Samsung ST90 Shooting modes, Using the Smart Auto mode, Shooting mode, press Select Smart Auto

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Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on the type of scene it defects.

Smart Auto Mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

1	In Shooting mode, press [	].
2	Select Smart Auto.
3	Align your subject in the frame.

•The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate scene mode icon appears at the top left of the screen. The icons are listed below.

Icon	Description
	Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

	Appears when taking photos with bright white
	backgrounds.

Icon		Description
		Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
		This is available only when the flash is off.
		Appears when taking portraits at night.

		Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
		backlighting.

		Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

		Appears when taking portraits.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

		Appears when taking photos of sunsets.

		Appears when taking photos of clear skies.

		Appears when taking photos of forested areas.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
		Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
		subjects.
		subjects.

		Appears when the camera is stable (on a tripod, for
		example) and the subject is motionless for a period
		of time. This is available only when you are shooting
		in the dark.

		Appears when taking photos of actively moving
		subjects.
		Appears when taking photos of fireworks. This is
		available only when you use a tripod.

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Contents ST90/ST91 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet handsDo not use batteries for unintended purposes Health and safety informationDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Do not touch the flash while it firesCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case This may cause your camera to malfunctionRefer to error messages, specifications, Maintenance tips How to record a video or voice memoLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice Copyright informationIcons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure BrightnessBasic troubleshooting Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Performing the initial setup … …………………………… Setting the display and sound … …………………………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Optional accessories UnpackingSpeaker Shutter button Power button Flash Smart buttonCamera layout MicrophoneIcon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Description Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardPush the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing downTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup PressInformation Learning iconsIcons on the left Icon DescriptionMenu Selecting optionsShooting mode, press Going back to the previous menuPress or to scroll to a White Balance option Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modeSelecting options PressChanging the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Press repeatedly to change a display typeTaking photos Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress Shutter to take a photo Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos ZoomIntelli zoom Setting Intelli zoomPhoto resolution when Intelli zoom is on Optical range Intelli rangeReducing camera shake DIS Select Shooting → DIS → an optionHalf-pressing the shutter button When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Use the focus lockExtended functions Recording voice memos … ………………………………Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Shooting modes Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Magic Frame mode Select Scene → Magic FrameSelect Shooting → Frame → an option Facial imperfections, press Using the Beauty Shot modeOnly, press Select Shooting → Face Tone → an optionShooting mode, press Select Scene → Object Highlight Using the Object Highlight modeSelect an option to adjust Blur or Tone Displayed on the screenShooting mode, press Select Scene → Night Using the Night modeAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select an optionShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Using the Program modeRecording a video Press Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rateTo pause recording Select Movie → Sound Alive → a sound optionOption Description Recording voice memos Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Improving your photos … …………………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Using face detection … ……………………… Changing the camera’s focus … ……………When recording a video Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Selecting image qualityUsing the timer Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Preventing red-eye Using the flashShooting in the dark Off Flash does not fireAdjusting the ISO speed Shooting in the darkSelect Shooting → ISO → an option Learn how to adjust the cameras focus Using macroUsing auto focus Changing the camera’s focusUsing tracking auto focus Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus area Select Shooting → Focus Area → an optionUsing face detection Detecting facesSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Taking a self-portrait shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a beep, press Shutter Taking a smile shotDetection Using smart face recognitionDetecting eye blinking RecognitionRegistering faces as your favorites My Star Press Shutter to register the faceViewing your favorite faces Compensating for backlighting ACB Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Select Shooting or Movie → EVSelecting a light source White balance Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an optionPress Shutter OptionAim the lens at a piece of white paper Defining your own white balanceUsing burst modes Select Shooting → Drive → an optionApplying smart filter effects Available filters in Program modeImproving your photos Select an effectAvailable filters in Movie mode Improving your photosCustom RGB Select a color R Red, G Green, B Blue Defining your own RGB toneSelect Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Adjusting your photos Select a value to adjust the selected itemContrast Sharpness Saturation Editing a photo ……………………………… Viewing files on a TV … ………………………Playing back Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Press or to scroll through filesPlayback mode, press Canceling your favorite facesPlaying back Ranking your favorite facesPlayback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a category Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumPress and hold to scroll through files quickly Delete files Then press PressScroll through files Then select YesSelect File Options → Delete → All → Yes Select Multiple DeletePress Select Yes Select Yes to copy filesEnlarging a photo Viewing photosStarting a slide show Skip to to start a slide show with no effectsSelect Start → Play Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Use the following buttons to control playbackPlaying voice memos Image PressPlayback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Select to save the photo as a start image. pEditing a photo Select Edit → Smart Filter Select an effectAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Correcting exposure problemsAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Defining your own RGB toneHiding facial imperfections Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation As the number increases, the face becomes clearerPrint the selected photos Reset to the default settingsCreating a print order Dpof Print all photosView photos or play videos using the buttons on your Viewing files on a TVCamera Transferring files to your Windows computer Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computerUsing Intelli-studio Icon Connect the camera to your computer as a removable diskRemove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Computer recognizes the camera automaticallyTransferring files to your Mac computer With the USB cable Turn on your camera Select Settings → USB Select PrinterPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer Press Or to select a photoSettings Select an option and save your settings Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, pressCamera settings menu SoundDisplay Yes, No SettingsPower Save FormatFile No Specify how to name filesAuto Power ImprintPlaces. Off, On Select Mode Select a USB mode when youAF Lamp Camera to a computer or printer via USBCamera maintenance ……………………………………… AppendixesError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyUsing or storing the camera Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Other cautionsSupported memory cards Memory card capacity SizeFine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Battery life About the batteryBattery specifications Specification DescriptionLow battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Macintosh computers Play videosYou cannot use Intelli-studio on ComputerCamera specifications Camera specifications Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAVImage size Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Mjpeg Motion Jpeg ResolutionMetering NoiseCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST90 Telephone No SamsungIndex Index Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Shooting modeAccessing Camera Display Sound For Windows

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