Samsung NX300 - Chapter 1; My Camera

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Chapter 1

My Camera

Learn about your camera’s layout, display icons, lens, optional accessories,

and basic functions.

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Default Chapter2
- Copyright Information2
- Health and Safety Information3
- Indications Used in this Manual7
- Table of Contents8
Concepts in Photography14
Shooting Postures14
- Holding the Camera14
- Standing Photography14
- Crouching Photography15
- Using the Display15
- Low-Angle Shot16
- High-Angle Shot16
Aperture17
- Aperture Value and the Depth of Field18
Shutter Speed19
ISO Sensitivity20
How the Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity Control Exposure21
Correlation between Focal Length, Angle, and Perspective22
Depth of Field23
- What Controls Out-Of-Focus Effects23
- Optical Preview25
Composition25
- Rule of Thirds25
- Photos with Two Subjects26
Flash27
- Flash Guide Number27
- Bounce Photography28
Chapter 129
My Camera29
Getting Started30
- Unpacking30
Camera Layout31
- Using the DIRECT LINK Button33
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card34
- Removing the Battery and Memory Card34
- Using the Memory Card Adapter34
Charging the Battery and Turning on Your Camera35
- Charging the Battery35
  - Turning on Your Camera35
Performing the Initial Setup36
Selecting Functions (Options)37
- Selecting with Buttons37
- Selecting by Touch37
- Using M38
  - E.g. Selecting the Photo Size in P Mode38
- Using the Smart Panel39
  - E.g. Adjust the Exposure Value in P Mode39
Display Icons41
- In Shooting Mode41
- In Playback Mode43
  - Viewing Photos43
  - Playing Videos43
- Changing the Information Displayed44
Lenses45
- Lens Layout45
  - Locking or Unlocking the Lens46
- Lens Markings48
Accessories49
- External Flash Layout49
  - Connecting the External Flash50
- GPS Module Layout (Optional)52
- Attaching the GPS Module52
Shooting Modes54
- Smart Auto Mode54
- P Program Mode56
  - Program Shift57
  - Minimum Shutter Speed57
- A Aperture Priority Mode58
- S Shutter Priority Mode59
  - Shutter Priority Mode59
- M Manual Mode60
- Lens Priority Mode61
- Smart Mode65
  - Using the Best Face Mode66
  - Capturing Panoramic Photos67
- Recording a Video69
- 3D Mode70
- Available Functions by Shooting Mode72
Shooting Functions73
Chapter 273
Size and Resolution74
- Photo Size74
- Quality75
ISO Sensitivity76
White Balance77
- Customizing Preset White Balance Options78
Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)80
AF Mode81
- Single AF82
- Continuous AF82
- Manual Focus83
AF Area84
- Selection AF84
- Multi AF85
- Face Detection AF85
- Self-Portrait AF86
Touch AF87
- AF Point87
- Tracking AF87
- One Touch Shot88
Focus Assist89
- MF Assist89
- Focus Peaking89
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)90
Drive (Shooting Method)91
- Single91
- Continuous91
- Burst92
- Timer92
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)93
- White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)93
- Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)94
- Bracketing Setting94
Flash95
- Reducing the Red-Eye Effect96
- Adjusting the Flash Intensity96
Metering98
- Multi98
- Spot99
- Center-Weighted99
  - Measuring the Exposure Value of the Focus Area100
Dynamic Range101
Smart Filter102
Exposure Compensation103
Exposure Lock104
Video Functions105
- Movie Size105
- Movie Quality105
- Multi Motion106
- Fader106
- Voice107
- Wind Cut107
- MIC Level107
Chapter 3108
Playback/Editing108
Searching and Managing Files109
- Viewing Photos109
- Viewing Image Thumbnails109
- Viewing Files by Category110
- Viewing Files as a Folder110
- Protecting Files111
  - Lock/Unlock All Files111
- Deleting Files112
Viewing Photos114
- Enlarging a Photo114
- Viewing a Slide Show114
- Auto Rotating115
- Creating a Print Order (DPOF)115
Playing Videos116
- Trimming a Video During Playback116
- Capturing an Image During Playback117
Editing Photos118
- Cropping a Photo118
- Rotating a Photo119
Chapter 4123
Wireless Network123
Connecting to a WLAN and Configuring Network Settings124
- Connecting to a WLAN124
  - Setting Network Options125
  - Manually Setting the IP Address125
- Using the Login Browser126
  - Network Connection Tips127
  - Entering Text128
Saving Files to a Smart Phone Automatically129
Sending Photos or Videos to a Smart Phone130
Using a Smart Phone as a Remote Shutter Release132
Using Auto Backup to Send Photos or Videos134
- Installing the Program for Auto Backup on Your PC134
- Sending Photos or Videos to a PC134
Sending Photos or Videos Via Email136
- Changing Email Settings136
- Sending Photos or Videos Via Email138
Using Photo or Video Sharing Websites140
- Accessing a Website140
- Uploading Photos or Videos141
Using Allshare Play to Send Files142
- Uploading Photos to Online Storage142
- Viewing Photos or Videos on Devices that Support Allshare Play143
Sending Photos Using Wi-Fi Direct145
Camera Settings Menu146
Chapter 5146
User Settings147
- ISO Customizing147
  - ISO Step147
  - Auto ISO Range147
- Noise Reduction147
- Bracket Set148
- DMF (Direct Manual Focus)148
- Color Space149
- Distortion Correct150
- Touch Operation150
- Ifn Customizing150
- User Display150
- Key Mapping151
- Grid Line152
- AF Lamp152
Setting153
Chapter 6158
Connecting to External Devices158
Viewing Files on an HDTV or 3D TV159
- Viewing Files on an HDTV159
- Viewing Files on a 3D TV160
Transferring Files to Your Computer161
- Transferring Files to Your Windows os Computer161
  - Connecting the Camera as a Removable Disk161
  - Disconnecting the Camera (for Windows XP)162
- Transferring Files to Your Mac os162
Using Programs on a PC164
- Installing Programs from the Provided CD164
  - Available Programs When Using I-Launcher164
- Using I-Launcher164
Appendix169
Chapter 7169
Error Messages170
Maintaining the Camera171
- Cleaning the Camera171
- Using or Storing the Camera172
- About Memory Card174
- About the Battery178
Before Contacting a Service Center182
Camera Specifications185
Glossary190
Optional Accessories196
Index198
FCC Notice201

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