Samsung NX300M - Chapter 5 Camera Settings Menu; User Settings

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Chapter 5

Camera settings menu

Learn about the user settings and general settings menu.

You can adjust the settings to better suit your needs and preferences.

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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 Photography15
- Crouching Photography15
- Using the Display16
- Low-Angle Shot17
- High-Angle Shot17
Aperture18
- Aperture Value and the Depth of Field19
Shutter Speed20
ISO Sensitivity21
How the Aperture Setting, Shutter Speed, and ISO Sensitivity Control Exposure22
Correlation between Focal Length, Angle, and Perspective23
Depth of Field24
- What Controls Out-Of-Focus Effects24
- Optical Preview26
Composition26
- Rule of Thirds26
- Photos with Two Subjects27
Flash28
- Flash Guide Number28
- Bounce Photography29
Chapter 130
My Camera30
Getting Started31
- Unpacking31
Camera Layout32
- Using the DIRECT LINK Button34
Inserting the Battery and Memory Card35
- Removing the Battery and Memory Card35
- Using the Memory Card Adapter35
Charging the Battery and Turning on Your Camera36
- Charging the Battery36
- Turning on Your Camera36
Performing the Initial Setup37
Selecting Functions (Options)38
- Selecting with Buttons38
- Selecting by Touch38
- Using M39
  - E.g. Selecting the Photo Size in P Mode39
- Using the Smart Panel40
  - E.g. Adjust the Exposure Value in P Mode40
Display Icons42
- In Shooting Mode42
- In Playback Mode44
  - Viewing Photos44
  - Playing Videos44
- Changing the Information Displayed45
Lenses46
- Lens Layout46
  - Locking or Unlocking the Lens47
- Lens Markings49
Accessories50
- External Flash Layout50
  - Connecting the External Flash51
- GPS Module Layout (Optional)53
- Attaching the GPS Module53
Shooting Modes55
- Smart Auto Mode55
- P Program Mode57
  - Program Shift58
  - Minimum Shutter Speed58
- A Aperture Priority Mode59
- S Shutter Priority Mode60
- M Manual Mode61
  - Framing Mode61
  - Using the Bulb Function62
- Lens Priority Mode62
- Smart Mode66
  - Using the Best Face Mode67
  - Capturing Panoramic Photos68
- Recording a Video70
- 3D Mode71
- Available Functions by Shooting Mode73
Chapter 274
Shooting Functions74
Size and Resolution75
- Photo Size75
- Quality76
ISO Sensitivity77
White Balance78
- Customizing Preset White Balance Options79
Picture Wizard (Photo Styles)81
AF Mode82
- Single AF83
- Continuous AF83
- Manual Focus84
AF Area85
- Selection AF85
- Multi AF86
- Face Detection AF86
- Self-Portrait AF87
Touch AF88
- AF Point88
- Tracking AF88
- One Touch Shot89
Focus Assist90
- MF Assist90
- Focus Peaking90
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)91
Drive (Shooting Method)92
- Single92
- Continuous92
- Burst93
- Timer93
- Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)94
- White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket)94
- Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)95
- Bracketing Setting95
Flash96
- Reducing the Red-Eye Effect97
- Adjusting the Flash Intensity97
Self Shot98
Metering99
- Multi99
- Spot100
- Center-Weighted100
  - Measuring the Exposure Value of the Focus Area101
Dynamic Range102
Smart Filter103
Exposure Compensation104
Exposure Lock105
Video Functions106
- Movie Size106
- Movie Quality106
- Multi Motion107
- Fader107
- Voice108
- Wind Cut108
- MIC Level108
Chapter 3109
Playback/Editing109
Searching and Managing Files110
- Viewing Photos110
- Viewing Image Thumbnails110
- Viewing Files by Category111
- Viewing Files as a Folder111
- Protecting Files112
  - Lock/Unlock All Files112
- Deleting Files113
Viewing Photos115
- Enlarging a Photo115
- Viewing a Slide Show115
- Auto Rotating116
- Creating a Print Order (DPOF)116
Playing Videos117
- Trimming a Video During Playback117
- Capturing an Image During Playback118
Editing Photos119
- Cropping a Photo119
- Rotating a Photo120
- Resizing Photos120
- Adjusting Your Photos121
- Retouching Faces122
- Reducing Red-Eye122
- Applying Smart Filter Effects123
Chapter 4124
Wireless Network124
Connecting to a WLAN and Configuring Network Settings125
- Connecting to a WLAN125
  - Setting Network Options126
  - Manually Setting the IP Address126
- Using the Login Browser127
- Network Connection Tips128
- Entering Text129
Saving Files to a Smart Phone Automatically130
Sending Photos or Videos to a Smart Phone131
Using a Smart Phone as a Remote Shutter Release133
Using Auto Backup to Send Photos or Videos135
- Installing the Program for Auto Backup on Your PC135
- Sending Photos or Videos to a PC135
Sending Photos or Videos Via Email137
- Changing Email Settings137
- Sending Photos or Videos Via Email139
Using Photo or Video Sharing Websites141
- Accessing a Website141
- Uploading Photos or Videos142
Using Samsung Link to Send Files143
- Uploading Photos to Online Storage143
- Viewing Photos or Videos on Devices that Support Samsung Link144
Sending Photos Using Wi-Fi Direct146
Camera Settings Menu147
Chapter 5147
User Settings148
- ISO Customizing148
  - ISO Step148
  - Auto ISO Range148
- Noise Reduction148
- Bracket Set149
- DMF (Direct Manual Focus)149
- Color Space150
- Distortion Correct151
- Touch Operation151
- Ifn Customizing151
- User Display151
- Key Mapping152
- Grid Line153
- AF Lamp153
Setting154
Chapter 6159
Connecting to External Devices159
Viewing Files on an HDTV or 3D TV160
- Viewing Files on an HDTV160
- Viewing Files on a 3D TV161
Transferring Files to Your Computer162
- Transferring Files to Your Windows os Computer162
  - Connecting the Camera as a Removable Disk162
  - Disconnecting the Camera (for Windows XP)163
- Transferring Files to Your Mac os163
Using Programs on a PC165
- Installing Programs from the Provided CD165
  - Available Programs When Using I-Launcher165
- Using I-Launcher165
- Installing Adobe Photoshop Lightroom169
- Using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom169
Appendix170
Chapter 7170
Error Messages171
Maintaining the Camera172
- Cleaning the Camera172
- Using or Storing the Camera173
- About Memory Card175
- About the Battery179
Before Contacting a Service Center183
Camera Specifications186
Glossary191
Optional Accessories197
Index199

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