Samsung EC-ST30ZZBPSE1 Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Exposure Brightness

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

•Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down.

•Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down.

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

•Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life.

•Background: the objects around the subject.

•Composition: the combination of a subject and background.

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)

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Contents ST30 Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Keep your camera away from small children and petsDo not touch the flash while it fires Health and safety informationDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Do not use batteries for unintended purposesThis may cause your camera to malfunction Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Check that the camera is operating properly before useCopyright information Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionBasic 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 Push the lock up to release the battery Battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing downPress Power to turn your camera on or off Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modePress Or to select Date/Time Set and press Performing the initial setupPress to switch to the Shooting mode PressIcon Description Learning iconsIcons on the left InformationGoing back to the previous menu Selecting optionsShooting mode, press MenuTo scroll to Shooting, and then Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press or to scroll to a White Balance optionChanging the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Select Settings → Beep Sound → an optionAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Digital range ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoomReducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonUse 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 mode, press Select Scene → a scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoTo hide facial imperfections, press Using the Beauty Shot modeSelect a higher setting to make skin tone appear lighter Select Shooting → Face Retouch → an optionUsing the Night mode Using the frame guideShooting mode, press Select DIS Using the DIS modeSelect the aperture value or shutter speed Select an optionRecording a video Using the Program modeShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Select Movie → Stabilizer → a stabilizer option To pause recordingSelect Movie → Voice → a sound option Option DescriptionRecording a voice memo Recording voice memosAdding a voice memo to a photo Changing the camera’s focus … …………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Using face detection … ……………………… Improving your photos … ……………………Mode, press Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Selecting image qualityPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Off Flash does not fire Using the flashShooting in the dark Preventing red-eyeShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speedSelect Shooting → ISO → an option Changing the camera’s focus Using macroUsing auto focus Learn how to adjust the cameras focusChanging the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus areaSelect Shooting → Focus Area → an option Detecting faces Using face detectionSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Taking a smile shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a beep, press Shutter Taking a self-portrait shotDetection Detecting eye blinkingSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Blink Select Shooting or Movie → EV Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACBSelect Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Selecting a light source White balanceDefining your own white balance Select Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modesAn option Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreImproving your photos Applying photo stylesContrast Sharpness Saturation Adjusting your photosSelect a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosViewing files on a TV … ……………………… Editing a photo ………………………………Press or to scroll through files Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing backViewing files by category in Smart Album Playing backPlayback mode, press Zoom left Select a categoryProtecting files Viewing files as thumbnailsThen press Press Select File Options → Delete → All → Yes Viewing photosSelect Multiple Delete Press Select YesOption Description Start Set the slide show effect Select Start → PlayStarting a slide show Skip to to start a slide show with no effectsPlaying a video Playing voice memos on your PC Select to save the photo as a start image. p Editing a photoResizing photos Rotating a photoDefining your own RGB tone Editing a photoSoftVivid Forest Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsPrinting photos as thumbnails Creating a print order DpofPress Select File Options → Dpof → Size → an option Playback mode, pressViewing 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 Computer recognizes the camera automatically Transferring files using Intelli-studioRun Intelli-studio on your computer Turn on the camera Select a folder on your computer to save new files toUsing Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk IconOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableTransferring files to your Mac computer Press Or to select a photo Select Settings → USB Select PrinterPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer With the USB cable Turn on your cameraSettings Shooting or Playback mode, press Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an option and save your settingsDisplay Auto*, Dark, Normal, Bright Brightness Camera settings menuAdjust the brightness of the screen DisplaySettings Off Auto PowerButtons or switch modes. Off, On ImprintAppendixes Camera maintenance ………………………………………Error message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and displayCamera maintenance Using or storing the cameraOther cautions About memory cardsSupported memory cards Size Memory card capacityFine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Specification Description About the batteryBattery specifications Battery lifeLow 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 Computer Play videosYou cannot use Intelli-studio on Macintosh computersCamera specifications Camera specifications File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV Interface Digital output USB Connector AudioImage size Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Noise ResolutionMetering Mjpeg Motion JpegCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Telephone No Samsung FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST30 Responsible Party AddressIndex Index Playing Recording Camera DisplayDIS Movie Program Scene Smart Auto For Mac For Windows

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