Samsung EC-ST600ZBPGE3, EC-ST600ZBPLE1 manual Adjusting the ISO speed p, Shooting in the dark

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Shooting in the dark

Option Description

Red-eye*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is dark.

The camera reduces red-eyes.

Fill in:

• The flash always fires.

Light intensity is adjusted automatically.

Slow Sync:

The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer.

• Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background.

Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring.

Red-eye Fix*:

The flash fires when the subject or background is

dark.

The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis.

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

*There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time.

Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Blink Detection.

Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 113)

If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo.

Adjusting the ISO speed p

The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash.

1 In Shooting mode, select f “ . 2 Select an option.

Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting.

Auto

The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get.

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Contents ST600 Safety warnings Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsSafety precautions Health and safety informationHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesProtect your camera’s lens Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Important usage informationCopyright information 103Shooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents 100 Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCamera layout Main display Camera layoutStatus lamp Inserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving the battery and memory card BatteryCharging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully chargedPerforming the initial setup Select to switch to the Shooting modeSelect Date Type and a date format  To set the daylight-saving time, selectLearning icons Status iconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionUsing the touch screen TouchingDragging Touch an icon to select a menu or optionSelecting a shooting mode Select the mode icon Select a modeMode Description Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsSelecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the touch screen and sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the sound Select To return to the previous mode If not, select the mode icon ““a Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take a photoTurning on the front display Taking photosPress the front LCD button to turn on the front display Select a shooting optionZooming Digital zoomReducing camera shake OIS a p s D Off Deactivate the OIS function On Activate the OIS functionWhen h is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Taking photos with the front display ……………………Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific sceneShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoUsing the Beauty Shot mode Shooting mode, select a “ s ““““an option To hide facial imperfections, select ““an optionUsing the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in Night modeShooting mode, select a ““d To focus Press Shutter to take the photoBefore correction After correction Using the Program mode Recording a videoSelect ““ ““an option To pause recordingUsing the Smart Scene Detection mode Taking photos with the front display Using the Self-portrait mode S a p s dShooting mode, press the front LCD button and select Using the Children mode S a p s d Using the Couple mode S a p s dTaking photos with the front display Lean in toward each other in the frameUsing the jump shot timer S a p s d Jump when the jump icon appears on the front displayDisplay to tell your subjects when to jump Camera will take 3 photos in successionUsing the function information S a p s d Using the smile icon S a p s dRecording a video in the Self-portrait mode Recording a video in the Children modeRecording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p s dAdding a voice memo to a photo Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ……………………… Using face detection ………………………Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos …………………… Changing the camera’s focus ……………Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s d DSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality a p s dD and v modes, select f ““ Select an option OptionUsing the timer S a p s d D Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Select an optionUsing the timer Using the motion timerDetection range of the motion timer Shooting options Shooting mode, selectShooting in the dark Using the flash S a p sPreventing red-eye a p Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using auto focus a p d D Using macro a p d DChanging the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s d Changing the camera’s focusShooting mode, select f “ Indicated by a frameAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s dTouch and hold until the level indicator fills up Using face detection a p s d Detecting facesTaking a smile shot Using face detectionDetecting eye blinking Registering faces as your favorites My Star Using smart face recognitionPress Shutter to register the face Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Select when the face list appearsViewing your favorite faces Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and color+ brighter, darker Adjusting brightness and color Compensating for backlighting ACB pShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p d Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balanceAuto WB Daylight Cloudy Defining your own white balance Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Using burst modes pUse a tripod to prevent blurry photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. Select Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p d Defining your own RGB toneImproving your photos Applying smart filter effects a p dNormal No effect Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pSharpness Contrast Saturation Playback/Editing Editing a photo ………………………………Starting Playback mode Playing backPress Playback Drag files left or right to scroll through filesViewing files using motion recognition Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holdingDisplay in Playback mode Start a slide show pSelect to cancel your favorite faces Playback mode, selectSelect “ a face Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and selectSelect a date, file type, weekday, color, or face Select “ a categoryViewing files by category in Smart Album Select to view files in Smart Album Viewing files as thumbnailsSelect the file to return to 3D view Do thisSelect Protect ““Select Select files you want to protectSelect Yes to delete the file Select “ YesViewing photos Copying files to the memory cardEnlarging a photo You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory cardSelect to start the slide show Starting a slide showPlayback mode, select Set a slide show effect Effect Select a transition effect Select for no effectsPlaying a video Playback mode, select a video “End and select Select Yes Trimming a video during playbackCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoPlaying a voice memo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/Editing Adding a voice memo to a photoPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Pause or resume playbackEditing a photo Rotating a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionAdjust the amount of the color Applying photo stylesEditing a photo Refer to Defining your RGB toneApplying smart filter effects Select ““an effectCorrecting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Applying a special effectAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Creating a print order DpofPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select “ 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 Requirements Transferring files to your computer for WindowsRequirements Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsCable Computer recognizes the camera automaticallyUsing Intelli-studio Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Select . repeatedly ““PC Software ““OffIcon Open menusDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Turn on the cameraScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCTransferring files to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select . twice ““USB ““PrinterWith the USB cable Select to printPrinting starts. Select Cancel to cancel printing Configuring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select , or . to set the number of copies and selectSettings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settingsSettings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSound Settings menuDisplay Settings Auto Power Auto RotateCamera. Off, On ImprintSelect Mode Select a USB mode on Computer when you connect your camera toPrinter Connect your camera to a printer for Printing filesCamera maintenance ………………………………… Refer to error messages, specifications, and maintenance tipsError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyCamera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery specifications About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service center Make sure that you are using a Make sure that the USB cable isYour computer does Connected correctly Not recognize yourCamera specifications Camera specifications Camera specifications Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC notice Model No Samsung ST600 Responsible PartyAddress Telephone No SamsungIndex Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Recording Video 37 Voice memoAuto Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Smart Scene Detection
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