Samsung Nx1 User Manual

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Camera settings menu > User settings
Touch Operation
Set to enable touch operation in Shooting mode.
* Default
Option Description
OffDisable touch operations in Shooting mode. (You can use touch 
operations in other situations.)
On*Enable touch operations in Shooting mode.
AF Lamp
Select the AF lamp brightness. When shooting in dark places, turn the 
AF lamp on to improve the operation of the auto focus. The Auto Focus 
functions more accurately in dark places when the AF lamp is on. The AF 
lamp emits the light in irregular vertical patterns. (Off, High Brightness*, 
Medium Brightness, Low Brightness)
iFn Customizing
You can select options that can be adjusted when you press [i-Function] 
on an i-Function lens.
Option Description
ApertureSet to adjust the aperture value.
Shutter SpeedSet to adjust the shutter speed.
EVSet to adjust the exposure value.
ISOSet to adjust ISO sensitivity.
White BalanceSet to adjust the White Balance.
intelli-ZoomSet to adjust the zoom scale.
Lens Button Speed Settings
Set the zoom speed for the Power Zoom lens’ buttons at either fast, 
medium, or slow speed. At fast speed, zoom noise increases and can be 
recorded in videos. This function is available only when you attach the 
Power Zoom lens. 
						

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Camera settings menu > User settings
MobileLink/NFC Image Size
Set the size of photos to transfer to a smart phone using the MobileLink or 
NFC function.
* Default
OptionDescription
Resize to 2M or 
lowerIf a photo’s size is larger than 3M, the camera will 
transfer it after resizing it to 2M or lower.
Original*The photo will be transferred in its original size.
E-Shutter
* Default
Option Description
Off*Set to use the mechanical shutter.
OnSet to use the electronic shutter curtain first and the 
mechanical curtain second.
• This feature is available only when you attach a Samsung lens using a 
Samsung NX mount.
• When you use a large diameter lens and a fast shutter speed, a “bokeh“ effect 
(an aesthetic blur in out-of-focus areas) may be affected by the subject and 
the shooting conditions. To make the bokeh effect appear correctly, set the 
E-Shutter to Off.
• When you change the E-Shutter settings, the first curtain of the shutter is 
adjusted and you will hear a noise as the shutter adjusts. This is normal when 
preparing the camera to operate the E-Shutter.
• This feature is not available when you attach the external flash (SEF-580A). 
						

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Camera settings menu
Learn to configure your camera’s settings.
To set Setting 
options, In Shooting or Playback mode, press [m] 
: q 
:  
an option.
* Default
Item Description
Sound
• System Volume: Set the sound volume or turn all sound 
off entirely. ( Off, Low , Medium*, High)
Even if the system volume is turned off, the camera emits 
the sound while playing a video.
• AF Sound : Set the sound the camera emits when you 
half-press the shutter button on or off. ( Off, On *)
• Button Sound : Set the sound the camera emits when 
you press the buttons or touch the screen on or off.  
(Off , On *)
• The camera emits a sound only when the shutter speed 
is longer than 0.5 second.
• This option may not be available in Smart mode.
Quick View
Set the Quick View time length–the amount of time the 
camera displays a photo immediately after you capture 
it. Select  Hold+Focus Zoom to display the image after 
shooting with the focus area enlarged.  
(Off *, Hold+Focus Zoom, Hold, 1 sec, 3 sec, 5 sec)
* Default
Item Description
Display 
Adjust
Adjust the display brightness, auto brightness setting, 
display color, or level gauge.
• Display Brightness : You can adjust the display 
brightness manually.
• Auto Brightness : Turn auto brightness on or off.  
(Off , On *)
• Display Color : You can adjust the display color manually.
• Horizontal Calibration: Calibrate the level gauge. If the 
level gauge is not level, position the camera on the level 
surface, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
• You cannot access the Horizontal Calibration option 
in Playback mode.
• You cannot calibrate the level gauge in portrait 
orientation.
Auto Display 
OffSet the display off time. The display turns off if you do not 
use the camera for the time you set.  
(Off , 30 sec *, 1 min, 3 min , 5 min, 10 min )
Setting 
						

