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Page 2: ...ons and the environment that it is used in Available features and additional services may vary by device software or service provider Applications and their functions may vary by country region or hardware specifications Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused b...

Page 3: ... violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty Instructional icons Warning situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment Note notes usage tips or additional information Copyright Copyright 2013 Samsung Electronics This guide is protected under international copyright laws No part of t...

Page 4: ...rademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide HDMI the HDMI logo and the term High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct Wi Fi CERTIFIED and theWi Fi logo are registered trademarks of ...

Page 5: ...ch screen 30 Control motions 32 Palm motions 33 Notifications 33 Quick setting panel 34 Home screen 36 Using applications 37 Applications screen 38 Help 39 Entering text 41 Connecting to aWi Fi network 42 Setting up accounts 43 Transferring files 44 Securing the device 45 Upgrading the device Camera Basic functions 47 Launching Camera 49 Selecting the operation type 49 Taking photos 50 Taking vide...

Page 6: ...unication 110 Contacts 113 Messaging 115 Email 117 Google Mail 118 Talk 118 Google 119 Messenger 119 ChatON Camera Shooting modes 57 Auto 58 Expert 63 Smart 77 My mode 77 3D mode Camera Shooting options and settings 79 Customising shooting options 79 EV brightness 80 ISO sensitivity 81 WB light source 83 Metering 84 Drive 85 Display 86 Save as User mode 86 Flash 88 AF mode 89 AF Area 90 AF size 90...

Page 7: ... device Concepts in Photography Web network 120 Internet 121 Chrome 122 Bluetooth 123 Screen Mirroring 123 Group Play Application media stores 125 Play Store 126 Samsung Apps 126 Play Books 127 Play Movies 127 Play Music 127 Play Magazines Utilities 128 S Memo 130 S Planner 133 Dropbox 133 Cloud 134 Clock 136 Calculator 136 STranslator 137 SVoice 138 Google 139 Voice Search 139 My Files 140 Downlo...

Page 8: ...dex Video recording button Flash Flash release button Microphone Lens contacts Lens release button Speaker Image sensor Lens mount Dioptre adjustment dial Viewfinder Proximity Light sensor Touch screen Hot shoe Command dial GPS antenna Eyelet for strap Main antenna Notification light Eyelet for strap ...

Page 9: ...uld cause injury to your hands and face Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects except when you are taking photos or videos This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery Do not use a screen protector This causes sensor malfunctions Do not allow water to contact the touch screen The touch screen may m...

Page 10: ...me screen press to turn the camera on In the camera application half press to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green In the camera application press to take the photo Video recording On the Home screen press to turn the camera on In the camera application press to start or stop taking a video Flash release Press to pop the flash up Dioptre adjustment dial If ...

Page 11: ...ra application and return to the Home screen On the preview screen rotate the Command dial to change shooting modes Press the Command dial to confirm the selection 2 1 When not using the camera application Rotate the Command dial to adjust the device volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or videos ...

Page 12: ...ens Lens contacts i Function button AF MF switch Zoom ring When purchasing optional lenses check with a Samsung Service Centre to ensure compatibility Refer to the corresponding lens instructions for more details This manual uses a SAMSUNG 18 55 mm F3 5 5 6 OIS III lens as an example ...

Page 13: ...ackage contents Check the product box for the following items Device including the body cap and hot shoe cover Battery USB cable USB power adaptor Shoulder strap Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD ROM Quick start guide Handbook ...

Page 14: ...rchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Use only Samsung approved accessories Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing...

Page 15: ...e provider and the included battery Only microSIM cards work with the device Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider For details about service availability contact your service provider 1 Slide the latch and open the flap 2 Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold coloured contacts facing upwards ...

Page 16: ...card slot take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards 4 Insert the battery Make sure to properly align the battery s gold coloured contacts when inserting the battery 5 Replace the flap and slide the latch ...

Page 17: ...rted 17 Removing the SIM or USIM card Push the SIM or USIM card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out Removing the battery Slide the battery lock to release the battery and then pull it out 2 1 ...

Page 18: ...ry power is low the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message If the battery is completely discharged the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device Charging with the charger Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into...

Page 19: ...and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre After fully charging disconnect the device from the charger First unplug the charger from the device and then unplug it from the electric socket Do not remove the battery before removing the charger This may damage the device To save energy unplug the charger when not in use The charger does not have a power switch so you must unplug the charger from the...

Page 20: ...he smart network feature Inserting a memory card Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type some memory cards may not be compatible with your device Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Use caution to...

Page 21: ...val On the Home screen tap Apps Settings More Storage Unmount SD card 1 Slide the latch and open the flap 2 Push the memory card until it disengages from the device and then pull it out 3 Replace the flap and slide the latch Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device ...

Page 22: ...torage Format SD card Format SD card Erase everything Before formatting the memory card remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device The manufacturer s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions Attaching a strap Attach the strap to the eyelets on both sides of the device 1 4 5 3 2 Do not swing your device by the strap This may cause injury to you...

Page 23: ...remove lenses in dusty dirty areas Dust and foreign particles can damage the lens or the device Do not touch the inside of the device mount Dust and foreign particles may affect shooting results or cause a malfunction if they enter the device or the lens When not using a lens attach the body cap Before attaching a lens remove the lens cap lens mount cover and body cap 1 2 1 4 3 5 6 ...

Page 24: ...s as shown in the illustration until it locks into place 2 1 If you attach a lens with the zoom lock switch unlock it by rotating the zoom ring anticlockwise When the lens is locked you cannot take photos or videos To lock the lens pull and hold the zoom lock switch away from the device and rotate the zoom ring as shown in the illustration ...

Page 25: ...ration 1 2 3 After removing the lens from the device attach the lens cap and lens mount cover to protect the lens surface and electrical contacts from scratches Turning the device on and off When turning on the device for the first time follow the on screen instructions to set up your device Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device ...

Page 26: ...ble the wireless features To turn off the device press and hold the Power button and then tap Power off Adjusting the volume Rotate the Command dial to adjust the device volume or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or videos Switching to silent mode Use one of the following methods Press and hold the Power button and then tap Mute or Vibrate Open the notifications panel at the top of th...

Page 27: ...ming outside of normal service area UMTS network connected HSDPA network connected HSPA network connected LTE network connected Wi Fi connected Bluetooth feature activated GPS activated Synced with the web Connected to computer No SIM or USIM card New text or multimedia message Alarm activated Silent mode activated Vibration mode activated Flight mode activated Error occurred or caution required B...

