Samsung EC-ST66ZZDPUME, EC-ST66ZZFPRFR, EC-ST76ZZBPBE1, EC-ST66ZZFPBFR Adjusting the focus area p s

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Changing the camera’s focus

If you do not select a focus area, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen.

Tracking a subject may fail when:

-the subject is too small

-the subject moves excessively

-the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place

-colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same

-the subject includes horizontal patterns, such as blinds

-the camera shakes excessively

When tracking a subject fails, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame ().

If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track.

If the camera fails to focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-line frame ().

If you use this function, you cannot set Face Detection options, Timer options, Intelli zoom, and Smart Filter effects.

Adjusting the focus area p s

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 [m].

2 Select a “ Focus Area.

3 Select an option.

Icon Description

Center AF: Focus on the center of the frame (suitable when subjects are located at or near the center).

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

Tracking AF: Focus on and track the subject. (p. 56)

Available options may differ depending on the shooting conditions.

Shooting options 57

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Contents Click a topic Appendixes IndexHealth and safety information Health and safety information Health and safety information 103 Icons used in this manual Indicators used in this manualShooting mode Indicator Icon FunctionExpressions used in this manual SubjectBasic troubleshooting Quick reference Capturing photos of peopleContents Contents Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Capturing photos ………………………… Setting the display and sound ……………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… Unpacking AF-assist light/Timer lamp Lens Tripod mount Camera layoutCamera layout Status lampButton Button DescriptionRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing upTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup To set daylight-savings time, press DPress D/c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o Performing the initial setupPress m to switch to Shooting mode Screen may differ depending on the language selectedLearning icons Icon DescriptionShooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Using MenuSelecting options or menus Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menuShooting mode, press M Select p Press m Press o to save your settingsSelecting options or menus Press F/t to select a White Balance optionShooting mode, press M Select p Press f Using FnPress D/c to scroll to Setting the sound Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Mode Display typeShooting mode, press M Select S Half-press Shutter to focus Press P to return to Shooting modeCapturing photos To delete the photo, press f, and then select YesCapturing photos ZoomingDigital zoom p s Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Intelli Zoom Setting Intelli zoomOptical range Zoom indicator Intelli zoom p sShooting mode, press m Select a “ DIS Select an option Reducing camera shake DIS p sIcon Description Off DIS is deactivated On DIS is activated Reducing camera shake When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter buttonHolding your camera correctly Focus framePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode IconUsing the Smart Auto mode Shooting mode, press M Select p Set the desired options Using the Program modeFor a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Live Panorama mode Using the Live Panorama mode Press o to set the photo as a background image Using the Picture-in-Picture modePress P again to return to Shooting mode To recapture a background photo, press mUsing the Scene mode Shooting mode, press M Select s Select a sceneUsing the Magic Frame mode Using the Scene modeUsing the Beauty Shot mode Press m Select a “ Face Retouch Select an optionUsing the Intelligent Portrait mode Press m Select a “ Funny Effect “ a funny effect Using the Funny Face modeCamera detects faces with the face detection function Using the Night mode Aperture value Shutter speedUsing the Movie mode Press m Select v “ Sound Alive Select a Sound Alive optionSet desired options Using the Movie modePause recording Press Shutter to start recording Using the Smart Scene Detection modeLandscapes Using Face Detection ……………………… Using the timer ………………………………Adjusting brightness and color …………… Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySetting the photo resolution S p s Selecting an image quality Selecting a resolution and qualitySetting the photo quality p d s Shooting mode, press m Select a “ QualityPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S p d sShooting mode, press t Preventing red-eye p s Using the flash S p d sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, press FShooting in the dark Red-eye FixAdjusting the ISO sensitivity p Shooting mode, press m Select a “ ISO Select an optionChanging the camera’s focus Using macro p s Using auto focus S p sShooting mode, press c Using tracking auto focus p s Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus area p s Detecting faces Using Face Detection p sShooting mode, press m Select a “ Face Detection “ Normal