Samsung NX10 User manual

This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
User Manual
NX10
Click a topic
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Basic shooting
Extended shooting functions
Playback/Editing
Camera settings menu
Appendixes

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Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak
performance of your camera.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your camera or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
Do not use your camera near flammable or
explosive gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles,
or flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the camera or its accessories.
Keep your camera away from small children and
pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach
of small children and animals. Small parts may cause
choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and
accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than
1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too
close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or
permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can
cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully and
sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your camera
with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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Warning—situations that could cause injury to
yourself or others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to
your camera or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional
information
Do not use your camera near flammable or
explosive gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles,
or flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry
flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the
same compartment as the camera or its accessories.
Keep your camera away from small children and
pets
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach
of small children and animals. Small parts may cause
choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and
accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than
1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too
close to your subject’s eyes can cause temporary or
permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers
with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and
chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can
cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local
regulations when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully and
sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your camera
with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can
void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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Safety warningsSafety warnings
Safety precautionsSafety precautions
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or
high temperatures for an extended period of
time. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme
temperatures can cause permanent damage to your
camera’s internal components.
Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,
humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage
to moving parts and internal components.
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing
it for an extended period of time. Installed batteries
may leak or corrode over time and cause serious
damage to your camera.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it
on beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera from impact, shock, bending, or
press of heavy goods when you connect either cable
or power cord. It may damage your camera or cable
or cause by electric shock or fire.
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adaptors
and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing
the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or
improperly installing batteries and memory cards can
damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your
camera’s compartments, slots, or access points.
Damage due to improper use may not be covered by
your warranty.
Do not use broken power cord, plug, or wall-outlet. It
may cause by electric shock or fire.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards
from damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very
cold or very hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or
above 40º C/104º F). Extreme temperatures can
reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and
can cause memory cards to malfunction.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal
objects, as this can create a connection between
the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to
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temporary or permanent battery damage.
Prevent memory cards from making contact with
liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the
memory card clean with a soft cloth before inserting
in your camera.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the
memory card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to
heavy impact or pressure.
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted
by other cameras or by a computer. Reformat the
memory card with your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory
card.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your
camera, cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may
discolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean
your lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Allow only qualified personnel to service your
camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the
camera or attempt to service the camera yourself. Any
damage that results from unqualified service is not
covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After
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charging is finished, disconnect the cable from your
camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must
be recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not
in use.
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.
Exercise caution when using the camera in
humid environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment
to a warm and humid one, condensation can form on
the delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. In
this situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisture
has evaporated before using the camera.
Check that the camera is operating properly
before use
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any
loss of files or damage that may result from camera
malfunction or improper use.
Copyright information
Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition
Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.
QuickTime®and QuickTime®logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
used under licence.
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Organization of the user manual
Basic functions 12
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and
basic functions for shooting.
Basic shooting 37
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a
mode and how to record a video.
Extended shooting functions 49
Learn about the options you can set in
shooting mode. By using the shooting options,
you can enjoy more customized pictures and
movies.
Playback/Editing 76
Learn how to play back photos, videos, and
edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo
printer, TV, or HDTV.
Camera settings menu 100
The camera use environment can be set to a
desired state by using the setup menu.
Appendixes 106
Refer to settings, error messages,
specifications, and maintenance tips.
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual
may be changed without prior notice due to
upgrade of camera functions.
• For Open Source License information, refer to the
“OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Marking
Smart Auto
Program
Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed Priority
Manual
Night
Portrait
Landscape
Scene
Movie
Shooting mode explanation shown next to the title
This shows that the functions explained can only be
selected from within the shooting mode. In the case
of the mode, this corresponds to only part of
the scene.
Ex) Adjusting exposure (brightness)
The diagram below reflects the actual shooting mode
dial on the camera body.
Your desired shooting mode can be selected by
rotating the shooting mode dial.
The diagram below shows the status has been
changed to ( ).
Directional Keys in the User's Manual
When explaining the steps needed for navigating the
menu, the up, down, left and right directional arrows
are shown below.
Ex) Executing the 'Play' mode
The user can check saved pictures and movies.
1Press [ ]
• Show most recently saved files.
2
Check the following pictures sequentially by
using [
 ].
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
The images can be taken bright or dark according to the
amount of light. In this case, appropriate adjustment can
be made by controlling the amount of light entered into
the lens.
 Applying -  0  Applying +
(Program),
(Aperture
priority),
(Shutter priority),
(Night),
(Portrait),
(Landscape),
(Scene), or
(Movie) mode.
Currently
selected
shooting
mode
AF MF
WB
ISO
[  ]
[  ]
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Menu display used in this manual
Menu display of the photo shooting mode
Menu display of the movie shooting mode
Ex) Setting the image quality of movie file
1Set the mode dial to .
2Press [MENU]
3Select Shooting1 (1) →Quality
4Select a desired image quality
Icons used in this manual
Symbol Explanation
Additional information about the function
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ] Camera buttons; for example: [Shutter]
(represents the shutter button)
( ) Shows the reference page
→
Display when selecting a menu or option within
the step
Example: Select
Shooting 1 (1) →Quality.
(represents select
Shooting 1 (1) , and then
Quality)
*Comment explaining symbols
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviations Explanation
AF (Auto Focus) Auto focus
BKT (Bracketing)
Bracketing
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Printing order mark
EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)Optical image
stabilization
ISO (International Standard for color
negative film) Film sensitivity
WB (White Balance) White balance
MENU OK
12 3 1 1 2 3
Shooting 1(
1
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Shooting 2(
2
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Shooting 3(
3
)
User setup (
1
)
Setting 1(
1
)
Setting 2(
2
)
Setting 3(
3
)
MENU OK
12 3 1 1 2 3
Shooting 1(
1
)
Shooting 2(
2
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Shooting 3(
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Pressing the shutter
Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway
down
Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a
person, animal, or still life
Background: the objects around the subject
Composition: the combination of a subject and
background
SubjectSubject
BackgroundBackground
CompositionComposition
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Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera
determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure
with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.
By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker
or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)
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Viewing files by category in
Smart Album
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79
Deleting all files on the
memory card
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81
Viewing files as a slide show
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82
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
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90
Connecting your camera to a
computer
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91
Adjusting sound and volume
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102
Adjusting the brightness of the
display
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102
Changing the display language