Page 28: ...ly excessive pressure to it with your fingertips The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen which are outside of the touch input area Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages screen burn in or ghosting Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device Finger gestures Tapping To open an application to select a menu item to p...

Page 29: ...drag it to the target position Double tapping Double tap on a webpage map or image to zoom in a part Double tap again to return Flicking Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list such as contacts ...

Page 30: ...s activated On the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device Motions and gestures Motion and then drag the Motion switch to the right Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs Control motions properly Rotating the screen Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the...

Page 31: ...n depending on the orientation The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape Panning to move Tap and hold an item and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen Panning to browse When an image is zoomed in tap and hold a point on the screen and then move the device in any direction to brows...

Page 32: ...creen Before using motions make sure the palm motion feature is activated On the Home screen tap Apps Settings My device Motions and gestures Palm motion and then drag the Palm motion switch to the right Sweeping Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot The image is saved in Gallery Screenshots It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications ...

Page 33: ... the bar that is at the bottom of the screen Quick setting panel From the quick setting panel you can view your device s current settings Drag down from the status bar tap to open the quick setting panel and then use the following options Wi Fi Activate or deactivate theWi Fi feature GPS Activate or deactivate the GPS feature Sound Activate or deactivate silent mode You can vibrate or mute your de...

Page 34: ...ode Activate or deactivate flight mode Smart Network Activate or deactivate the smart network feature The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider To rearrange the options on the quick setting panel open the quick setting panel tap and then tap and drag an item to another location Home screen The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device s features...

Page 35: ...g it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Removing an item Tap and hold an item and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen When the rubbish bin turns red release the item Rearranging panels Adding a new panel Tap Edit page Moving a panel Tap Edit page tap and hold a panel preview and then drag it to a new location Removing a...

Page 36: ...all applications that provide convenient functions and information on your Home screen To use them add widgets from the widgets panel to the Home screen Some widgets connect to web services Using a web based widget may result in additional charges The widgets available may vary depending on the region or service provider On the Home screen tap Apps Widgets Scroll left or right on the widgets panel...

Page 37: ...en The Applications screen displays icons for all applications including any new applications installed On the Home screen tap Apps to open the Applications screen To view other panels scroll left or right Rearranging applications Tap Edit tap and hold an application and then drag it to a new location To move it to another panel drag it to the side of the screen Organising with folders Put related...

Page 38: ... it Default applications that come with the device cannot be uninstalled Sharing applications Share downloaded applications with other users via email Bluetooth or other methods Tap Share app select applications tap Done and then select a sharing method The next steps vary depending on the method selected Help Access help information to learn how to use the device and applications or configure imp...

Page 39: ...ng the keyboard layout Tap Alphabets or Numbers and symbols and then tap Qwerty keyboard or 3x4 keyboard On the 3x4 keyboard a key has three or four characters To enter a character tap repeatedly the key corresponding to the character Break to the next line Delete a preceding character Enter numerals and punctuation marks Enter uppercase Set options for the Samsung keyboard Enter a space Entering ...

Page 40: ...writing Gesture guide Entering text by voice Activate the voice input feature and then speak into the microphone The device displays what you speak To change the language or add languages for the voice recognition tap the current language Copying and pasting Tap and hold over text drag or to select more or less text and then tap Copy to copy or Cut to cut The selected text is copied to the clipboa...

Page 41: ... to the right Select a network from the list of detectedWi Fi networks enter a password if necessary and then tap Connect Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon After the device connects to aWi Fi network the device will automatically connect to it any time it is available AddingWi Fi networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list tap AddWi Fi network at the...

Page 42: ...ing in to set up a Google account To sign in with or sign up for a Google account on the Applications screen tap Settings Accounts Add account Google After that tap New to sign up or tap Existing and then follow on screen instructions to complete the account setup More than one Google account can be used on the device Set up a Samsung account as well Removing accounts On the Applications screen ta...

Page 43: ...is a computer application that manages media libraries contacts and calendars and syncs them with Samsung devices Download the latest Samsung Kies from the Samsung website 1 Connect the device to the computer using the USB cable Samsung Kies launches on the computer automatically If Samsung Kies does not launch double click the Samsung Kies icon on the computer 2 Transfer files between your device...

Page 44: ...ansfer files between your device and the computer Securing the device Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information stored in the device by using the security features The device requires an unlock code whenever unlocking it Setting a pattern On the Applications screen tap Settings My device Lock screen Screen lock Pattern Draw a pattern by connecting four dots or more and t...

Page 45: ... the screen by pressing the Power button and enter the unlock code If the unlock code is forgotten take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it Upgrading the device The device can be upgraded to the latest software This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider Upgrading with Samsung Kies Launch Samsung Kies and connect the device to the computer Samsung K...

Page 46: ... the device do not connect other media devices to the computer Doing so may interfere with the update process Upgrading over the air The device can be directly upgraded to the latest software by the firmware over the air FOTA service On the Applications screen tap Settings More About device Software update Update ...

Page 47: ...ire high resolutions Camera etiquette Do not take photos or videos of other people without their permission Do not take photos or videos where legally prohibited Do not take photos or videos in places where you may violate other people s privacy Learning the preview screen Indicate which shooting mode is in use Indicate the current camera settings Focus frame Change the camera settings Return to t...

Page 48: ...d settings The icons listed in the table below are the most common Icon Meaning Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure value ISO sensitivity Timer Flash Photo size White balance AF mode Metering Continuous shooting Bracket mode Raw format file Voice recognition Geotagging Share shot Buddy photo share ChatON photo share Remote viewfinder ...

Page 49: ...ed on the standard operation type The default settings for the dial control and power on mode differ by operation type as follows Standard Option 1 dial control Auto mode power on mode Professional Option 2 dial control Last mode power on mode Taking photos Half press the Shutter button to focus on the subject When the subject is in focus the focus frame turns green Press the Shutter button to tak...

Page 50: ...ending on video resolution and frame rate If you set the image stabiliser option the image stabiliser sound may be recorded If you adjust the lens while taking a video the zoom sound or other lens sounds may be recorded Do not remove or replace the lens while taking a video Doing this will interrupt the recording When using an optional video lens the auto focus noise is not recorded If you change ...

Page 51: ...ake unique photos or videos Tap and select a filter effect The available options vary by mode No effect Do not apply an effect Vignette This effect applies the retro looking colours high contrast and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras Greyscale This effect makes the image black and white Sepia This effect red shifts the background scenery Vintage This effect gives the image a vintage look and ...

