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Samsung EC-ST5000DPOIR, EC-ST500Z Shooting modes, Using the Smart Auto mode, Icon, Description

Models: EC-ST5000BPBSA EC-ST5000BPOIL EC-ST5000BPODZ EC-ST500ZDPRME EC-ST500ZBPSIT EC-ST5000BPBGS

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Shooting modes

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.

	Appears when taking photos of bright white
	backgrounds.

Icon		Description
		Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night.
		This is available only when the ﬂash is off.
		Appears when taking portraits at night.

		Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
		backlighting.

		Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

		Appears when taking portraits.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

		Appears when taking photos of sunsets.

		Appears when taking photos of clear skies.

		Appears when taking photos of forested areas.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
		Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
		subjects.
		subjects.

		Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.

		Appears when the camera and subject are stable for
		a while. This is available only when you are shooting
		in the dark.

		Appears when taking photos of actively moving
		subjects.

		Appears when taking photos of ﬁreworks. This is
		available only when you use a tripod.

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Contents

ST5000 Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functionsUser Manual Ä Click a topicPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Safety warningsSafety precautions Do not use your camera near ﬂammable or explosive gases and liquidsHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesExercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeBasic functions Organization of the user manualCopyright information Extended functionsIcons 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 Brightnessappear red Common questionsThe subjects eyes Photos are blurredTaking photos of people Quick referenceAdjusting the exposure brightness Taking photos at night or in the darkCharging the battery and turning your camera on ContentsInserting the battery and memory card Setting the touch screen and soundTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows ContentsBefore contacting a service center Transferring ﬁles to your computer for MacCharging the battery and turning your Basic functionsInserting the battery and memory card … Performing the initial setup ………………Optional accessories UnpackingmicroSD TM Camera layout AF-assist light/timer lampShutter button Camera layout Zoom button t Zoom in or outAccepts HDMI cable Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardthe battery Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing upTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your cameraSelect Date & Time Date & Time Performing the initial setup1 Select Language Select a languageB. Option icons touch Learning iconsA. Status icons IconDragging Using the touch screenUsing gestures TouchingSelecting a shooting mode Select the mode icon Select a modeMode Description Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Selecting a shooting modeIn Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the sound Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the display type for the touch screen 4 Select to return to the previous mode2 Align your subject in the frame t If not, select the mode icon ““aTaking photos 3 Half-press Shutter to focusZooming Taking photosDigital zoom Taking photos Reducing camera shake OIS a p s v D1 In Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ . 2 Select an option Option DescriptionHalf-pressing the shutter button When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Use the continuous or motion capture function. pExtended functions 1 In Shooting mode, select a “ S 2 Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Icont For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on page Using the Scene modet For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode” on page Shooting modesIn Shooting mode, select a “ s ““ Using the Beauty Shot modet Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections ““an option4 To cancel the guides, select Using the frame guideAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode In Shooting mode, select a “ s “2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press Shutter to focus to focus1 In Shooting mode, select a ““d 3 Press Shutter to take the photo1 In Shooting mode, select a “ p Using the Program modeRecording a video 2 Set options. For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options.”To pause recording 5 Press Shutter to start recording6 Press Shutter again to stop recording Shooting modes4 Press Shutter again to stop recording Using the Smart Scene Detection mode3 Press Shutter to start recording Shooting modesRecording 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 ……………………… Shooting options1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ “ . In some modes, select f““ Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p s d v D 2 Select an option1 In the v and D modes, select f ““. 2 Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ . In some modes, select f “In Shooting mode, select Using the timer S a p s d v D3 Press Shutter to start the timer Select an optionUsing the motion timer Using the timer4 Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate the timer Press ShutterPreventing red-eye a p s Using the ﬂash S a p sShooting in the dark 1 In Shooting mode, select 2 Select an option1 In Shooting mode, select f “ . 