102
Setting the date and time
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104
Formatting the memory card
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103
Troubleshooting
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112
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Taking photos of people
mode → Beauty Shot
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46
Red-eye reduction
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55
Face Detection AF
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62
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Taking photos at night or in
the dark
mode
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44
Flash setting options
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54
ISO speed setting
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58
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Taking action photos
mode
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41
Continuous, Burst shooting
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71
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Taking photos of text, insects,
or flowers
mode → Close-up shot
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38
Using the White Balance
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66
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Adjusting the exposure
(brightness)
ISO speed setting
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58
Adjusting exposure
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64
Metering
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65
BRK(Bracketing)
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72
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Applying a different effect
Picture Wizard
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73
Photo Style
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86
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Reducing camera shake
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
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Quick reference

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Contents
Basic functions .................................................... 12
Unpacking................................................................. 13
Title and role of each part.......................................... 14
Diopter adjustment dial/eye-cup/Status lamp........... 16
Description for each part of the lens......................... 17
Preparations before shooting .................................... 18
Charging the battery................................................. 18
Installing the battery.................................................. 19
Installing the memory card........................................ 20
Mounting/dismounting the lens ................................ 21
Connecting the strap................................................ 22
Turning on the power and initialization....................... 23
Icons ........................................................................ 25
Option/menu selection method................................. 26
Using the dial............................................................ 26
Using [Fn] ................................................................. 27
Setting the display and sound................................... 28
Changing the display type ........................................ 28
Setting user display .................................................. 29
Setting the sound ..................................................... 29
Simple picture-taking method ................................... 30
Tips for getting a clearer photo.................................. 31
Holding your camera correctly.................................. 31
Image stabilization .................................................... 31
Half-pressing the shutter button ............................... 31
Preventing your subject from being out of focus....... 32
Setting the automatic/manual focus function............ 33
Zooming................................................................... 33
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)............................... 34
Using the OIS in the menu option ............................ 35
Depth preview .......................................................... 36
Basic shooting ..................................................... 37
Using the Smart Auto mode...................................... 38
Using the Program mode.......................................... 39
Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,
or Manual mode........................................................ 40
Using the Aperture Priority mode.............................. 40
Aperture value .......................................................... 40
Using the Shutter Priority mode................................ 41
Shutter speed........................................................... 41
Using the Manual mode ........................................... 42
Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode ................ 44
Using the night mode ............................................... 44
Using the portrait mode............................................ 44
Using the landscape mode....................................... 44
Using the Scene mode.............................................. 45
Using the Beauty Shot mode .................................. 46
Recording a Movie .................................................... 47
Setting the aperture value......................................... 47
To fade out the screen.............................................. 47
Using the Wind Cut .................................................. 48