Page 52: ...Changing shooting options quickly Tap to change shooting options quickly The available options vary by mode Configure settings for Camera Activate or deactivate the flash Use this to set delayed time shots Activate or deactivate the photo suggestion feature p 109 Select a folder for saving photos or videos To create a new folder tap Activate or deactivate the voice recognition to take photos or vi...

Page 53: ...IS switch set the switch to ON to use the OIS function Tap or OIS anti shake and select an option Before correction After correction Tips for taking clearer photos Holding the camera correctly Make sure not to block the screen lens flash or microphone Make sure not to expose the lens to direct sunlight This may discolour the image sensor or cause it to malfunction ...

Page 54: ...on halfway down to adjust the focus The camera adjusts the focus exposure and white balance automatically and the focus frame turns green The focus frame turns red if not focused Reducing camera shake Set the Optical Image Stabiliser OIS option to reduce camera shake optically p 53 ...

Page 55: ...othing that is similar in colour to the background The light behind the subject is too bright The subject is shiny or reflective The subject includes horizontal patterns such as blinds The subject is not positioned in the centre of the frame Using the focus lock Half press the Shutter button to focus When the subject is focused you can change the composition When you are ready press the Shutter bu...

Page 56: ...ake photos in low light conditions p 86 Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 80 When subjects are moving rapidly Use the continuous shooting option to take photos of moving subjects p 64 p 84 To take several photos continuously use memory cards with faster writing speeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher ...

Page 57: ...adjustment Tap MODE Auto To display an icon for a scene mode at the top right of the preview screen when you half press the Shutter button tap Detection display On The camera may detect different scenes even the same subjects depending on external factors such as camera shake lighting and distance to the subject If the camera does not recognise an appropriate scene mode it uses the default setting...

Page 58: ...e the value for the shooting option Rotate to select a shooting option Use manual mode Use user mode Use program mode Use aperture priority mode Use shutter priority mode When using the professional operation type tap MODE and select a mode To adjust various shooting options use the smart panel p 62 Program mode In this mode the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value so ...

Page 59: ...djust the value You can also use the Command dial or the i Function button p 61 Aperture priority mode In this mode the camera automatically calculates shutter speed according to the aperture value you choose You can adjust the depth of field DOF by changing the aperture value This mode is useful for taking portraits and landscape shots Tap MODE Expert A and set the desired shooting options Large ...

Page 60: ...ase the ISO sensitivity Manual mode This mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value manually In this mode you can fully control the exposure of your photos This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments such as a studio or when it is necessary to fine tune camera settings This mode is also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks Tap MODE Expert M and set the desi...

Page 61: ...s In expert mode you can adjust the shutter speed aperture value exposure value or ISO sensitivity by either tapping the screen using the Command dial or by using the i Function button Methods may vary depending on the selected operation type and Command dial control settings Tapping the screen Tap one of the major shooting options displayed at the top of the screen and then drag left or right unt...

Page 62: ...drag left or right to adjust the value or select it from the pop up list Alternatively rotate the Command dial to highlight an option press it to select the option and then rotate it to adjust the value To save the current settings as user mode tap Using the auto exposure lock When you cannot achieve an appropriate exposure because of a strong colour contrast lock the exposure and then take a phot...

Page 63: ...art Use this to take photos with predefined settings for various scenes Smart mode suggest Use this to take photos with one of the smart modes that the camera automatically suggests Tap MODE Smart Smart mode suggest Half press the Shutter button select a mode from the suggested list and then press the Shutter button to take a photo If you do not select a mode from the suggested list the camera wil...

Page 64: ...o take several photos continuously use memory cards with faster writing speeds micro SDHC Class10 or higher Golf Use this to take consecutive photos of a golf swing to analyse technique Tap MODE Smart Golf Press the Shutter button When the camera detects a golf swing it takes multiple photos at 120 fps This feature is not available in portrait orientation Using a tripod is recommended In low light...

Page 65: ...d choose the best individual face for the subject After choosing a face for each individual tap Save to merge the images into a single photo and save it Colour bracket Use this to take three photos with different colour effects continuously Tap MODE Smart Colour bracket Kids shot Use this to play a funny sound to get a kid s attention when shooting Tap MODE Smart Kids shot Half press the Shutter b...

Page 66: ...e edges Tap MODE Smart Vignette Landscape Use this to take photos of blue skies and landscapes with richer colours Tap MODE Smart Landscape Dawn Use this to take photos of the dawn sky in subtle colours Tap MODE Smart Dawn Snow Use this to take brighter photos of snow scenery Tap MODE Smart Snow ...

Page 67: ...os of very close subjects Tap MODE Smart Macro Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry photos Food Use this to take photos of food in more colourful tones Tap MODE Smart Food Party Indoor Use this to take crisp indoor photos Tap MODE Smart Party Indoor ...

Page 68: ...e Use this to take photos without losing details in bright and dark areas The camera automatically takes three photos with various exposure values and then merges them into one photo The photo taken at the original exposure value is saved also Tap MODE Smart Rich tone While holding the camera steady press the Shutter button to take three photos Without effect With effect ...

Page 69: ...ay appear Using a tripod is recommended Panorama Use this to take wide panoramic photos Tap MODE Smart Panorama Press the Shutter button to take a photo and then move the camera in one direction When the blue frame aligns with the preview screen the camera automatically takes another shot in the panoramic sequence To stop shooting press the Shutter button again Photos are automatically combined in...

Page 70: ...empty skies or plain walls Shooting is stopped under the following conditions Changing the distance from the subject while shooting Moving the camera too quickly Not moving the camera The camera may stop taking photos due to composition or movement within the scene The camera may not take the last scene entirely if you stop moving the camera at the exact position where you want the scene to end To...

Page 71: ... Tap Animate or Freeze and then rub the screen to animate or freeze the detected moving objects Tap Trim to adjust the range to trim or Direction to change the direction of the animation Then tap Save to save the photo Multi exposure Use this to take multiple shots and create one photo by overlapping them Tap MODE Smart Multi exposure To set the number of shots tap To set the camera to save all ph...

Page 72: ...remain still while taking photos Take photos of a subject that is moving in one direction Take photos with backgrounds that are free of moving objects Avoid taking photos of a subject and background with similar colours Avoid taking photos of a subject that is too close or too far away to fit within the screen or that is too long such as a bus or a train Eraser Use this to erase moving objects in ...

