Samsung EC-ST600ZBPGE3 manual Holding your camera correctly, Half-pressing the shutter button

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Make sure nothing is blocking the lens.

Half-pressing the shutter button

Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically.

The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set.

Focus frame

• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green.

• Change the frame and half-press [Shutter] again if displayed in red.

Reducing camera shake

•Set the Optical Image Stabilization option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 28)

•Select the d mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 36)

When h is displayed

Camera shake

When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the ﬂash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still.

•Use a tripod or set the ﬂash option to Fill in. (p. 50)

•Set ISO speed options. (p. 51)

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Contents ST600 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Safety warningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and petsHealth and safety information Safety precautionsHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Use only Samsung-approved accessories Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageProtect your camera’s lens Check that the camera is operating properly before use Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Important usage informationCopyright information 103Icons 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 BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents 100 Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCamera layout Camera layout Main displayStatus lamp Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery BatteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedSelect Date Type and a date format Performing the initial setupSelect to switch to the Shooting mode To set the daylight-saving time, selectOption icons touch Learning iconsStatus icons Icon DescriptionDragging Using the touch screenTouching Touch an icon to select a menu or optionMode Description Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsSelecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Selecting a shooting modeShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the sound Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the display type for the touch screen Select To return to the previous modeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus If not, select the mode icon ““aTaking photos Press Shutter to take a photoPress the front LCD button to turn on the front display Turning on the front displayTaking photos Select a shooting optionZooming Digital zoomReducing camera shake OIS a p s D Off Deactivate the OIS function On Activate the OIS functionHalf-pressing the shutter button When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Taking photos with the front display ……………………Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame 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 photo““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ To hide facial imperfections, select ““an optionUsing the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in Night modeTo focus Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting mode, select a ““dBefore correction After correction Using the Program mode Recording a videoSelect ““ ““an option To pause recordingUsing the Smart Scene Detection mode Using the Self-portrait mode S a p s d Taking photos with the front displayShooting mode, press the front LCD button and select Taking photos with the front display Using the Children mode S a p s dUsing the Couple mode S a p s d Lean in toward each other in the frameDisplay to tell your subjects when to jump Using the jump shot timer S a p s dJump when the jump icon appears on the front display Camera will take 3 photos in successionRecording a video in the Self-portrait mode Using the function information S a p s dUsing the smile icon S a p s d Recording a video in the Children modeRecording voice memos a p s d Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos …………………… Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ………………………Using face detection ……………………… Changing the camera’s focus ……………Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s d DD and v modes, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d OptionLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer S a p s d DPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, select Select an optionDetection range of the motion timer Shooting options Using the timerUsing the motion timer Shooting mode, selectUsing the ﬂash S a p s Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p Adjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using macro a p d D Using auto focus a p d DChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, select f “ Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus Indicated by a frameUsing one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s dTouch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up Using face detection a p s d Detecting facesUsing face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favorites My StarPress Shutter to register the face Select when the face list appears Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face listViewing your favorite faces Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV+ brighter, darker Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an optionAuto WB Daylight Cloudy Deﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an optionUse a tripod to prevent blurry photos Applying photo styles a p d Adjust the amount of the selected color. SelectImproving your photos Deﬁning your own RGB toneApplying smart ﬁlter effects a p d Improving your photosNormal No effect Adjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemSharpness Contrast Saturation Playback/Editing Editing a photo ………………………………Press Playback Starting Playback modePlaying back Drag ﬁles left or right to scroll through ﬁlesPlaying back Viewing ﬁles using motion recognitionSelecting a menu using motion recognition Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holdingDisplay in Playback mode Start a slide show pSelect “ a face Select to cancel your favorite facesPlayback mode, select Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and selectSelect “ a category Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or faceViewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album Select the ﬁle to return to 3D view Select to view ﬁles in Smart AlbumViewing ﬁles as thumbnails Do thisSelect Yes to delete the ﬁle Select Protect ““SelectSelect ﬁles you want to protect Select “ YesEnlarging a photo Viewing photosCopying ﬁles to the memory card You can copy ﬁles from the internal memory to a memory cardPlayback mode, select Set a slide show effect Select to start the slide showStarting a slide show Effect Select a transition effect Select for no effectsEnd and select Select Yes Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Trimming a video during playbackPlaying a voice memo Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Pause or resume playbackResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionEditing a photo Adjust the amount of the colorApplying photo styles Refer to Deﬁning your RGB toneApplying smart ﬁlter effects Select ““an effectAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Applying a special effectPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast BalanceCreating a print order Dpof If you select Select, select photos to printSet Dpof options Select , or . to set the number of copies SelectViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screenViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows RequirementsRequirements Cable Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Computer recognizes the camera automaticallyUsing Intelli-studio Icon Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““Select . repeatedly ““PC Software ““Off Open menusScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac With the USB cable Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect . twice ““USB ““Printer Select to printPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingConﬁguring print settings Select , or . to set the number of copies and selectSettings Refer to options to conﬁgure your camera’s settingsSelect an option and save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSettings menu SoundDisplay Settings Camera. Off, On Auto PowerAuto Rotate ImprintPrinter Connect your camera to a printer for Select Mode Select a USB mode onComputer when you connect your camera to Printing ﬁlesCamera maintenance ………………………………… Refer to error messages, speciﬁcations, and maintenance tipsError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacityAbout the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Your computer does Connected correctly Make sure that you are using aMake sure that the USB cable is Not recognize yourCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Camera specifications Correct disposal of batteries in this product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST600 Responsible Party Telephone No SamsungIndex Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundRecording Video 37 Voice memo Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Smart Scene Detection

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