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Contents
Extended shooting functions............................... 49
Setting the resolution and quality............................... 50
Setting a resolution................................................... 50
Setting the image quality of the picture..................... 51
Setting the quality of movie....................................... 51
Noise reduction ........................................................ 52
Using the timer function ............................................ 53
Setting the timer function.......................................... 53
Taking a picture in a dark place................................. 54
Using the flash popup button ................................... 54
Setting the flash option............................................. 54
Using the red-eye fix function ................................... 55
1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain ........................................... 55
Adjusting the amount of flash light............................ 56
Using an external flash unit (purchased separately) .. 57
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity...................................... 58
Focusing methods .................................................... 59
Changing the Focusing methods.............................. 59
AF Priority................................................................. 59
Using the AF assist light ........................................... 60
Changing the focus area .......................................... 60
Setting the focus of the selected area ...................... 61
Face detection .......................................................... 62
Normal face detection .............................................. 62
Self-portrait face detection ....................................... 63
Brightness and color adjustment of picture............... 64
Adjusting the exposure (brightness).......................... 64
Exposure adjustment................................................ 64
Changing the brightness measurement method....... 65
Setting the white balance ......................................... 66
Color space.............................................................. 69
Smart range ............................................................. 70
Changing the shooting method................................. 71
Successive shooting method and timer setup.......... 71
Detailed bracket setup ............................................. 72
Special effect/photo retouching................................. 73
Picture wizard........................................................... 73
Key Mapping............................................................. 75
Setting the Key Mapping .......................................... 75

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Contents
Playback/Editing .................................................. 76
Play (picture/movie) ................................................... 77
Viewing pictures in the play mode ............................ 77
View files in the smart album by category................. 79
Converting into the thumbnail view........................... 79
File protection........................................................... 80
Deleting a file ............................................................ 80
Enlargement/reduction ............................................. 82
View a movie ............................................................ 83
Picture editing ........................................................... 85
Cha.nging the resolution........................................... 85
Rotating.................................................................... 85
Red-eye fix ............................................................... 86
Adjusting the backlight ............................................. 86
Picture style.............................................................. 86
Face retouching........................................................ 86
Setting the print info (DPOF) ..................................... 87
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV................................... 89
Transferring files to your computer ............................ 91
For Windows users .................................................. 91
For Mac users .......................................................... 94
Using Samsung Master ............................................ 95
Using the Samsung RAW Converter ......................... 96
Correcting the exposure ........................................... 97
Handling the JPEG/TIFF files as you edit RAW files.. 98
Saving the RAW files into JPEG or TIFF format ........ 98
Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) ....... 99
Camera settings menu....................................... 100
Camera settings menu............................................ 101
Sound .................................................................... 102
Display.................................................................... 102
Normal setup 1....................................................... 103
Normal setup 2....................................................... 104
Normal setup 3....................................................... 105
Appendixes ........................................................ 106
Error messages....................................................... 107
Camera maintenance.............................................. 108
Cleaning your camera............................................. 108
About memory cards.............................................. 109
About the battery.................................................... 110
Before contacting a service center .......................... 112
Camera specifications............................................. 115
Lens specifications.................................................. 119
Accessories (optional items).................................... 120
Index ....................................................................... 122

Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Unpacking …………………………………………………13
Title and role of each part ………………………………14
Preparations before shooting ……………………………18
Turning on the power and initialization …………………23
Option/menu selection method …………………………26
Setting the display and sound……………………………28
Simple picture-taking method……………………………30
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………31

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Unpacking
Check your product box for the following items.
Camera (Body cap,
eye-cup, Hot-shoe
cover included)
USB cable Battery Strap
Software installation
CD (including user's
manual)
Quick Start Manual Charger/AC power
cable
The image of components or optional parts can differ from that of actual products.
For more information about optional items, see “Accessories(optional items).” (p. 120)