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Camera settings menu > Setting
* Default
ItemDescription
Power Save
Set power shut off time. The camera shuts off if you do not 
use it for the time you set. (30 sec , 1 min*, 3 min , 5 min,  
10 min , 30 min )
• The camera retains the power-off time setting even if 
you replace the battery.
• Power Save may not work if the camera is connected to 
a computer or a TV or playing a slide show or a movie.
• Power Save may not work when the camera is 
connected to a smart phone and Pro Suggest Market 
is in use.
Help Guide 
Display
• Mode Help Guide : Set to display help text about the 
selected mode when changing shooting modes.  
(Off *, On )
• Function Help Guide: Set to display help text about 
menus and functions. ( Off*, On )
Press [n] to hide the help text.
LanguageSet a language the camera shows on the display.
Date and 
TimeSet date, time, date format, and time zone. ( Time Zone, 
Date Settings , Time Settings, Date Type , Time Type)
* Default
Item Description
Video Out
Set the video signal output to the appropriate system for 
your country when connecting the camera to an external 
video device, such as an HDMI-supported TV.
• NTSC: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico, etc.
• PA L (Supports only PAL B, D, G, H, or I): Australia, Austria, 
Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 
England, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, 
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway, etc.
Anynet+ 
(HDMI-CEC)
When you connect the camera to an HDMI-supported 
TV that supports Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), you can control 
the playback functions of the camera with the TV remote 
control.
• Off : You cannot control the play function of camera with 
the TV remote control.
• On *: You can control the play function of camera with the 
TV remote control.
HDMI Output
When you connect the camera to an HDMI-supported TV 
with an HDMI cable, you can change the resolution of the 
image.
• NTSC: Auto *, 4096x2160p , 4096x2160p Clean out , 
3840x2160p , 3840x2160p Clean out , 1920x1080p, 
1280x720p , 720x480p, 720x576p (activates only when 
PA L  is selected)
If you select 4096x2160p Clean out or 3840x2160p 
Clean out , only a video without the camera‘s on-screen 
information is displayed on the TV. 
						

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Camera settings menu > Setting
* Default
ItemDescription
USB 
Connection
Set the action to perform when the camera is connected to 
a computer via USB.
• Mass Storage*: Set the camera to be recognized by the 
computer as a removable disk.
• Remote Access : Enable the camera to be controlled 
by software (Remote Studio) on a computer that is 
connected to the camera via USB.
File Name
Set the method of creating file names.
• Standard*: SAM_XXXX.JPG (sRGB)/ 
_SAMXXXX.JPG (Adobe RGB)
• Date :
 -sRGB files - MMDD XXXX.JPG. For example, for a photo 
captured on Jan. 01, the file name would be  
0101XXXX.jpg.
 -Adobe RGB files - _MDD XXXX.JPG for the months Jan 
through Sept. For the months Oct through Dec, the month 
number is replaced by the letters A (Oct.), B (Nov.), and  
C (Dec.). 
For example, for a photo captured on Feb. 03, the file 
name would be _203XXXX.jpg. For a photo captured on 
Oct. 05, the file name would be _A05XXXX.jpg.
* Default
Item Description
File Number
Set the method of numbering files and folders.
• Reset: After using the reset function, the next file name is 
started at 0001.
• Series*: New file numbers continue the existing number 
sequence, even if you have installed a new memory card, 
formatted the card, or deleted all photos.
• The first folder name is 100PHOTO. If you have selected 
the sRGB color space and Standard file naming, the first 
file name is SAM_0001.
• File name numbers are increased by 1 from SAM_0001 to 
SAM_9999.
• Folder numbers are increased by 1 from 100PHOTO to 
999PHOTO.
• The maximum number of files that can be saved in one 
folder is 9,999.
• File numbers are assigned according to DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File system) specifications.
• If you change a file name (for example, on a computer), 
the camera will not be able to play the file.
Folder Type
Set the type of folder.
• Standard*: XXXPHOTO
• Date : XXX_MMDD 
						

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Camera settings menu > Setting
* Default
ItemDescription
Format
Format the memory card. Formatting deletes all existing 
files including protected files. ( No*, Ye s )
Errors can occur if you use a memory card formatted by 
another brand of camera, a memory card reader, or a 
computer. Please format memory cards in the camera 
before using them to capture photos.
Bluetooth
Set to connect your camera to a smart phone automatically 
via the Bluetooth feature. If the devices have previously been 
connected and you launch Samsung Camera Manager on the 
smart phone, they will connect via Bluetooth automatically. 
(Off*, On )
Wi-Fi networkSet to connect to a Wi-Fi network. ( Off*, On )
My 
SmartphoneView the model name and connection status of the 
connected smart phone. You can also edit or delete the 
registered smart phone.
Bluetooth 
Auto Time SetSet to sync the camera’s date and time with the smart 
phone when connecting the camera to a smart phone via 
Bluetooth. ( Off*, On )
* Default
Item Description
Wi-Fi Privacy 
lock
Set to require a PIN when connecting the camera and a 
smart phone.
• PIN: Enter a PIN before connecting.
• None*: Allow a connection without requiring a PIN.
• Connections will automatically be made without 
requiring a PIN when using the NFC function.
• PINs are automatically generated and renewed only 
when you reset the camera settings or update the 
firmware.
• If you have previously connected your camera to a 
smart phone via a PIN, they will connect automatically.
Dual-band 
Mobile AP
Set a frequency for using the camera as an AP for the Quick 
Transfer, MobileLink, or Remote Viewfinder features.  
(2.4 GHz*, 5 GHz)
If you use the camera in a country other than the one 
where it was purchased, the 5 GHz Wi-Fi feature may not 
function properly, due to differences in radio frequencies. 
In this case, use the 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi feature instead. 
						