Page 73: ...s If there are multiple subjects moving in the background the camera may not recognise all of the movement Sound shot Use this to take a photo with sound Tap MODE Smart Sound shot The camera records a few seconds of audio after taking a photo To set the camera to record sound before or after taking a photo tap While taking photos in this mode sound is recorded by the internal microphone Miniature ...

Page 74: ...the camera Tap MODE Smart Creative shot Interval Use this to set the interval and number of shots to take over time Tap MODE Smart Interval Silhouette Use this to take photos of dark shapes against a light background Tap MODE Smart Silhouette To maximise the silhouette effect take photos at a location that is bright ...

Page 75: ...hotos in low light conditions without using the flash Tap MODE Smart Night While holding the camera steady press the Shutter button to take three photos Photos are automatically merged into a single photo The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod ...

Page 76: ...ar blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod Light trace Use this to take photos of the light trailing in low light conditions Tap MODE Smart Light trace The image may appear blurry due to the slow shutter speed when the camera takes photos Make sure to use a tripod ...

Page 77: ...mode Edit and then select your favourite shooting modes After completing your selection tap Done to save it 3D mode Use this to take 3D photos or videos with an optional 3D lens Before using this feature attach a SAMSUNG 45 mm F1 8 T6 2D 3D lens to the camera Set the 2D 3D switch on the lens to 3D and then take a photo or video 1 5 5 m away from the subject ...

Page 78: ...plied properly Use a tripod to prevent the camera from shaking If you rotate or tilt the camera vertically while shooting the 3D effect may not be applied properly Take photos or videos with the camera in the normal position If you shoot in fluorescent lighting or capture images displayed by projectors or TVs the images may appear black due to the flicker effect The camera s display shows 3D photo...

Page 79: ...and default settings may differ depending on the shooting mode the lens you are using and the shooting conditions Depending on the option selected some settings may not be available EV brightness The camera automatically sets the exposure by measuring the levels of light from the photo s composition and the position of a subject If the exposure set by the camera is higher or lower than you expecte...

Page 80: ...due to the slower shutter speed ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity value represents the sensitivity of the camera to light The higher the ISO sensitivity the more sensitive the camera is to light Consequently by selecting a higher ISO sensitivity you can take photos in dim or dark places at faster shutter speeds However this may increase electronic noise and result in a grainy photo Tap ISO sensi...

Page 81: ...Tap WB light source and select an option Auto Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions Daylight Use this for sunny days This option results in photos closest to the natural colours of the scene Cloudy Use this for cloudy days or in shadows Photos taken on cloudy days tend to be more bluish than on sunny days This option offsets that effect FluorescentW Use this under a daylight ...

Page 82: ...s the colour temperature increases the colour distribution becomes cooler Alternatively as the colour temperature decreases the colour distribution becomes warmer Tap and then drag the slider or tap or to adjust the colour temperature Clear sky 10 000 K 8 000 K 6 000 K 5 000 K 4 000 K 3 000 K 2 000 K Fluorescent H Cloudy Daylight Fluorescent L Halogen lamp Tungsten Candle light Examples AutoWB Day...

Page 83: ...or example if a subject looks darker than its actual colour the camera takes an overexposed photo of it If a subject looks lighter than its actual colour the camera takes an underexposed photo of it Tap Metering and select an option Multi The camera calculates the amount of light in multiple areas When light is sufficient or insufficient the camera adjusts the exposure by averaging the overall bri...

Page 84: ...utter button once AE BKT Use the auto exposure bracketing option to take three consecutive photos with different exposure values one a step lighter the original and one a step darker Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos You can adjust the interval range in Bracket set p 94 WB BKT Use the white balance bracketing option to take three consecutive photos with different white balance settings the ori...

Page 85: ...eight of the graph is related to colour information The graph gets higher if a specific colour is more common Insufficient exposure Balanced exposure Excessive exposure Horizontal level The camera displays the level gauge on the screen The level gauge helps you align the camera with the horizontal lines on the screen Level Unlevel Distance scale The camera displays the distance scale on the screen...

Page 86: ...rt mode press the Flash release button to open the flash manually before setting the option Off Use this to turn the flash off Smart flash Use this to automatically adjust the brightness of the flash according to the amount of light in the surrounding environment Auto flash Use this to automatically use the flash The flash fires when the subject or background is dark Auto Red eye Use this to autom...

Page 87: ...t fire even when an external flash is attached If light from the flash is reflected or if a substantial amount of dust is in the air tiny spots may appear in the photo If you attach an intensity adjustable external flash to the camera the intensity settings of the flash will be applied If the subject is too close when you use the flash some light may be blocked resulting in a dark photo Ensure tha...

Page 88: ...press the Shutter button the focus fixes in the focus area The area turns green when the focus is achieved Continuous AF Use this to capture fast moving subjects When you half press the Shutter button the camera continues to focus Once the focus area is fixed on the subject the subject is always in focus even when moving Manual focus Use this to manually focus on a subject by rotating the focus ri...

Page 89: ...lti AF Use this to focus on multiple areas The photo is divided into two or more areas and the camera obtains focus points of each area and displays a green rectangle in places where focus is set correctly This option is recommended for scenery photos Face Detection Use this to focus on human faces preferentially This option is recommended for shooting a group of people This feature may not be eff...

Page 90: ...the focus area will be reset If the camera fails to focus the focus frame will change to red and the focus will be reset One touch shot Use this to take a photo with the touch of your finger As you tap on the subject the camera focuses on the subject and takes a photo automatically AF size Use this option to change the size of the auto focus frame Tap AF size and tap or to adjust the frame size Ph...

Page 91: ... Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Insert the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom DVD into your computer select a language and then follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation With Adobe Photoshop Lightroom you can convert or calibrate image files including jpg tiff and raw file formats For more information refer to the program guide In Adobe Photoshop Lightroom an image s brightness colour and o...

Page 92: ...cus while rotating the focus ring Tap MF assist and select an option Off Use to turn this option off Enlarge x5 Use this to magnify the focus area by five times when you rotate the focus ring Focus peaking Use this option to set the colour you selected appears on the focused subject to help you focus while rotating the focus ring Tap Focus peaking and select an option Level Use this to set a sensi...

Page 93: ...ings so the display may darken When this option is on the brightness of the display is constant regardless of the settings so you can better frame your shot Tap Framing mode and turn this option on or off OIS anti shake Use the Optical Image Stabiliser OIS option to reduce or eliminate blurriness from camera shake If your lens has an OIS switch set the switch to ON to use the OIS feature Tap OIS a...

