Samsung NX20 User manual

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Health and safety information
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people
or animals. If you use the flash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can
cause temporary or permanent eyesight damage.
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.
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 covering the camera with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a
fire.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the
charger during a thunderstorm.
This may result in electric shock.
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
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store
these materials near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.

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Health and safety information
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately
disconnect all power sources, such as the battery, and
then contact a Samsung service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a
camera in a certain area.
• Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
• Turn off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause
interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and
turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.
• Turn off the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can
interfere with medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities.
Follow all regulations, posted warnings, and directions from medical
personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain a minimum of 15 cm between this camera and all pacemakers
to avoid potential interference, as recommended by the manufacturer
and the independent research group, Wireless Technology Research.
If you have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with
a pacemaker or other medical device, turn off the camera immediately
and contact the manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for
guidance.
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
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.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended,
Lithium-ion replacement batteries. Do not damage or heat
the battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a fire or personal
injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables
and accessories.
• Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can
cause batteries to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.
• Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by
unapproved batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a fire or electric shock.

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Health and safety information
Do not touch the flash while it fires.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose
outlet when you charge batteries.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
Exercise caution when you connect cables and install
batteries and memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly
install batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors,
and accessories.
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera
case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a fire.
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.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your
camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files. The manufacturer is
not responsible for any loss of data.
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.
If the camera overheats, remove the battery and allow it to
cool down.
• Prolonged usage of the camera may overheat the battery and raise
the internal temperature of the camera. If the camera stops operating,
remove the battery and allow it to cool down.
• High internal temperatures may result in noise in your photos. This is
normal and does not affect your camera’s overall performance.

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Health and safety information
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere
with unshielded or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such
as pacemakers, hearing aids, medical devices, and other electronic
devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the manufacturers of your
electronic devices to solve any interference problems you experience.
To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices
or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
• Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring
sensitive data in public areas or on open networks.
• The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that
infringe on copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public
decency ordinances.

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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode indications
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
t
Program
P
Aperture Priority
A
Shutter Priority
S
Manual
M
Custom
T
Lens Priority
i
Scene
s
Movie
v
Wi-Fi
B
Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ]
Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the
shutter button.
( )
Page number of related information
→
The order of options or menus you must select to
perform a step; for example: Select 1→Quality
(represents select 1, and then Quality).
The number next to the icon may vary depending on
the shooting mode. That is, some options may be
located under 2or 3.
This manual is based on Program mode.
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Annotation

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Contents
Chapter 1
My Camera
Getting started ............................................................................ 29
Unpacking..................................................................................... 29
Camera layout ............................................................................. 30
Display icons ............................................................................... 33
In Shooting mode.......................................................................... 33
Capturing photos ............................................................................ 33
Recording videos ............................................................................ 34
About the level gauge...................................................................... 34
In Playback mode.......................................................................... 35
Viewing photos ............................................................................... 35
Playing videos ................................................................................. 35
Lenses.......................................................................................... 36
Lens layout.................................................................................... 36
Locking or unlocking the lens.......................................................... 37
Lens markings............................................................................... 39
Accessories ................................................................................. 40
External flash layout....................................................................... 40
Connecting the flash...................................................................... 41
GPS module layout (optional)......................................................... 42
Attaching the GPS module ............................................................ 42
Tips
Concepts in Photography
Shooting postures....................................................................... 13
Holding the camera.......................................................................... 13
Standing photography...................................................................... 13
Crouching photography ................................................................... 14
Using the display.............................................................................. 14
Low-angle shot ................................................................................ 15
High-angle shot................................................................................ 15
Aperture ....................................................................................... 16
Aperture value and the depth of field................................................ 17
Shutter speed.............................................................................. 18
ISO sensitivity.............................................................................. 19
How the aperture setting, shutter speed, and ISO
sensitivity control exposure........................................................ 20
Correlation between focal length, angle, and perspective....... 21
Depth of field ............................................................................... 22
What controls out-of-focus effects? ................................................. 22
DOF preview .................................................................................... 24
Composition ................................................................................ 24
Rule of Thirds................................................................................... 24
Photos with two subjects ................................................................. 25
Flash............................................................................................. 26
Flash guide number.......................................................................... 26
Bounce Photography ....................................................................... 27

