Samsung EC-ST30ZZBPBIL manual Holding your camera correctly, Half-pressing the shutter button

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

 

Reducing camera shake

 

 

Make sure nothing is

Select the

mode to reduce camera shake

 

blocking the lens.

 

digitally. (p. 31)

 

 

 

 

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 composition and half- press [Shutter] again if the focus frame appears in red.

When 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. 38)

•Set ISO speed options. (p. 39)

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Contents ST30 Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationKeep your camera away from small children and pets Do not handle your camera with wet handsDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Health and safety informationDo not use batteries for unintended purposes Do not touch the flash while it firesKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardCheck that the camera is operating properly before use This may cause your camera to malfunctionCopyright information Indications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessBasic troubleshooting Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Setting the display and sound … ………………………… Performing the initial setup … ……………………………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Unpacking Optional accessoriesCamera layout Camera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton Description Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down Push the lock up to release the battery BatteryCharging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Press Power to turn your camera on or offPress to switch to the Shooting mode Performing the initial setupPress Press Or to select Date/Time Set and pressIcons on the left Learning iconsInformation Icon DescriptionShooting mode, press Selecting optionsMenu Going back to the previous menuSelecting options Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modePress or to scroll to a White Balance option To scroll to Shooting, and thenSetting the sound Setting the display and soundSelect Settings → Beep Sound → an option Changing the display typeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Digital rangeHolding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakeUse the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focusRecording voice memos … ……………………………… Extended functionsShooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Shooting modes Using the Scene modeHalf-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting mode, press Select Scene → a sceneSelect a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect Shooting → Face Retouch → an option To hide facial imperfections, pressUsing the Night mode Using the frame guideSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Using the DIS modeSelect an option Shooting mode, press Select DISRecording a video Using the Program modeShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Select Movie → Voice → a sound option To pause recordingOption Description Select Movie → Stabilizer → a stabilizer optionRecording a voice memo Recording voice memosAdding a voice memo to a photo Using face detection … ……………………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Improving your photos … …………………… Changing the camera’s focus … ……………Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality Mode, pressPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye Off Flash does not fireShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speedSelect Shooting → ISO → an option Using auto focus Using macroLearn how to adjust the cameras focus Changing the camera’s focusChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus areaSelect Shooting → Focus Area → an option Detecting faces Using face detectionSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal When you hear a beep, press Shutter Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shotDetection Detecting eye blinkingSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB Select Shooting or Movie → EVChanging the metering option Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an optionDefining your own white balance Select Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modesImproving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreApplying photo styles An optionSelect a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photosImproving your photos Contrast Sharpness SaturationViewing files on a TV … ……………………… Editing a photo ………………………………Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press or to scroll through filesPlayback mode, press Zoom left Playing backSelect a category Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumProtecting files Viewing files as thumbnailsThen press Press Select Multiple Delete Viewing photosPress Select Yes Select File Options → Delete → All → YesStarting a slide show Set the slide show effect Select Start → PlaySkip to to start a slide show with no effects Option Description StartPlaying a video Playing voice memos on your PC Resizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Select to save the photo as a start image. pDefining your own RGB tone Editing a photoSoftVivid Forest Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsPress Select File Options → Dpof → Size → an option Creating a print order DpofPlayback mode, press Printing photos as thumbnailsViewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the buttons on yourCamera Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements Installing Intelli-studio Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM driveTransferring files to your Windows computer Run Intelli-studio on your computer Turn on the camera Transferring files using Intelli-studioSelect a folder on your computer to save new files to Computer recognizes the camera automaticallyUsing Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk IconScreen Click the pop-up message Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPRemove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PCTransferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Select Settings → USB Select PrinterWith the USB cable Turn on your camera Press Or to select a photoSettings Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, pressAdjust the brightness of the screen Camera settings menuDisplay Display Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright BrightnessSettings Buttons or switch modes. Off, On Auto PowerImprint OffAppendixes Camera maintenance ………………………………………Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera bodyCamera maintenance Using or storing the cameraOther cautions About memory cardsSupported memory cards Size Memory card capacityFine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Battery specifications About the batteryBattery life Specification DescriptionLow battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerBefore contacting a service center You cannot use Intelli-studio on Play videosMacintosh computers ComputerCamera specifications Camera specifications File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV Interface Digital output USB Connector AudioImage size Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Metering ResolutionMjpeg Motion Jpeg NoiseCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Model No Samsung ST30 Responsible Party FCC noticeAddress Telephone No SamsungIndex Index DIS Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Camera DisplayFor Mac For Windows Playing Recording
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