Page 94: ...pped When this happens restart the device Bracket set Use this option to change the settings for auto exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing Tap Bracket set and select an option AE Bracket set Use this to adjust the exposure interval range of the three bracketed photos WB Bracket set Use this to adjust the white balance interval range of the three bracketed photos ISO customisation Use t...

Page 95: ... set the camera for a long exposure Distortions correct Use this option to correct distortion that might occur from lenses Tap Distortions correct and turn this option on or off Colour space Use this option to select methods for representing colours Digital imaging devices such as digital cameras monitors and printers have their own methods for representing colours which are called colour spaces T...

Page 96: ...x jpg for the previous example the file name would be 20130102_153045_1 jpg Adobe RGB files YYYYMMDD_hhmmss_A jpg File names for continuous burst or bracketed photos would beYYYYMMDD_hhmmss_Ax jpg Dynamic range Use this option to correct the loss of bright detail that can occur due to shading differences in a photo Tap Dynamic range and select an option Off Use to turn this option off Smart Range ...

Page 97: ... Set the video signal output that is appropriate for your country You can take videos at 60 30 or 24 fps with NTSC and at 50 25 or 24 fps with PAL Sharing options Share photos as they are taken by setting sharing options Tap and select an option Share shot Send a photo directly to another device viaWi Fi Direct You cannot use this feature if the signature option is activated If this feature is act...

Page 98: ... setting is activated The time and date cannot be imprinted on raw format files GPS tag Attach GPS information location and time and weather information to the file Activate this feature when taking photos to create albums in Story Album or use the photo suggestion feature To improve GPS signals avoid shooting in locations where the signal may be obstructed such as between buildings or in low lyin...

Page 99: ...In auto or smart mode you can only change modes with the Command dial Storage Select the memory location for storage Display select Use this to set the proximity light sensor to automatically adjust between the screen and the viewfinder or to always use the screen Horizontal calibration Calibrate the level gauge If the level gauge is not level position the camera on the level surface and then foll...

Page 100: ...utomatically created to contain the image Likewise capturing a screenshot automatically creates the Screenshots folder Select a folder to open it In a folder images are displayed by creation date Select an image to view it in full screen Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image Continuous and burst photos appear as a bundle in the thumbnails view Tap the thumbnail to view individual...

Page 101: ...editor application to edit the image Details View image details Slideshow Start a slideshow with the images in the current folder Favourite Add the image to favourites Photo frame Use this to add a frame and a note to an image The edited image is saved in the Photo frame folder Photo note Use this to write a note on the back of the image Tap to edit the note Signature Add a signature to the image ...

Page 102: ...ect an area to edit tap and hold the screen and then tap Selection mode Rotating images Tap Rotate select an option at the bottom of the screen and then tap Cropping photos Tap Crop select an option at the bottom of the screen rotate or resize the frame by dragging the dots on the frame and then tap Changing colours Tap Colour select a colour effect at the bottom of the screen drag the slider to l...

Page 103: ...nd then tap Drawing on images Tap Drawing draw on the image and then tap To change the pen settings tap Pen To erase the drawings tap Eraser To change the eraser size tap Eraser again Framing images Tap Frame select a frame at the bottom of the screen and then tap Favourite images When viewing an image tap Favourite to add the image to the favourites list Making image collages In a folder tap Sele...

Page 104: ...yellow frame appears around the recognised face on an image Tap the face tap Add name and then select or add a contact When the face tag appears on an image tap the face tag and use available options such as sending messages Face recognition may fail depending on the face angle face size skin colour facial expression light conditions or accessories the subject is wearing Organising with folders Cr...

Page 105: ...een ratio Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Scan DLNA enabled devices Restart the current video or skip to the previous video Tap and hold to move backwards quickly Skip to the next video Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Adjust the volume Reduce the size of the video screen Pause and resume playback Deleting videos Tap Delete select videos by ticking and then tap Delete Sharing v...

Page 106: ... depending on the device s software version Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding method used Playing music Select a music category and then select a song to play Tap the album image at the bottom of the screen to open the music player screen Skip to the next song Tap and hold to move forwards quickly Pause and resume playback Adjust the volume Open the playlist Change the rep...

Page 107: ...tap OK Tap Add music select songs to include and then tap OK To add the currently playing song to a playlist tap Add to playlist Playing music by mood Play music grouped by mood The playlist is automatically created by the device When a new song is added tap Music square Library update Tap Music square and select a cell of mood Or select multiple cells by dragging your finger YouTube Use this appl...

Page 108: ...lay full screen Pause or resume playback Move forwards or backwards by dragging the bar Change display quality Add the video to the playlist Search for videos Send the URL to others Sharing videos Select the video to view tap and then select a sharing method Uploading videos Select your account tap select a video enter information for the video and then tap UPLOAD ...

Page 109: ...il photo to view it in full screen While viewing a photo tap Add to favourites places add the photo or place to the favourites list and turn on the notification setting You will be notified when you visit the place in the photo Using photos as a shooting guide You can use the suggested photos as guides for shooting the same or similar places While viewing a photo tap The camera application launche...

Page 110: ...hone numbers email addresses and others Tap Contacts on the Applications screen Managing contacts Creating a contact Tap and enter contact information Add an image Add or delete a contact field Editing a contact Select a contact to edit and then tap Deleting a contact Tap Delete ...

Page 111: ...wing actions Add to favourite contacts Compose a message Compose an email Displaying contacts By default the device shows all saved contacts on the device the SIM or USIM card or another account Tap Contacts to display and then select a location where contacts are saved Moving contacts Moving contacts to Google Tap Merge accounts Merge with Google Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in t...

Page 112: ...Sharing contacts Tap Share namecard via select contacts tap Done and then select a sharing method Favourite contacts Tap and then take one of the following actions Search Search for contacts Add to favourites Add contacts to favourites Remove from favourites Remove contacts from favourites Grid view List view View contacts in grid or list form Contact groups Adding contacts to a group Select a gro...

Page 113: ...ers and then tap Done Business card Create a business card and send it to others Tap Set up my profile enter details such as phone number email address and postal address and then tap Save If user information has been saved when you set up the device select the business card in ME and then tap to edit Tap Share namecard via and then select a sharing method Messaging Use this application to send te...

Page 114: ... will send the message at the specified time and date If the device is turned off at the scheduled time is not connected to the network or the network is unstable the message will not be sent This feature is based on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Translating and sending messages T...

Page 115: ...d password Tap Next for a private email account such as Google Mail or tap Manual setup for a company email account After that follow on screen instructions to complete the setup To set up another email account tap Settings Add account Sending messages Tap the email account to use and then tap at the top of the screen Enter recipients subject and message and then tap Tap to add a recipient from th...