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Shooting modes .......................................................................... 44
tSmart Auto mode ........................................................... 44
PProgram mode........................................................................... 45
Program Shift.................................................................................. 45
AAperture Priority mode .............................................................. 46
SShutter Priority mode ................................................................. 46
MManual mode............................................................................ 47
Framing mode................................................................................. 47
Using bulb....................................................................................... 47
TCustom mode ........................................................................... 48
Saving custom modes .................................................................... 48
Selecting custom modes................................................................. 49
iLens Priority mode ................................................................... 50
Using the Emode ................................................................ 50
Using i-Function in PASM modes ................................................. 51
Using Z.................................................................................. 52
sScene mode ......................................................................... 53
vMovie mode............................................................................ 56
Available functions by shooting mode............................................ 57
Chapter 2
Shooting Functions
Size .............................................................................................. 59
Photo size options......................................................................... 59
Video size options ......................................................................... 60
Quality.......................................................................................... 61
Photo quality options..................................................................... 61
Video quality options ..................................................................... 61
ISO sensitivity.............................................................................. 62
White Balance (light source)....................................................... 63
White Balance options................................................................... 63
Customizing preset options............................................................. 64
Picture Wizard (photo styles)...................................................... 66
AF mode ...................................................................................... 67
Single AF....................................................................................... 67
Continuous AF............................................................................... 68
Manual focus................................................................................. 68
AF area......................................................................................... 69
Selection AF .................................................................................. 69
Multi AF......................................................................................... 70
Face detection AF ......................................................................... 70
Self-portrait AF .............................................................................. 71
MF assist ..................................................................................... 72
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)................................................ 73
OIS options ................................................................................... 73
Drive (shooting method) ............................................................. 74
Single ............................................................................................ 74
Continuous.................................................................................... 74
Burst ............................................................................................. 75
Timer............................................................................................. 75
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AE Bracket)......................................... 76
White Balance Bracketing (WB Bracket) ........................................ 76
Picture Wizard Bracketing (P Wiz Bracket)..................................... 77
Bracketing setting.......................................................................... 77

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Flash............................................................................................. 78
Flash options................................................................................. 78
Correcting the red-eye effect ......................................................... 79
Using the built-in flash ................................................................... 79
Adjusting the flash intensity............................................................ 80
Metering....................................................................................... 81
Multi .............................................................................................. 81
Center-weighted............................................................................ 82
Spot .............................................................................................. 82
Measuring the exposure value of the focus area ............................ 83
Smart Range................................................................................ 84
Smart Filter .................................................................................. 85
Selective Color ............................................................................ 86
Color space ................................................................................. 87
Exposure compensation............................................................. 88
Exposure/Focus lock .................................................................. 89
Video functions............................................................................ 90
Movie AE mode............................................................................. 90
Multi Motion .................................................................................. 90
Fader............................................................................................. 91
Voice ............................................................................................. 91
Chapter 3
Playback/Editing
Searching and managing files .................................................... 93
Viewing photos.............................................................................. 93
Viewing image thumbnails ............................................................. 93
Viewing files by category in Smart Album....................................... 94
Viewing files as a folder.................................................................. 94
Protecting files............................................................................... 95
Deleting files .................................................................................. 95
Deleting a single file......................................................................... 95
Deleting multiple files....................................................................... 96
Deleting all files................................................................................ 96
Viewing photos............................................................................ 97
Enlarging a photo .......................................................................... 97
Viewing a slide show ..................................................................... 97
Auto rotating.................................................................................. 98
Playing videos ............................................................................. 99
Trimming a video during playback.................................................. 99
Capturing an image during playback ........................................... 100
Editing photos ........................................................................... 101
Options ....................................................................................... 101

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Contents
Chapter 4
Wireless network
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ..... 104
Connecting to a WLAN................................................................ 104
Setting network options ................................................................ 105
Manually setting the IP address..................................................... 105
Using the login browser ............................................................... 106
Network connection tips.............................................................. 107
Entering text ................................................................................ 108
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ........................... 109
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release .................. 110
Using photo or video sharing websites ................................... 112
Accessing a website.................................................................... 112
Uploading photos or videos......................................................... 112
Sending photos or videos via email......................................... 114
Changing email settings .............................................................. 114
Storing your information ................................................................ 114
Setting an email password ............................................................ 115
Changing the email password ....................................................... 115
Sending photos or videos via email.............................................. 116
Uploading photos to a cloud server......................................... 118
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos......................... 119
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC ..................... 119
Sending photos or videos to a PC ............................................... 119
Viewing photos or videos on a TV Link-enabled TV ............... 121
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct .......................................... 123
About the Wake on LAN (WOL) feature.................................... 124
Setting the PC to wake up from sleep mode .................................. 124
Setting the PC to turn on ............................................................... 125

