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User Manual
ST5000
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Safety warnings
Safety precautions
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids
Health and safety information
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid environments
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Organization of the user manual
Copyright information
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting mode icons
Indications used in this manual
Icons used in this manual
Abbreviations used in this manual
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
Subject, background, and composition
Exposure Brightness
Common questions
The subjects eyes
appear red
Photos are blurred
Quick reference
Adjusting the exposure brightness
Taking photos of people
Taking photos at night or in the dark
Contents
Inserting the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Setting the touch screen and sound
Contents
Before contacting a service center
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Transferring files to your computer for Mac
Basic functions
Inserting the battery and memory card …
Charging the battery and turning your
Performing the initial setup ………………
Unpacking
Optional accessories
microSD TM
AF-assist light/timer lamp
Camera layout
Shutter button
Zoom button t Zoom in or out
Camera layout
Accepts HDMI cable
Inserting the battery and memory card
the battery
Removing the battery and memory card
Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up
Charging the battery and turning your camera on
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
1 Select Language
Select Date & Time Date & Time
Select a language
Learning icons
A. Status icons
B. Option icons touch
Icon
Using the touch screen
Using gestures
Dragging
Touching
Select the mode icon Select a mode
Selecting a shooting mode
Mode Description
Selecting a shooting mode
Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition
In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding
Setting the touch screen and sound
Setting the display type for the touch screen
Setting the sound
4 Select to return to the previous mode
t If not, select the mode icon a
Taking photos
2 Align your subject in the frame
3 Half-press Shutter to focus
Taking photos
Zooming
Digital zoom
Reducing camera shake OIS a p s v D
1 In Shooting mode, select f once or twice . 2 Select an option
Taking photos
Option Description
When h is displayed
Holding your camera correctly
Half-pressing the shutter button
Reducing camera shake
Preventing your subject from being out of focus
Use the continuous or motion capture function. p
Extended functions
Using the Smart Auto mode
Shooting modes
1 In Shooting mode, select a S 2 Align your subject in the frame
Icon
Using the Scene mode
t For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode” on page
t For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on page
Shooting modes
Using the Beauty Shot mode
t Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections
In Shooting mode, select a s
an option
Using the frame guide
Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode
4 To cancel the guides, select
In Shooting mode, select a s
to focus
1 In Shooting mode, select a d
2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press Shutter to focus
3 Press Shutter to take the photo
Using the Program mode
Recording a video
1 In Shooting mode, select a p
2 Set options. For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options.”
5 Press Shutter to start recording
6 Press Shutter again to stop recording
To pause recording
Shooting modes
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode
3 Press Shutter to start recording
4 Press Shutter again to stop recording
Shooting modes
Recording a voice memo
Recording voice memos a p s d
Adding a voice memo to a photo
Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ………………………
Using face detection ………………………
Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos ……………………
Shooting options
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting a resolution S a p s d v D
1 In Shooting mode, select f . In some modes, select f
2 Select an option
Selecting a resolution and quality
Selecting image quality a p s d
1 In the v and D modes, select f . 2 Select an option
1 In Shooting mode, select f . In some modes, select f
Using the timer S a p s d v D
3 Press Shutter to start the timer
In Shooting mode, select
Select an option
Using the timer
4 Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate the timer
Using the motion timer
Press Shutter
Using the flash S a p s
Shooting in the dark
Preventing red-eye a p s
1 In Shooting mode, select 2 Select an option
Adjusting the ISO speed p
Shooting in the dark
1 In Shooting mode, select f . 2 Select an option
Option Description
Using macro a p d v D
Using auto focus a p d v D
Changing the camera’s focus
1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an option
Using smart touch focus a p s d
Changing the camera’s focus
In Shooting mode, select f
indicated by a frame
Using one touch shooting a p s d
Adjusting the focus area a p s d
t Touch and hold until the level indicator fills up
1 In Shooting mode, select f 2 Touch a subject to focus
Using face detection a p s d
Detecting faces
Using face detection
Taking a self portrait shot
Taking a smile shot
In Shooting mode, select f
Using smart face recognition
Detecting eye blinking
Using face detection
message appears. Take another photo
Using face detection
Registering faces as your favorites My Star
t The camera can detect up to 10 faces in one scene
3 Select when the face list appears
t Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list
Viewing your favorite faces
Using face detection
Adjusting brightness and color
Adjusting the exposure manually EV
3 Select
t + brighter, - darker
Adjusting brightness and color