2 Select an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Option DescriptionChanging the camera’s focus Using macro a p d v DUsing auto focus a p d v D 1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an optionIn Shooting mode, select f “ Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus indicated by a framet Touch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up Using one touch shooting a p s dAdjusting the focus area a p s d 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ 2 Touch a subject to focusUsing face detection a p s d Detecting facesTaking a smile shot Using face detectionTaking a self portrait shot In Shooting mode, select f “ “Using face detection Using smart face recognitionDetecting eye blinking message appears. Take another photoRegistering faces as your favorites My Star Using face detectiont The camera can detect up to 10 faces in one scene Viewing your favorite faces 3 Select when the face list appearst Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Using face detection3 Select Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV t + brighter, - darkerIn Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select an optionIn the v and D modes, select f “ Changing the metering option p d v DIn Shooting mode, select f “ “ Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting brightness and color Selecting a light source White balance1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ 2 Select an option Option Description3 Press Shutter Deﬁning your own white balanceAdjusting brightness and color Option Description Using burst modes p s1 In Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ . 2 Select an option Option Description1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ ““ Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d 1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““. 2 Select an optionIn Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ Select an effect Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p dImproving your photos Option Descriptiont Sharpness t Contrast t Saturation Adjusting your photos p3 Select a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Editing a photo ………………………………Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV …………… Transferring ﬁles to your computer 1 Press Playback Starting Playback modePlaying back 2 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through filesSelecting a menu using motion recognition Playing backIn Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Select 1 In Playback mode, selectRanking your favorite faces Playing back1 In Playback mode, select “ “ a category 2 Select “ a face3 Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and select 2 Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face3 Select ﬁles you want to protect t Select to select all ﬁles t Select to cancel your selection1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect ““Select Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect ““All ““Lock Playing back1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Recycle Bin “ On Using the recycle binViewing photos 2 Select . ““Copy to Card 3 Select Yes to copy ﬁles1 In Playback mode, select . 2 Set a slide show effect Enlarging a photoStarting a slide show Playing backPlaying a video Select to adjust the volume of background audio or to mute the soundSelect to switch to Playback mode 3 Select to start the slide showend and select 1 Select at the point where you want to save a still image 2 SelectPlaying a voice memo Select Yes1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ M 2 Select Voice Memo “ On Playing backResizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo In Playback mode, select a photo “Editing a photo 3 Adjust the amount of the colorApplying photo styles SelectSelect Applying smart ﬁlter effectsEditing a photo SelectAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Correcting exposure problems3 Select a value to adjust the selected item. - less or + more Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select “ 3 Select a level Editing photos of portraitsCreating a print order DPOF 1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select . “ DPOF ““SelectEditing a photo 5 Set DPOF options6 Select , or . to set the number of copies. 7 Select OptionViewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV Select an HDMI resolution7 View ﬁles using a remote control of your camera or HDTV In Shooting or Playback mode, select M “Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Select a folder on your computer to save new ﬁles Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Select . twice “ PC Software “ OnUsing Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsSelect . twice ““PC Software ““Off Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable diskIn Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsDisconnecting the camera for Windows XP Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows2 Turn on the camera Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable 3 Double-click the removable disk iconPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge t The printer recognizes the camera automaticallyPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge t Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingConﬁguring print settings Select or to scroll to a photo to printAppendixes Camera maintenance ……………………………………Before contacting a service center ………………… Camera speciﬁcations ………………………………3 Select an option and save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M 2 Select a menuSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings DescriptionDescription Camera settingsSettings menu DescriptionDescription Settings menuDescription Set whether to display the date and time on yourDescription Settings menut Select Mode Select a USB mode when you computer or printerError messages Error messageSuggested remedies Camera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacityBattery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenanceNotes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connectedCamera maintenance Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling t The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. IfSuggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation SituationSuggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation SituationSuggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation t You can play videos only with the IntelliCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations These figures are measured under Samsung’s Camera specificationsPhoto JPEG DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF Mono Internal speaker, Stereo MicrophoneCorrect Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical & Electronic EquipmentCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Index Index Index