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Contents
Chapter 6
Connecting to external devices
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV .................................................. 138
Viewing files on a TV.................................................................... 138
Viewing files on an HDTV............................................................. 139
Viewing files on a 3D TV .............................................................. 140
Printing photos.......................................................................... 141
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer............................ 141
Configuring print settings .............................................................. 142
Creating a print order (DPOF)....................................................... 142
DPOF options ............................................................................... 143
Transferring files to your computer .......................................... 144
Transferring files to your Windows computer ............................... 144
Connecting the camera as a removable disk ................................. 144
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................................. 145
Transferring files to your Mac computer ....................................... 145
Using programs on a PC........................................................... 146
Installing software........................................................................ 146
Programs contained on the CD..................................................... 146
Using Intelli-studio ....................................................................... 147
Requirements................................................................................ 147
Using the Intelli-studio Interface..................................................... 148
Transferring files using Intelli-studio................................................ 149
Using Samsung RAW Converter.................................................. 150
Requirements for Windows ........................................................... 150
Requirements for Mac................................................................... 150
Using the Samsung RAW Converter Interface ............................... 151
Editing RAW format files................................................................ 151
Chapter 5
Camera settings menu
User settings ............................................................................. 127
ISO Customizing.......................................................................... 127
ISO step........................................................................................ 127
Auto ISO range ............................................................................. 127
Noise Reduction.......................................................................... 127
Bracket Set ................................................................................. 127
DMF (Direct Manual Focus).......................................................... 128
AF Priority.................................................................................... 128
Save as Custom Mode ................................................................ 128
iFn Customizing........................................................................... 128
Key Mapping ............................................................................... 129
Display Select.............................................................................. 129
User Display ................................................................................ 130
Grid Line...................................................................................... 131
Distortion Correct ........................................................................ 131
AF Lamp ..................................................................................... 131
E-Shutter..................................................................................... 131
Setting 1..................................................................................... 132
Setting 2..................................................................................... 134
Setting 3..................................................................................... 135
GPS ............................................................................................ 136

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Contents
Before contacting a service center .......................................... 163
Camera specifications .............................................................. 166
Glossary..................................................................................... 171
Optional accessories ................................................................ 177
Index .......................................................................................... 179
FCC notice................................................................................. 182
Declaration sentence in official languages.............................. 185
Chapter 7
Appendix
Error messages ......................................................................... 154
Maintaining the camera ............................................................ 155
Cleaning the camera.................................................................... 155
Camera lens and display ............................................................... 155
Image sensor ................................................................................ 155
Camera body ................................................................................ 155
Using or storing the camera......................................................... 156
Inappropriate places to use or store the camera............................ 156
Using on beaches or shores.......................................................... 156
Storing for extended period of time ............................................... 156
Using the camera with caution in humid environments .................. 157
Other cautions .............................................................................. 157
About memory card..................................................................... 158
Supported memory card ............................................................... 158
Memory card capacity................................................................... 158
Cautions when using memory cards ............................................. 160
About the battery......................................................................... 161
Battery specifications .................................................................... 161
Battery life..................................................................................... 162
Low battery message.................................................................... 162
Notes about using the battery ....................................................... 162
Notes about charging the battery .................................................. 162

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Concepts in Photography
Standing photography
Compose your shot; stand up straight with your feet shoulder-length
apart, and keep your elbows pointed down.
Shooting postures
A correct posture for stabilizing the camera is necessary for taking a
good photo. Even if you hold a camera correctly, the wrong posture
can cause the camera to shake. Stand up straight and remain still to
maintain a steady base for your camera. When shooting with a low
shutter speed, hold your breath to minimize body movement.
Holding the camera
Hold the camera with your right hand and place you right index finger
on the shutter button. Place your left hand under the lens for support.

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Concepts in Photography
Crouching photography
Compose your shot, crouch with one knee touching the ground, and
keep a straight posture.
Using the display
Swing the display outwards 180° and rotate it up or down for
high- and low-angle photos or self portraits ( ). You can rotate the
display a maximum of 90° downward or 180° upward ( ). You can
also rotate the display 180° upward and fold it ( ).
• Fold the display when not in use.
• Rotate the display only within the angle allowed.
• Use the Wi-Fi functions when the display is set as shown in
illustrations and .