Compensating for backlighting ACB p
In Shooting mode, select f
Select an option
Changing the metering option p d v D
In Shooting mode, select f
In the v and D modes, select f
Adjusting brightness and color
Selecting a light source White balance
1 In Shooting mode, select f 2 Select an option
Adjusting brightness and color
Option Description
Defining your own white balance
3 Press Shutter
Adjusting brightness and color
Using burst modes p s
1 In Shooting mode, select f once or twice . 2 Select an option
Option Description
Option Description
Improving your photos
Applying photo styles a p s d
1 In Shooting mode, select f once or twice
1 In Shooting mode, select f once or twice . 2 Select an option
Applying smart filter effects a p d
Improving your photos
In Shooting mode, select f once or twice Select an effect
Option Description
Adjusting your photos p
3 Select a value to adjust the selected item
t Sharpness t Contrast t Saturation
Improving your photos
Editing a photo ………………………………
Playback/Editing
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV …………… Transferring files to your computer
Starting Playback mode
Playing back
1 Press Playback
2 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through files
Playing back
Selecting a menu using motion recognition
In Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding
1 In Playback mode, select
Ranking your favorite faces
Select
Playing back
2 Select a face
3 Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and select
1 In Playback mode, select a category
2 Select a date, file type, weekday, color, or face
t Select to select all files t Select to cancel your selection
1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect Select
3 Select files you want to protect
Viewing files as thumbnails
1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect All Lock
Playing back
Using the recycle bin
Viewing photos
1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Recycle Bin On
2 Select . Copy to Card 3 Select Yes to copy files
Enlarging a photo
Starting a slide show
1 In Playback mode, select . 2 Set a slide show effect
Playing back
Select to adjust the volume of background audio or to mute the sound
Select to switch to Playback mode
Playing a video
3 Select to start the slide show
1 Select at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Select
Playing a voice memo
end and select
Select Yes
1 In Playback mode, select a photo M 2 Select Voice Memo On
Playing back
Editing a photo
Rotating a photo
Resizing photos
In Playback mode, select a photo
3 Adjust the amount of the color
Applying photo styles
Editing a photo
Select
Applying smart filter effects
Editing a photo
Select
Select
Correcting exposure problems
3 Select a value to adjust the selected item. - less or + more
Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation
Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance
Editing photos of portraits
Creating a print order DPOF
1 In Playback mode, select a photo . 2 Select 3 Select a level
1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select . DPOF Select
5 Set DPOF options
6 Select , or . to set the number of copies. 7 Select
Editing a photo
Option
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
Select an HDMI resolution
7 View files using a remote control of your camera or HDTV
Viewing files on a TV or HDTV
In Shooting or Playback mode, select M
Requirements for Intelli-studio
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Requirements
Transferring files using Intelli-studio
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Select a folder on your computer to save new files
Select . twice PC Software On
Using Intelli-studio
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk
In Shooting or Playback mode, select M
Select . twice PC Software Off
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP
Transferring files to your computer for Windows
Transferring files to your computer for Mac
1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable
2 Turn on the camera
3 Double-click the removable disk icon
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge
t The printer recognizes the camera automatically
t Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printing
Configuring print settings
Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge
Select or to scroll to a photo to print
Camera maintenance ……………………………………
Before contacting a service center …………………
Appendixes
Camera specifications ………………………………
Settings menu
Accessing the settings menu
3 Select an option and save your settings
1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M 2 Select a menu
Sound settings
Display settings
Settings menu
Description
Camera settings
Settings menu
Description
Description
Settings menu
Description
Description
Set whether to display the date and time on your
Settings menu
t Select Mode Select a USB mode when you
Description
computer or printer
Error message
Error messages
Suggested remedies
Camera maintenance
Cleaning your camera
Camera lens and touch screen
Camera body
Camera maintenance
About memory cards
Memory cards you can use
Memory card capacity
About the battery
Battery specifications
Battery life
Camera maintenance
Notes about charging with a computer connected
Notes about charging the battery
Camera 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. If
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
Situation
Before contacting a service center
Situation
Suggested remedies
t You can play videos only with the Intelli
Camera specifications
Camera specifications
Camera specifications
Photo JPEG DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF
These figures are measured under Samsung’s
Mono Internal speaker, Stereo Microphone
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
Correct Disposal of This Product
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Index
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