Page 116: ...d on the time and date set on the device The time and date may be incorrect if you move across time zones and the network does not update the information Reading messages Select an email account to use and new messages are retrieved To manually retrieve new messages tap Tap a message to read Open attachments Reply to the message Reply to all recipients Add this email address to the contacts list D...

Page 117: ...tap enter recipients a subject and a message and then tap SEND Tap Attach picture to attach images Tap Attach video to attach videos Tap Add Cc Bcc to add more recipients Tap Save draft to save the message for later delivery Tap Discard to start over Reading messages Mark the message as unread Add a label to this message Preview attachment Keep this message for long term storage Mark the message a...

Page 118: ...reen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a friend from the friends list or enter data to search and select a friend from the results to start chatting Google Use this application to stay connected with people via Google s social network service Tap Google on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or...

Page 119: ...chat with any device Tap ChatON on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Create a buddies list by entering phone numbers or Samsung account email addresses or by selecting buddies from the list of suggestions Alternatively tap Contact sync to manually sync contacts from the device Tap Chats Start chat and select a buddy to start c...

Page 120: ...en tap the search engine icon next to the web address Opening a new page Tap New window To go to another webpage tap scroll up or down and tap the page to select it Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage tap Add bookmark To open a bookmarked webpage tap and then select one History Tap History to open a webpage from the list of recently visited webpages To clear the history tap Clear history Lin...

Page 121: ...ervice provider Viewing webpages Tap the address field and then enter a web address or search criteria Opening a new page Tap New tab To go to another webpage tap a webpage Searching the web by voice Tap the address field tap speak a keyword and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear Syncing with other devices Sync open tabs and bookmarks to use with Chrome on another device when yo...

Page 122: ...ications for commercial purposes Samsung is not responsible for the repercussion of illegal use of the Bluetooth feature To activate Bluetooth on the Applications screen tap Settings Connections Bluetooth and then drag the Bluetooth switch to the right Pairing with other Bluetooth devices On the Applications screen tap Settings Connections Bluetooth Scan and detected devices are listed Select the ...

Page 123: ... To save energy deactivate this feature when not in use If you specify aWi Fi frequency AllShare Cast dongles or HomeSync may not be discovered or connected If you play videos or games on aTV select an appropriateTV mode to get the best experience On the Applications screen tap Settings Connections Screen Mirroring Select a device open or play a file and then control the display with the keys on y...

Page 124: ...s to share Share documents Select documents to share Tap and write a note or draw on the screen All participants can see what you create Tap to view all shared images in mosaic layout Tap or to select more images or documents Tap to view the group participants Joining Group Play Tap Join group select a Group Play session to join and then enter the password for the group Select a media category and...

Page 125: ...s a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the icon to update the application To install applications that you downloaded from other sources on the Applicati...

Page 126: ...ter a keyword in the search field Select an application to view information To download it tap Free If there is a charge for the application tap the price and follow on screen instructions to complete the purchase process When a new version is available for any installed application an update icon appears at the top of the screen to alert you to the update Open the notifications panel and tap the ...

Page 127: ... Play Music Use this application to listen to music from the device or stream music from the Google cloud service Tap Play Music on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Play Magazines Use this application to read and download magazines Tap Play Magazines on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending o...

Page 128: ...riched content by drawing sketches with your finger or adding images or voice memos Tap to write or draw on the screen or tap to enter text with the keyboard Append another page to the current memo Undo and redo the last action Insert a multimedia file Enter a memo Jot down or draw a memo Switch to view mode Erase the handwritten memo Make a voice recording to insert ...

Page 129: ...d tags tap Add tag Browsing memos Browse memo thumbnails by scrolling up or down To search for a memo tap Search To delete memos tap Delete To sort memos by date title tag or others tap Sort by To change the view mode tap List view To create a memo by importing a file tap Import To export memos as another file format tap Export To create a folder tap Create folder To change the order of memos tap ...

Page 130: ...ign it to a contact tap Set as To print the memo via a USB orWi Fi connection tap Print The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers To edit the memo tap To play the voice recording tap S Planner Use this application to manage events and tasks Tap S Planner on the Applications screen Creating events or tasks Tap New and then use one of the following methods Add event Enter an event wit...

Page 131: ...or where it takes place Attach a map showing the location of the event Enter the location in the Location field tap next to the field and then pinpoint the precise location by tapping and holding on the map that appears Attach a memo from S Memo Tap Memos and then compose a new memo or select one of the existing memos Attach an image Tap Images and then take a photo or select one of the existing i...

Page 132: ...ong different types of calendars including year month week and others at the right side of the screen A pinch gesture can be used to change calendar type For example pinch to change from the monthly calendar to the yearly calendar and spread apart to change yearly calendar back to monthly calendar Searching for events Tap Search and then enter a keyword to search for To view today s events tap Tod...

Page 133: ...tup Once Dropbox is activated photos and videos taken with the device s camera are uploaded to Dropbox automatically To view the uploaded photos or videos tap To share or delete files or create albums tap and then select files To upload files to Dropbox tap Upload here Photos or videos or Other files To open files in Dropbox select a file While viewing images or videos tap to add it to the favouri...

Page 134: ...ox Tap Link Dropbox account and then enter the Dropbox account Follow the on screen instructions to complete the setup Once you sign in tap Allow and the device automatically syncs files with Dropbox whenever you make some changes Clock Use this application to set alarms check the time in any location in the world measure the duration of an event or set a timer Tap Clock on the Applications screen...

Page 135: ... time Smart alarm Set a time for the alarm to go off before the preset time Stopping alarms Drag outside the large circle to stop an alarm Drag outside the large circle to repeat the alarm after a specified length of time Deleting alarms Tap and hold the alarm and then tap Delete World clock Creating clocks Tap Add city and then enter a city name or select a city from the cities list To apply summ...

Page 136: ... Applications screen To see the calculation history tap to hide the keypad To clear the history tap Clear history To change the character size for the history tap Text size STranslator Use this application to translate text into other languages Tap STranslator on the Applications screen Using STranslator Set the source and target languages enter text in the input field and then tap To add a langua...

Page 137: ...ey say Tap in the source language field to let the device read it back to you SVoice Use this application to command the device by voice to send a message write a memo set an alarm and more Tap SVoice on the Applications screen Alternatively tap twice This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Here are several examples of spoken commands Open music Launch cal...

