Samsung ST90, ST91 user manual Adjusting the focus area, Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option

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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area

You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene.

1	In Shooting mode, press [	].
2	Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option.

Option Description

Center AF: Focus on the center. Suitable when subjects are located in the center.

Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas.

Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 44)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

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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 Setting the display and sound … ………………………… Performing the initial setup … ……………………………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Optional accessories UnpackingSpeaker Shutter button Power button Flash Smart buttonCamera layout MicrophoneCamera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton 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 typeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress 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 … ………………………………Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting 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 photoSelect Scene → Magic Frame Using the Magic Frame modeSelect 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 rateSelect Movie → Sound Alive → a sound option To pause recordingOption Description Recording a voice memo Recording voice memosAdding 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 qualityPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Preventing red-eye Using the flashShooting in the dark Off Flash does not fireShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speedSelect 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 optionDetecting faces Using face detectionSelect 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 photosDefining your own RGB tone Custom RGB Select a color R Red, G Green, B BlueSelect Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photosContrast 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 facesViewing files by category in Smart Album Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a categoryPress 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 playbackImage Press Playing voice memosPlayback 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 photosViewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the buttons on yourCamera Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements 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, pressSound Camera settings menuDisplay 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 maintenanceOther cautions About memory cardsSupported memory cards Size Memory card capacityFine 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 File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputImage 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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Changing the camera’s focus

Adjusting the focus area

In Shooting mode, press [

Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option.

Option Description