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Concepts in Photography
Low-angle shot
A low-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned below the eyeline,
looking up the subject.
High-angle shot
A high-angle shot is a shot from a camera positioned above the eyeline,
looking down on the subject.

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Concepts in Photography
Aperture
The aperture, a hole that controls the amount of light that enters the
camera, is one of the three factors that determine the exposure. The
aperture housing contains thin, metal plates that open and close to let
light through the aperture and into the camera. The size of the aperture
is closely related to the brightness of a photo: the larger the aperture,
the brighter the photo; the smaller the aperture, the darker the photo.
Aperture sizes
Minimum aperture Medium aperture Maximum aperture
Darker photo
(aperture opened slightly)
Brighter photo
(aperture opened wide)
The size of the aperture is represented by a value known as an
“F-number.” The f-number represents the focal length divided by the
diameter of the lens. For example, if a lens with a 50 mm focal length
has an f-number of F2, the diameter of the aperture is 25 mm.
(50 mm/25 mm=F2) The smaller the f-number, the greater the size of
the aperture.
The opening in the aperture is described as the Exposure Value (EV).
Increasing the Exposure Value (+1 EV) means the amount of light
doubles. Decreasing the Exposure Value (-1 EV) means the amount of
light halves. You can also use the exposure compensation feature to
fine-tune the amount of light by subdividing exposure values into 1/2,
1/3 EV, and so on.
+1 EV
F1.4 F2 F2.8 F4 F5.6 F8
-1 EV
Exposure Value Steps

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Concepts in Photography
Aperture value and the depth of field
You can blur or sharpen the background of a photo by controlling the
aperture. It is closely related to the depth of field (DOF), which can be
expressed as small or large.
A photo with a large DOF A photo with a small DOF
The aperture housing contains several blades. These blades move together
and control the amount of light passing through the center of the aperture.
The number of blades also affects the shape of light when shooting night
scenes. If an aperture has an even number of blades, light divides into an
equal number of sections. If the number of blades is odd, the number of
sections is double the number of blades.
For example, an aperture with 8 blades divides light into 8 sections and an
aperture with 7 blades into 14 sections.
7 blades 8 blades

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Concepts in Photography
Shutter speed
Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close
the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as
it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before
it reaches the image sensor.
Usually, the shutter speed is manually adjustable. The measurement
of the shutter speed is known as the “Exposure Value” (EV), which is
marked in intervals of 1 s, 1/2 s, 1/4 s, 1/8 s, 1/15 s, 1/1000 s,
1/2000 s, and so on.
Exposure
+1 EV
-1 EV
1s 1/2 s 1/4 s 1/8 s 1/15 s 1/30 s
Shutter Speed
Therefore, the faster the shutter speed, the less light will be let in.
Likewise, the slower the shutter speed, the more light will be let in.
As the photos below illustrate, a slow shutter speed allows more time
to let light in, so the photo becomes brighter. On the other hand, a fast
shutter speed allows less time to let light in and the photo becomes
darker and more easily freezes subjects in motion.
0.8 s 0.004 s

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Concepts in Photography
ISO sensitivity
The exposure of an image is determined by the sensitivity of the
camera. This sensitivity is based on international film standards, known
as ISO standards. On digital cameras, this sensitivity rating is used
to represent the sensitivity of the digital mechanism that captures the
image.
ISO sensitivity doubles as the number doubles. For example, an
ISO 200 setting is capable of capturing images at twice the speed of an
ISO 100 setting. However, higher ISO settings can result in “noise”—
small specks, spots, and other phenomena in a photo that give the shot
a noisy or dirty appearance. As a general rule, it is best to use a low
ISO setting to prevent noise in your photos, unless you are shooting in
darkened environments or at night.
Changes in the quality and brightness according to ISO sensitivity
Because a low ISO sensitivity means the camera will be less sensitive
to light, you need more light to have an optimal exposure. When using
a low ISO sensitivity, open the aperture more or reduce the shutter
speed to allow more light to enter the camera. For example, on a sunny
day when light is abundant, a low ISO sensitivity does not require a low
shutter speed. However, in a dark place or at night, a low ISO sensitivity
and a fast shutter speed will result in a blurry photo.
A photo captured with a tripod and
high sensitivity
A blurred photo with a low ISO sensitivity