Shooting modes
Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.
Using the Smart Auto mode
In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. It will be helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.
1 In Shooting mode, select a S.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
t The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.
Icon | Description |
| Appears when taking photos of landscapes. |
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| Appears when taking photos of bright backgrounds. |
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| Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. |
| This is available only when the flash is off. |
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| Appears when taking portraits at night. |
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Icon | Description |
| Appears when taking photos of landscapes with |
| backlighting. |
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| Appears when taking portraits with backlighting. |
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| Appears when taking portraits. |
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| Appears when taking close-up photos. |
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| Appears when taking close-up photos of text. |
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| Appears when the camera and subject are stable for a |
| while. |
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| Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects. |
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3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
4 Press [Shutter] to take the photo.
t If the camera does not recognise a proper scene mode, S will not change and the default settings will be used.
t Even if there is a face detected, the camera may not select a portrait mode depending on the subject's position or lighting.
t The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camera shake, lighting and distance to the subject.
t Even if you use a tripod, the
mode may not be detected depending on the subject's movement.
ST10
Keep your camera away from small children and pets
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Health and safety information
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Protect your camera’s lens
Copyright information
Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode icons
Icons used in this manual
Abbreviations used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Expressions used in this manual
Subject, background, and composition
Exposure Brightness
Taking photos of people
Quick reference
Contents
Contents
Basic functions
Unpacking
Optional accessories
Camera layout
Camera layout
Steady When connecting to a computer or in focus
Icons
Mode icons touch
Status icons
Option icons touch
Turning your camera on or off
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Touching
Using the touch screen
Dragging
Touch an icon to select a menu or option
Using the touch screen
Using gestures
Gesture Description
Press Menu to return to the previous mode
Setting the touch screen
Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Select Haptic&Sound
Select an option
Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus
Taking photos
Press Shutter to take a photo
Auto
Zooming
Taking photos
Digital zoom
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Installing programs
Hardware and software requirements
Programs contained on the CD
Transferring files to your PC
Insert the installation CD in a compatible CD-ROM drive
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Connect your camera to your PC with the USB cable
Multimedia Supported type Mode
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Transferring multimedia files to the camera
Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable
Transferring multimedia files to the camera
Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders
Add video files AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG MPEG-1
Using Samsung Converter
Downloading files using Samsung Master
Using Samsung Master
Toolbar
Transferring files to your computer
Transferring files to your computer for Mac users
Holding your camera correctly
When is displayed
Half-pressing the shutter button
Reducing camera shake
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
Extended functions
Shooting modes
Using the Smart Auto mode
Shooting mode, select a S Align your subject in the frame
Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo
Using the Scene mode
Using the Beauty Shot mode
Shooting modes
To cancel the guides, select
Using the frame guide
To hide facial imperfections, select f an option
Shooting mode, select a s
Select a value to adjust the shutter speed and select
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode
Shooting mode, select a s Select f Aperture
Select an option Select f Shutter Speed
Using the Program mode
Using the DIS mode
Recording a video
Select f a sound option
30 FPS Option Description
Stop Shutter
To pause recording
Recording voice memos a p s d
Recording a voice memo
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Shooting options
Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution S a p s d
V mode, select f Select an option
Selecting image quality a p s d
Selecting a resolution and quality
Fine Option Description
Super Fine Normal
Press Shutter to start the timer
Using the timer S a p s d
Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting
Shooting mode, select Select an option
Using the motion timer
Using the timer
Press Shutter
Shooting mode, select
Using the flash S a p s
Shooting in the dark
Preventing red-eye a p s
Adjusting the ISO speed p
Shooting in the dark
Shooting mode, select f Select an option
Using auto focus a p d
Using macro a p d
Changing the camera’s focus
Shooting mode, select
Changing the camera’s focus
Using smart touch focus a p s d
Center AF Option Description
Adjusting the focus area a p s d
Detecting faces
Using face detection a p s d
Taking a self portrait shot
Using face detection
Taking a smile shot
Detecting eye blinking
Using smart face recognition
Adjusting the exposure manually EV p d
Adjusting brightness and colour
Compensating for backlighting ACB p
Adjusting brightness and colour
Shooting mode, select f Select an option
Off ACB is off On ACB is on
Changing the metering option p d
Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weighted
Multi Option Description
Multi
Selecting a light source White balance p d
Shooting mode, select f Select an option
Auto WB Icon Description
Defining your own white balance
Using burst modes p s
Shooting mode, select f Select an option
Single Option Description
Applying photo styles a p s d
Improving your photos
Defining your own RGB tone
From the photos style options, select
Adjusting your photos p
Select a value to adjust the selected item
Improving your photos
Playback/Editing
Display in Playback mode
Starting Playback mode
Playing back
Press Playback
Playback mode, select a category
Playing back
Playback mode, select a photo Select Yes
Registering faces
Protecting files
Viewing files as thumbnails
Scan thumbnails of files
Do this
Playback mode, select a file Select Yes to delete the file
Playback mode, press Menu Select Protect All Lock
Select Yes
Playback mode, press Menu Select Delete All Yes
Playback mode, press Menu Select Recycle Bin On
Viewing photos
Select . Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files
Playback mode, press Menu Select Recycle Bin Retrieve
Set a slide show effect Select To start the slide show
Playback mode, select
Option Description Icon
Starting a slide show
Playback mode, select a video
Playing a video
End and select Select Yes
Trimming a video during playback
Capturing an image during playback
Playing a voice memo added to a photo
Playing a voice memo
Rotating a photo
Editing a photo
Resizing photos
Playback mode, select a photo Select an option
Editing a photo
Editing colour
Playback mode, select a photo
Select
Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more
Correcting exposure problems
Applying a special effect
Playback mode, select a photo Select
Creating a print order Dpof
Viewing files on a TV
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge
Select to print
Select Yes to confirm
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge
Configuring print settings
Multimedia
Using Multimedia mode
Select a mode
Select a file to play
Switching to another Multimedia mode
Using Multimedia mode
Locking the touch screen
Deleting multimedia files
Access the Music mode and play a file. p
Using the Music mode
Use the following icons and buttons to control playback
About VBR
Using the Music mode
Access the Videos mode and play a file. p
Using the Videos mode
Learn how to play videos and control playback
Icon Description Remaining battery capacity Play time
Access the Text Viewer mode and view a file. p.78
Using the Text Viewer mode
Menu Available Description Mode
Multimedia mode settings menu
Multimedia mode settings menu
Appendixes
Accessing the settings menu
Settings menu
Select an option and save your settings
Shooting or Playback mode, press Menu Select a menu
Settings menu
Sound settings Display settings
Camera settings
Imprint
10 min Auto Power Off
AF Lamp
Places. Off, On
Error message Suggested remedies
Error messages
Cleaning your camera
Camera maintenance
Camera lens and touch screen
Camera body
About memory cards
Camera maintenance
Memory cards you can use
Memory card capacity
About the battery
Battery specifications
Battery life
Camera maintenance
Situation Suggested remedies
Before contacting a service centre
Before contacting a service centre
Camera specifications
Camera specifications
For 1GB SD
Play mode Seeking in play Max
Fine Normal
Image size
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice
Samsung Eco-mark
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Index
Index
Accessing Camera Display Sound
Installing Using
Auto DIS Movie Program Scene Smart Auto
Add noise Colour filter Elegant Face retouch