Capturing a self portrait shot Using Face DetectionWhen you hear a quick beep, press Shutter Capturing a smile shotUsing Smart Face Recognition Detecting eye blinkingRegistering faces as your favorites My Star Viewing your favorite faces Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Smart FR Edit “ Face ListYour favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Select a value to adjust the exposure Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Photo will be brighter as the exposure value increasesShooting mode, press m Select a “ ACB Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Icon Description Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p Select a or v “ MeteringAuto WB Daylight Cloudy Selecting a White Balance setting pFluorescentL For shooting under white fluorescent light Defining your own White Balance Camera captures Using burst modes pShooting mode, press m Select a “ Drive Select an option Use a tripod to prevent blurry photosApplying effects/Adjusting images Applying Smart Filter effects pApplying effects/Adjusting images Sharpness Description Press F/t to adjust each valueContrast Editing the photos on your computerTransferring files to your Mac computer … Viewing photos or videos Playback mode ……………………………Editing a photo ……………………………… Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerPress P Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press F/t to scroll through filesVideo file information Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePlayback mode, press m Ranking your favorite facesView files by category, such as date, face, or file type Deleting favorite facesViewing files by category in Smart Album FacePress o to return to the normal view Press F/t to scroll through the filesViewing files as thumbnails Protecting files Playback mode, press m Select u “ Protect “ SelectScroll to the file you want to protect, and then press o Deleting filesPlayback mode, press m Select u “ Copy to Card Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesScroll to each file you want to delete, and then press o All unprotected files are deletedEnlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Press o, and then select YesViewing panoramic photos Press m to return to Playback modePress o Playing a slide showView the slide show Playing a videoSelect Start “ Play Select Repeat to loop the slide showCapturing an image from video Resizing photos Learn how to edit photosEditing a photo Rotating a photoPlayback mode, select a photo, and then Creating a close-up portrait Applying Smart Filter effectsEditing a photo Cropped portraits are saved with consecutive file namesAdjusting your photos Adjusting dark subjects ACBRetouching faces Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturationRemoving red-eye Brightness Contrast SaturationPress m Select u “ Dpof “ Size “ Select Creating a print order DpofPlayback mode, press m Select u “ Dpof “ Standard “ Select Adding noise to the photoPrinting photos as thumbnails Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at onceView photos or play videos using the camera buttons Viewing files on a TVRequirements Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements Transferring files with Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computerUsing Intelli-studio Open menus Connect the camera to your computer as a removable diskVerify that the status lamp is not blinking Turn on the cameraDrag or save files to your computer Removed safelyTransferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Press m to configure print settingsConfiguring print settings Press F/t to select a file to printSettings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settingsShooting or Playback mode, press m Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an itemSound Settings menuDisplay Settings File No Specify how to name filesAuto Power Off ImprintVideo Out Set the video signal output for your regionMexico Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, ThailandCamera maintenance ………………………………… AppendixesError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and display Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyUsing or storing the camera Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Supported memory cardsSize Super Fine Normal Memory card capacitySize 30 FPS 15 FPS Manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Battery specifications About the batteryBattery life Low battery message Handling and disposing of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation Before contacting a service center Operating system TV does notNot recognize your Your computerCamera specifications Camera specifications Face Edit Image Adjust, TrimType Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album SpecificationsInterface Digital output USB Connector Internal speaker Mono, Microphone MonoComposition GlossaryAF Auto Focus Digital zoomGlossary Dpof Digital Print Order FormatGlossary Shutter speed Correct Disposal of This Product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST66/ST68 Responsible Party Telephone No SamsungIndex Index Shooting mode Timer lamp Smart Face Recognition 60 Smile ShotUsing the zoom Slide Show Smart Album Thumbnails Appendixes
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EC-ST76ZZBPLRU, EC-ST76ZZFPRRU, EC-ST76ZZBPWE2, EC-ST66ZZHDBZA, EC-ST76ZZFPSRU specifications

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