo. 
• Select Press and touch  to capture a single photo at each time 
you touch 
.
• Select Press & Hold  and touch  to allow [Shutter] remain 
pressed. Press 
 again to release [Shutter]. When capturing 
continuous shots or using the Bulb function, select Press & Hold  
and touch 
 to capture photos for the desired time.
• Touch  to start recording a video and touch  to stop a video.
• The ideal distance for a Bluetooth connection between devices may vary, 
depending on your surroundings and your smart phone.
• The smart phone must be within 23 ft (7 m) of the camera to use this feature.
• The Bluetooth Shutter function will deactivate when:
 -There is an incoming call on the smart phone.
 -Either the camera or the smart phone turns off.
 -The device loses a Bluetooth connection.
 -The Bluetooth connection is poor or unstable. 
						

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Saving files to a smart phone automatically
When you capture a photo with your camera, the photo is saved to a smart 
phone automatically using the Quick Transfer feature.
• The Quick Transfer feature is supported by smart phones or tablets running 
the Android OS. (Some features may not be supported by some models.) 
Before using this feature, update the device’s firmware to the latest version. 
If the firmware version is not the most recent, this function may not perform 
properly.
• You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before 
using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from 
the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera 
Manager is compatible with the Samsung NX1 camera and is supported by 
Android OS 4.2.2 or higher.
• If you set this function, the setting is maintained even when you change the 
Shooting mode.
• This feature may not be supported in some modes or may not be available 
with some shooting options.
• The Quick Transfer feature is only supported via a Bluetooth connection.
• You cannot use the Quick Transfer feature if the camera is connected to a 
smart phone that does not support Bluetooth via a Wi-Fi connection.
• If a smart phone that does not support Bluetooth is registered to the camera, 
you must delete it and register a smart phone that supports Bluetooth.
1 In Shooting mode, touch .
• You can also press [R], and then select .
• If the pop-up message that prompts you to download the 
application appears, select Next.
2 On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.
• To start the application automatically on an NFC-enabled smart 
phone, turn on the function and place the smart phone near 
the NFC tag (p. 34) on the camera. Verify that the smart phone is 
connected to your camera, and then skip to step 5.
3 Select the camera from the list on the smart phone.
• The smart phone can connect to only one camera at a time. 
						

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4 On the camera, confirm the smart phone‘s registration 
request.
• If the smart phone has been connected to your camera before, it is 
connected automatically.
• The Quick Transfer icon on the camera’s screen will be changed to 
an icon that shows the connection status (
).
• If the pop-up message that prompts you to set the auto time 
setting appears, select Ye s to sync the camera’s date and time to 
the smart phone’s. (p. 195)
5 Capture a photo.
• The captured photo is saved to the camera in its original size and a 
preview image is transferred to the smart phone. Select the preview 
image on the smart phone to transfer the original photo from the 
camera to the smart phone.
• If you captured continuous photos, the first captured photo is 
transferred to the smart phone.
• If the GPS feature is activated on the smart phone, the GPS 
information will be saved with the captured photo. 
						

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Sending photos via email
Connect to a network and send stored photos on the camera via email.
Connecting to a WLAN
Learn to connect via an access point (AP) when you are in a range of a 
WLAN. You can also configure network settings.
1 In Playback mode, touch .
• The camera automatically searches for available AP devices.
• If a pop-up message about data collection regulations appears, 
read and agree to it.
2 Select an AP.
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• Select Refresh to refresh the list of connectable APs.
• Select Add wireless network  to add an AP manually. When you 
add an AP manually, the AP name must be in English.
Icon Description
Ad hoc AP
Secured AP
WPS AP
Signal strength
Press [e] (right) or touch  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. 167) 
						

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• When a login page appears, refer to “Using the login browser“.  
(p. 165)
• 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.
• The same AP may be listed twice, with different frequencies, 
because your camera supports the dual band function.
Setting network options
1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press [e] 
(right) or touch 
.
2 Select each option, and then enter the required information.
Option Description
Network PasswordEnter the network password.
IP SettingSet the IP address automatically or manually.
Manually setting the IP address
1 In the Wi-Fi Setting screen, move to an AP, and then press [e] 
(right) or touch 
.
2 Select IP Setting 
: Manual.
3 Select each option, and then enter the required information.
Option Description
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 log-in information via the log-in screen when 
connecting to some access points.
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.
• The login browser may not close automatically after you log into some pages. 
If this occurs, close the login browser by touching 
, and then proceed 
with the desired operation.
• 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. 
						

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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 to 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 a network via a printer.
• You cannot connect your camera to a network and a TV simultaneously.
• Connecting to a network may incur additional charges. Costs will vary 
based on the conditions in your contract.
• If you cannot connect to a WLAN, try another AP from the available AP 
list.
• 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.
• Files that you transfer to another device may not be supported by the 
device. In this case, use a computer to play back the files. 
						

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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
Change case.
Switch between Symbol/Number mode and the normal mode.
• Touch to enter a space.
• Change the input language by dragging it to the left or the 
right.
Save the displayed text.
Delete the last letter.
• You can use only the English alphabet in some modes, regardless of the 
display language.
• The number of characters you can enter varies depending on the situation.
• The screen may differ depending on the input mode.
• Touch and hold a key to enter the character at the upper right corner of the 
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Sending photos via email
You can send photos stored on the camera via email. For information 
about entering text, refer to “Entering text“. (p. 167)
1 In Playback mode, touch .
• In thumbnail view, select  
: a file, and then press [f]. You can 
select up to 5 files. The total size must be 7 MB or less.
2 Connect to a WLAN. (p. 163)
3 Select the Sender box, enter your email address, and then 
touch 
.
• If you have previously saved your information, it will be inserted 
automatically. (p. 169)
• To use an address from the list of previous senders, select  
:  
an address.
4 Select the Receiver box, enter an email address, and then 
touch 
.
• To use an address from the list of previous recipients, select  
:  
an address.
• Select  to add additional recipients. You can input up to  
30 recipients.
• Select  to delete an address from the list.
5 Select Next .
6 Select the comment box, enter your comments, and then 
touch 
.
7 Select Send.
• The camera will send the email.
• If an email fails to send, a message prompting you to send it again 
appears. 
						

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• Even if a photo appears to have transferred successfully, errors with the 
recipient’s email account may cause the photo to be rejected or recognized 
as spam.
• You may not be able to send an email if no network connection is available or 
if your email account settings are incorrect.
• You cannot send an email if the combined file sizes exceed the 7 MB. If the 
selected photo has a resolution higher than 2M, it will be automatically 
resized to a lower resolution.
• If you cannot send an email because of firewall or user authentication 
settings, contact your network administrator or network service provider.
• If there are no files in the camera‘s memory, you cannot use this feature.
Storing a sender’s information
In the email menu, you can change settings for storing a sender’s 
information. For information about entering text, refer to “Entering text“. 
(p. 167)
1 In Playback mode, touch .
• The camera will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via 
the most recently connected AP device.
• If the camera has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will 
search for available AP devices. (p. 163)
2 Press [f].
3 Select Sender Setting.
4 Select the Name box, enter your name, and then touch .
Sender SettingBack
Name
Save
Email
Reset