Page 138: ...yword Searching with images To search with an image tap Search with camera Aim the camera at an image and then tap This feature is available only for English Search scope To select what applications to search tap Settings Phone search and then tick the items to search for Google Now Launch Google search to view Google Now cards that show the current weather public transit info your next appointmen...

Page 139: ...files stored in the device including images videos songs and sound clips Tap My Files on the Applications screen Select a folder to open it To go back to the parent folder tap Up To return to the root directory tap Home In a folder tap and then use one of the following options Select all Select all files or folders to apply the same option to them at once Create folder Create a folder Search Searc...

Page 140: ... depending on the region or service provider Select a file to open it with an appropriate application To sort the files by size tap Sort by size To sort the files by date tap Sort by date TripAdvisor Use this application to get travel information such as destination or hotel You can also book for a room and share your reviews with others Tap TripAdvisor on the Applications screen ...

Page 141: ...address and then tap Select a location to view the detailed location information To search for nearby locations tap Once the location is found tap and use one of the following functions Clear Map Clear the map Make available offline Save the map of a specified area to view it offline Layers Overlay multiple layers including satellite images traffic information and more Settings Change the map sett...

Page 142: ...blic transit or walking and then tap GET DIRECTIONS 4 Select one of the routes that appear and then tap MAPVIEW to view details Local Use this application to search for nearby restaurants banks bus stops and more Tap Local on the Applications screen This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Select a place category and then select a place from the list of sea...

Page 143: ...n You should always pay attention to road conditions traffic and any other factors that may affect your driving Follow all safety warnings and regulations while driving This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider Specify the destination by using various methods such as speaking or entering the destination address Once a route is found follow the on screen inst...

Page 144: ...iseWi Fi settings WPS push button Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS button WPS PIN entry Connect to a securedWi Fi network with aWPS PIN SettingWi Fi sleep policy On the Settings screen tap Connections Wi Fi Advanced KeepWi Fi on during sleep When the screen is turned off the device automatically turns offWi Fi connections When this happens the device automatically accesses data networks...

Page 145: ...meout Set duration that the device is visible Received files View received files via the Bluetooth feature Data usage Keep track of your data usage amount and customise the settings for the limitation Mobile data Set the device to use data connections on any mobile network Set mobile data limit Set a limit for the mobile data usage Data usage cycle Enter monthly reset date to monitor your data usa...

Page 146: ...trieved You can save battery power by turning on this feature Mobile networks Mobile data Use to allow packet switching data networks for network services Data roaming Use the device to connect to another network when you are roaming or your home network is not available Access Point Names Set up access point names APNs Network mode Select a network type Network operators Search for available netw...

Page 147: ...red contents Set the device to share your content with other devices Allowed devices list View the list of devices that can access your device Not allowed devices list View the list of devices that are blocked from accessing your device Download to Select a memory location for saving media files Upload from other devices Set the device to accept uploads from other devices Screen Mirroring Activate...

Page 148: ... more vivid Standard Use this mode for normal surroundings Movie Use this mode for dim surroundings such as in a dark room Brightness Set the brightness of the display Auto rotate screen Set the content to rotate automatically when the device is turned Screen timeout Set the length of time the device waits before turning off the display s backlight Daydream Set the device to launch a screensaver w...

Page 149: ...application or option on the touch screen Screen lock sound Set the device to sound when locking or unlocking the touch screen Vibration feedback Set the device to vibrate when touching keys Blocking mode Select which notifications will be blocked and how long to block them Driving mode Activate driving mode to set the device to read contents aloud and specify applications to use in driving mode A...

Page 150: ...cation gestures Set the device to zoom in and out with finger gestures Negative colours Reverse the display colours to improve visibility Colour adjustment Adjust the colour scheme for the screen when the device determines that you are colour blind or having difficulty reading content Accessibility shortcut Set the device to activateTalkback when you press and hold the Power button and then tap an...

Page 151: ...Language Select a display language for all menus and applications Default Select a default keyboard type for text input Google voice typing To change the voice input settings tap Choose input languages Select input languages for text input Block offensive words Set the device to prevent the device from recognising offensive words in voice inputs Download offline speech recognition Download and ins...

Page 152: ...lise the first character after a final punctuation mark such as a full stop question mark or exclamation mark Auto spacing Set the device to automatically insert a space between words Auto punctuate Set the device to insert a full stop when you double tap the space bar Character preview Set the device to display a large image of each character tapped Tutorial Learn how to enter text with the Samsu...

Page 153: ... device to check missed events when SVoice is launched by pressing the headset button Home address Enter your home address to use location information with the voice command feature Log in to Facebook Enter your Facebook account information to use Facebook with S Voice Log in toTwitter Enter yourTwitter account information to useTwitter with SVoice For Google voice recognition use the following op...

Page 154: ...th Move an icon Set the device to move an item to another page when tapping and holding the item and then panning the device to the left or right Browse an image Set the device to scroll through an image by moving the device in any direction when the image is zoomed in Palm motion Capture screen Set the device to capture an image of the screen when you sweep your hand to the left or right across t...

Page 155: ... for managing settings and data Back up my data Set the device to back up settings and application data to the Google server Backup account Set up or edit your Google backup account Automatic restore Set the device to restore settings and application data when the applications are reinstalled on the device Factory data reset Reset settings to the factory default values and delete all data More Cus...

Page 156: ... You must enter the password each time you turn on the device Charge the battery before enabling this setting because it may take more than an hour to encrypt your data Encrypt external SD card Set the device to encrypt files on a memory card If you reset your device to the factory defaults with this setting enabled the device will not be able to read your encrypted files Disable this setting befo...

Page 157: ...n the device You can allow device administrators to apply new policies to the device Unknown sources Choose to install applications from any source If not chosen download applications only from Play Store Verify apps Set this to allow Google to check the application for harmful behaviour before installing it Trusted credentials Use certificates and credentials to ensure secure use of various appli...

Page 158: ...stem resource usage Screen power saving Set the device to decrease the brightness of the display Turn off haptic feedback Set the device to turn off the vibration when touching keys Learn about Power saving mode Discover how to reduce battery consumption Fast power on Activating this causes the device to start quickly for the next 24 hours Storage View memory information for your device and memory...

Page 159: ... the current date manually Set time Set the current time manually Automatic time zone Set the device to receive time zone information from the network when you move across time zones Select time zone Set the home time zone Use 24 hour format Display time in 24 hour format Select date format Select a date format About device Access device information and update device software Google Settings Use t...

