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Connecting to a smart phone
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter
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Use the Bluetooth Shutter function in Samsung Camera Manager on the
smart phone to use the smart phone as a remote shutter for the camera.
This feature is supported by smart phones running the Android OS. We
recommend that you use the latest version. This feature is not available for
iOS devices.
You should install Samsung Camera Manager on your phone or device before
using this feature. Download and install Samsung Camera Manager Inst. from
the Google Play Store to install Samsung Camera Manager. Samsung Camera
Manager is supported by Android OS 4.2.2 or higher.
1
Connect the camera and a smart phone via Bluetooth.
2
On the smart phone, turn on Samsung Camera Manager.
3
Select
Bluetooth Shutter
.
4
On the smart phone, touch to capture the photo.
Select
Press
and touch
to capture a single photo each time you
touch
.
Select
Press & Hold
and touch
to allow [
Shutter
] to remain
pressed. Press
again to release [
Shutter
]. When capturing
continuous shots or using the Bulb function, select
Press & Hold
and touch
to capture photos for the desired time.
Touch
to start recording a video and touch
to stop a video.
The ideal distance for a Bluetooth connection between devices may vary,
depending on your surroundings and your smart phone.
The smart phone must be within 23 ft (7 m) of the camera to use this feature.
The Bluetooth Shutter function will deactivate when:
-
Either the camera or the smart phone turns off.
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The device loses a Bluetooth connection.
-
The Bluetooth connection is poor or unstable.