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Title and role of each part
Mode dial (p. 5)
AF-assist light
/timer lamp (p. 60)
Power switch (p. 23)
Lens mount index
(p. 21)
Hot-shoe
cover (p. 58)
Strap holder
(p. 22)
Built-in flash
(p. 54)
Dial (p. 26)
Shutter button (p. 7)
Lens removal
button (p. 21)
Lens mount (p. 21)
Flash button
(p. 54)
Depth preview button
(p. 36)
Hot-shoe (p. 58)
Green button*
Drive mode button (p. 71)
Diopter adjustment
dial (p. 16)
* Use the green button [ ].
The following setup values are initialized if the button is pushed once in the standby state
for shooting.
Program shift / Detailed setup of picture wizard / Fine tuning of white balance / Color Temp.
setting value / Adjusting the colors of screen menu / Timer / Flash EV / When selecting or setting
AF, shift the changed focus area to the center / Bracketing setup
Body cap (p. 21)
DC-IN port
HDMI port (p. 90)
Shutter release
connection port
USB/AV OUT Port
(p. 92)
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Title and role of each part
AEL button (p. 75)
EV button (p. 42)
Eye-cup (p. 16)
Display
Viewfinder
Eye sensor*
DISP button (p. 28)
Function(Fn) button (p. 27)
Direction key (p. 5)
Delete/Picture wizard
button (p. 80)
Battery chamber
cover (p. 19)
Playback
button (p. 77)
Tripod mount
* Use of eye sensor
Because the eye sensor enables the automatic conversion
between the display and the electronic view-finder (EVF), the
shooting information is shown on the viewfinder of the camera
as soon as the user uses the viewfinder. Do not overlap the eye
sensor with your hands or other materials.
Memory card
slot
Status lamp (p. 16)
Memory card cover
MENU button (p. 26)

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Title and role of each part
Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/
Status lamp
Use of Diopter adjustment dial
It is possible to adjust the
viewfinder appropriate for the
eyesight of user.
If the image is not shown clearly
through the viewfinder, move
the eyesight adjustment dial in
the left/right direction to have a
clear view.
Eye-cup
Removal of Eye-cup
When the camera is shipped,
the eyecup is attached to the
viewfinder. Push the Eye-cup
up as shown in the figure for
removal.
Eyesight
adjustment dial
Status lamp
In the case of saving a picture or
shooting a movie, this shows the
operating status of the camera by
blinking the status indicator lamp
• Blinking: When saving photos,
recording movies, being read by
a computer or printer.
• Steady: When there is no data
transfer or when connecting to a
computer or printer is complete.
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Title and role of each part
Description for each part of the lens
When purchasing the lens separately, please contact a service center to check the models compatible for use.
This user manual was prepared based on the SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens. Please refer to the Lens User’s Manual for
more information about lenses besides those above.
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Lens
contacts
Lens hood
mount
Zoom ring
Lens mount
connecting
point
OIS switch
(p. 34)
AF/MF switch
(p. 33)
Focus ring
(p. 32)
Lens
[SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS]
[SAMSUNG 30mm F2]
Focus ring
Lens
Lens mount
connecting
point

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Preparations before shooting
Charging the battery
Please charge the battery fully before using this
product.
Please make the connections as in the following figure.
Color of charge lamp Charging status
Red Charging
Green Fully charged
Turned off, or Yellow Charging error
To remove the battery from the charger, lift slightly in
the direction of the arrow.
Please use designated charger or batteries for proper
use. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any accident
that may occur from using a product other than
designated.
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INSERT
1
2
INSERT
AC power cord
CHARGE
INSERT
Charging lamp
Charger

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Preparations before shooting
Installing the battery
When taking out the battery, slightly pull down on the
lock lever. The battery may then be removed.
2
Lock lever
1
Open by
pushing in the
direction of the
arrow
3
Close by
pushing down
in the direction
of the arrow.

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Preparations before shooting
Installing the memory card
When taking out the memory card, you can remove it
by slightly pushing in the direction of insertion.
Please do not remove the memory card or battery
while the status indicator lamp is blinking. It may
cause loss or data or product damage.
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2
After checking
the direction of
metal terminal,
you can insert
the memory
card.