Samsung EC-ST100ZBPBE1 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. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically.

The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically.

Focus frame

• Press [Shutter] to take the photo if the focus frame appears in green.

• Change the frame and half- press [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears 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 ST100 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 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 chargedTouch Date Type, and then a date format Performing the initial setupTouch to switch to the Shooting mode  To set the daylight-saving time, touchOption icons touch Learning iconsStatus icons Icon DescriptionDragging Using the touch screenTouching Touch an icon to select a menu or optionMode Description Selecting a shooting modeTouch the mode icon Touch a mode to select it 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 modeTaking photos  If not, touch the mode icon ““aLearn how to take photos easily and quickly in Auto mode Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress 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 optionShooting mode, select a “ s “ Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, select Ask another person to take a photoBefore correction After correction Using the Dual is modeShooting mode, select a ““d Shutter to focus Extended functionsUsing the Program mode Recording a videoTo pause recording Select ““ ““an option. Option DescriptionUsing the Smart Scene Detection mode for Video Recording Using the Self-portrait mode S a p s d Taking photos with the front displayShooting mode, press the front LCD button, and then 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 Motion Timer Capture a photo when you move. pUsing the timer Using the motion timerDetection range of the motion timer Shooting options Preventing red-eye a p Using the flash S a p sShooting in the dark Off flash will not fireAdjusting 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 D Changing the camera’s focusShooting 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 Paper fills the entire screen Press Shutter Defining your own white balanceUsing burst modes p Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an optionApplying 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 modePlayback Drag files left or right to scroll through filesYou can view files by tilting the camera PlaybackPlayback mode, touch and hold , and then tilt the camera Quickly select a menu by tilting the cameraDisplay in Playback mode Start a slide show pSelect “ a face Select to cancel your favorite facesPlayback mode, select Ranking your favorite facesSelect “ a category Select a date, file type, weekday, color, or faceViewing files by category in Smart Album Select the same file to return to 3D view Select to view files in Smart AlbumViewing files as thumbnails Do thisPlayback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ Yes Select Yes to delete the fileSelect “ Yes Protecting filesEnlarging a photo Viewing photosCopying files to the memory card 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 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 Adding a voice memo to a photo Press Shutter to stop recording a voice memoPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Resizing 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 Select the individual files you want to printSet the Dpof options Select , or . to set the number of copies SelectViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Transferring files to your Windows computer RequirementsRequirements Cable Transferring files using Intelli-studioTransferring files to your Windows computer 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 Mac computer With the USB cable Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerSelect . twice ““USB ““Printer Turn on your cameraPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingConfiguring print settings Select , or . to set the number of copies, and then selectSettings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settingsSelect an option, and then save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSettings menu SoundDisplay Settings Imprint Auto PowerPrinted photos. Off*, Date, Date & Time OffPrinter 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 Image size Interface Power sourceDigital output USB Connector Internal speaker Mono, Microphone MonoCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST100 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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