Page 160: ... can use them Paper Artist Samsung Link Sphere Story Album Video editor On the Home screen or the Applications screen tap an application icon and follow on screen instructions to download it Some of the listed applications may be preloaded depending on the region or service provider ...

Page 161: ... already been taken tap Edit Portrait Red eye fix in Gallery Photos have dust spots If dust particles are present in the air you may capture them in photos when you use the flash Turn the flash off or avoid taking photos in a dusty place Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 80 Photos are blurred Blurring can occur if you take photos in low light conditions or hold the device incorrectly Half press the Shu...

Page 162: ...d the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas the subject may appear too dark Avoid shooting toward the sun Set the flash option to Fill in Adjust the exposure value Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the centre of the frame When you cannot turn on the device Ensure that the battery is inserted p 15 Charge the battery When you cannot take photos or vid...

Page 163: ... unexpectedly due to static electricity The device is not malfunctioning When the colours in the photo do not match the actual scene Select an appropriate white balance option to suit the light source p 81 When the photo is too bright Turn the flash off p 86 Adjust the ISO sensitivity p 80 Adjust the exposure value p 79 When the photo is too dark Turn the flash on p 86 Adjust the ISO sensitivity p...

Page 164: ...your service provider PIN2 When you access a menu requiring the PIN2 you must enter the PIN2 supplied with the SIM or USIM card For details contact your service provider Your device displays network or service error messages When you are in areas with weak signals or poor reception you may lose reception Move to another area and try again While moving error messages may appear repeatedly You canno...

Page 165: ...reen is scratched or damaged visit a Samsung Service Centre Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close applications or reinsert the battery and turn on the device to regain functionality If your device is frozen and unresponsive press and hold the Power button for more than 7 seconds to reboot If this does not solve the problem perform a factory d...

Page 166: ... the Internet The battery is consumable and the useful charge will get shorter over time Your device is hot to the touch When you use applications that require more power or use applications on your device for an extended period of time your device may feel hot to the touch This is normal and should not affect your device s lifespan or performance Error messages appear when launching the camera Yo...

Page 167: ... you have the appropriate licence or key to play the file Ensure that your device supports the file type Your device supports photos and videos captured with the device Photos and videos captured by other devices may not work properly Your device supports multimedia files that are authorised by your network service provider or providers of additional services Some content circulated on the Interne...

Page 168: ...ce cannot find your current location GPS signals may be obstructed in some locations such as indoors Set the device to useWi Fi or a mobile network to find your current location in these situations Data stored on the device has been lost Always make backup copies of all important data stored on the device Otherwise you cannot restore data if it is corrupted or lost Samsung is not responsible for t...

Page 169: ...age sensor is exposed to the external environment This problem is normal and the exposure to dust occurs in everyday use of the camera You can remove dust from the sensor by operating the sensor cleaning function p 99 If dust remains after cleaning the sensor contact a service centre Do not insert the blower into the mounting opening of the lens Camera body Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Never ...

Page 170: ...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 slow shutter speed hold your breath to minimise 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 ...

Page 171: ...nding photography Compose your shot stand up straight with your feet shoulder length apart and keep your elbows pointed down Crouching photography Compose your shot crouch with one knee touching the ground and keep a straight posture ...

Page 172: ...de 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 ...

Page 173: ...ains several blades These blades move together and control the amount of light passing through the centre 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 apertur...

Page 174: ...xposure 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 1 EV 1s 1 2 s 1 4 s 1 8 s 1 15 s 1 30 s 1 EV Exposure 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 t...

Page 175: ... 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 all...

Page 176: ... the speed at which the film reacts to light Together these three aspects are described as the triangle of exposure A change in shutter speed aperture value or ISO sensitivity can be offset by adjustments to the others to maintain the amount of light The results however change according to the settings For example shutter speed is useful in expressing movement the aperture can control the depth of...

Page 177: ...er speed Setting Result Fast speed less light Slow speed more light Fast still Slow blurry ISO sensitivity Setting Result High sensitivity more sensitive to light Low sensitivity less sensitive to light High more grainy Low less grainy ...

Page 178: ...s the distance between the middle of the lens to its focal point It affects the angle and perspective of taken photos A short focal length translates into a wide angle which allows you to take wide shots A long focal length translates into a narrow angle which allows you to take telephoto shots Short focal length Long focal length ...

Page 179: ... events or portraits Depth of field Portraits or still life photos mostly acclaimed by people are the ones on which the background is out of focus so the subject looks pronounced Depending on the focused areas a photo can be blurred or sharpened This is called a low DOF or a high DOF The depth of field is the focused area around the subject Therefore a small DOF signifies that the focused area is ...

Page 180: ...to sharply focused can be achieved by using a wide angle lens or selecting a high aperture value Small depth of field Large depth of field What controls out of focus effects DOF depends on aperture value The wider the aperture is namely the lower the aperture value the lower the DOF becomes Under the condition where the other values including the shutter speed and ISO sensitivity are equal a low a...

Page 181: ... take a photo of a low DOF A photo taken with a 20 mm wide angle lens A photo taken with a 100 mm telescope lens DOF depends on the distance between the subject and the camera The shorter the distance between the subject and the camera is the lower the DOF gets Therefore taking a photo close to a subject can result in a photo of low DOF A photo taken with a 100 mm telescope lens A photo taken clos...

Page 182: ... to composition it is very important to prioritise subjects Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo Usually abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition Rule of thirds To use the rule of thirds divide the image into a 3x3 pattern of equal rectangles To compose photos that best emphasise the subject make sure the subject is located at one of the corners of the cen...

Page 183: ...ions Below are a few examples Photos with two subjects If your subject is in one corner of the photo it creates an unbalanced composition You can stabilise the photo by capturing a second subject in the opposite corner to balance the weight of the photo Unstable Stable Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 ...

Page 184: ...ot easy however to have an enough amount of light anytime and anywhere Making use of a flash allows you to optimise light settings and create a variety of effects Flash also known as strobe or speed light helps to create adequate exposure in low light conditions It is also useful in light abundant situations For example flash can be used in compensating the exposure of a subject s shadow or captur...

Page 185: ...uide number Flash to Subject Distance Flash to Subject Distance Guide number Aperture value Therefore if you know the guide number of a flash you can estimate an optimum flash to subject distance when setting the flash manually For example if a flash has a guide number of GN 20 and is 4 metres away from the subject the optimal aperture value is F5 0 Bounce photography Bounce photography refers to ...

Page 186: ...English EU 07 2013 Rev 1 0 Some content may differ from your device depending on the region service provider or software version and is subject to change without prior notice www samsung com ...

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