Samsung EC-ST10ZBBP/RU Taking photos, Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus

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Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.

1 Make sure that the camera is in the a mode (Auto), the camera’s default shooting mode.

t If not, select the mode icon ““a.

This mode minimizes user settings for quick, convenient shooting.

Auto

2 Align your subject in the frame.

3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

t A green frame means the subject in focus.

4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Contents ST10 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and petsHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Handle and store your camera carefully and sensiblyHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageUse only Samsung-approved accessories Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information Shooting 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 BrightnessQuick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Basic functions Optional accessories UnpackingCamera layout  Steady When connecting to a computer or in focus Camera layoutMode icons touch IconsStatus icons Option icons touchTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning your camera on or offUsing the touch screen TouchingDragging Touch an icon to select a menu or optionGesture Description Using the touch screenUsing gestures Setting the touch screen Press Menu to return to the previous modeShooting or Playback mode, press Menu Select “ Haptic&Sound Select an optionTaking photos Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress Shutter to take a photo AutoDigital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Installing programs Transferring files to your computer for WindowsHardware and software requirements Programs contained on the CDInsert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive Transferring files to your PCTransferring files to your computer for Windows Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cableDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Multimedia Supported type ModeTransferring multimedia files to the camera Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableCopy multimedia files to the corresponding folders Transferring multimedia files to the cameraUsing Samsung Converter ˆ Add video files AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG MPEG-1Using Samsung Master Downloading files using Samsung MasterToolbar Transferring files to your computer for Mac users Transferring files to your computerWhen is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photoShooting modes Using the Scene modeUsing the Beauty Shot mode Using the frame guide To cancel the guides, selectTo hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an option Shooting mode, select a “ s “Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and selectShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Select an option Select f “ ““Shutter SpeedUsing the DIS mode Using the Program mode30 FPS Option Description Recording a videoSelect f “ ““ ““a sound option To pause recording Stop ShutterAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode Shooting optionsV mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p s d Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality a p s dFine Option Description Super Fine NormalUsing the timer S a p s 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 timerPress Shutter Shooting mode, selectPreventing red-eye a p s Using the flash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select f “ Select an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, selectUsing smart touch focus a p s d Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus area a p s d Center AF Option DescriptionUsing face detection a p s d Detecting facesUsing face detection Taking a self portrait shotTaking a smile shot Detecting eye blinkingUsing smart face recognition Adjusting brightness and colour Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dAdjusting brightness and colour Compensating for backlighting ACB pShooting mode, select f ““ “ Select an option Off ACB is off On ACB is on Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weighted Changing the metering option p dMulti Option Description MultiAuto WB Icon Description Selecting a light source White balance p dShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Defining your own white balance Single Option Description Using burst modes p sShooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Improving your photos Applying photo styles a p s dDefining your own RGB tone From the photos style options, selectImproving your photos Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Starting Playback mode Display in Playback modePlaying back Press PlaybackPlaying back Playback mode, select “ “ a categoryPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select Yes Registering facesViewing files as thumbnails Protecting filesScan thumbnails of files Do thisPlayback mode, press Menu Select Protect ““All ““Lock Playback mode, select a file “ Select Yes to delete the fileSelect “ Yes Playback mode, press Menu Select Delete “ All “ YesViewing photos Playback mode, press Menu Select Recycle Bin “ OnSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files Playback mode, press Menu Select Recycle Bin “ RetrievePlayback mode, select Set a slide show effect Select To start the slide showOption Description Icon Starting a slide showPlaying a video Playback mode, select a video “End and select Select Yes Trimming a video during playbackPlaying a voice memo Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Editing a photo Rotating a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionEditing colour Editing a photoPlayback mode, select a photo ““ ““ Select ““Correcting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreApplying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““Creating a print order Dpof Viewing files on a TV Select Yes to confirm Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect to print Configuring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeMultimedia Select a file to play Using Multimedia modeSelect a mode Using Multimedia mode Switching to another Multimedia modeLocking the touch screen Deleting multimedia filesUsing the Music mode Access the Music mode and play a file. pUse the following icons and buttons to control playback About VBRUsing the Music mode Using the Videos mode Access the Videos mode and play a file. pLearn how to play videos and control playback Icon Description Remaining battery capacity Play timeUsing the Text Viewer mode Access the Text Viewer mode and view a file. p.78Multimedia mode settings menu Menu Available Description ModeMultimedia mode settings menu Appendixes Settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Select a menuSound settings Display settings Settings menuCamera settings 10 min Auto Power Off ImprintAF Lamp Places. Off, OnError 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 life About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenance Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service centre Camera specifications Camera specifications  Play mode Seeking in play Max For 1GB SDFine Normal Image sizeSpecifications are subject to change without prior notice Correct disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-markIndex Index Installing Using Accessing Camera Display SoundAuto DIS Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Colour filter Elegant Face retouch
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