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Camera settings menu > Setting
* Default
ItemDescription
Sensor 
Cleaning
• Sensor Cleaning: Remove dust from the sensor.
• Start-Up Action: When on, the camera performs sensor 
cleaning each time you turn it on. ( Off*, On )
• Shut down Action : When on, the camera performs 
sensor cleaning each time you turn it off. ( Off*, On )
As this product uses interchangeable lenses, the sensor 
can get dust on it when you change lenses. This can lead 
to dust particles appearing in the photos you capture. We 
recommend that you do not change lenses when you are 
in a particularly dusty area. Also, make sure to attach the 
lens cap to the lens when not using it.
Battery 
Selection
Set the priority of using and charging the internal battery 
(in the camera) and external battery (in the vertical grip) 
when using a vertical grip. This function is supported only 
when the vertical grip is attached.
• Auto *: Use the external battery (in the vertical grip) first 
and charge the internal battery (in the camera) first.
• Internal : Use and charge the internal battery (in the 
camera) first. Use the external battery (in the vertical grip) 
after the internal battery (in the camera) is discharged.
• External : Use and charge the external battery (in 
the vertical grip) first. Use the internal battery (in the 
camera) after the external battery (in the vertical grip) is 
discharged.
* Default
Item Description
Reset
• Camera Menu*: Return the setup menu and shooting 
options to the factory defaults.
• Key Mapping: Return the custom button functions to the 
factory defaults.
• C1/C2 Mode: Return the Custom 1 and Custom 2 mode 
settings to the factory defaults.
• Bluetooth/Wi-Fi : Return the connection history, ID, and 
password of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi functions to the 
factory defaults.
• All : Return all settings to the factory defaults. (Date, time, 
language, and video output settings will not change.) 
						

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Camera settings menu > Setting
* Default
ItemDescription
Device 
Information
View the firmware version of the body and the lens,  
the Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth MAC address, and network 
certification number, or update the firmware.
• Software Update: Update the firmware of the camera body 
or lens, or download the firmware via Wi-Fi.  
( Body Firmware, Lens Firmware, Download via Wi-Fi)
• You can update the firmware by connecting the camera 
to a computer and starting i-Launcher. For more details, 
refer to page 216.
• You cannot run a firmware update without a fully 
charged battery. Recharge the battery fully before 
running a firmware update.
• If you update the firmware, user settings and values will 
be reset. (Date, time, language, and video out will not 
change.)
• Do not turn the camera off while the update is in 
progress.
• Remaining storage on the memory card must be more 
than 1 GB to update the firmware via Wi-Fi. 
• Updating firmware via Wi-Fi may not be stable 
depending on the quality of the network connection.
Open Source 
LicenseView open source licenses. 
						

							Chapter 6
Appendix
Get information about error messages, camera maintenance, using programs on a computer,  firmware updates, troubleshooting tips, specifications, and glossary terms. 
						

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Appendix
When the following error messages appear, try these remedies.
Error messagesSuggested remedies
Lens is lockedThe lens is locked. Rotate the lens counter-
clockwise until you hear a click. (p. 59)
Card Error
• Turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.
• Remove the memory card and insert it again.
• Format the memory card.
Low BatteryInsert a charged battery or recharge the battery.
No Image FileCapture photos or insert a memory card that 
contains photos.
File ErrorDelete the damaged file or contact a service 
center.
Memory FullDelete unnecessary files or insert a new memory 
card.
Card Locked
You can lock SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards to prevent 
files from being deleted. Unlock the card when 
shooting. (p. 203)
Error messagesSuggested remedies
Unable to capture a 
photo because folder 
and file number on 
the memory card 
reached the maximum 
values. Reset the 
folder number?
File names do not match the DCF standard. Follow 
the on-screen instructions to reset the folder 
number. 
Error 00Turn off your camera and remount the lens. If the 
message still appears, contact a service center.
Error 01/02
Turn off your camera, remove the battery, and 
insert again. If the message still appears, contact a 
service center.
Error messages