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