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Samsung EC-ST500ZBPRE1 Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Exposure Brightness

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Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

tHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

tPress [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

tSubject: the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life

tBackground: the objects around the subject

tComposition: the combination of a subject and background

Background

Composition

Subject

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)

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Samsung EC-ST500ZBPRE1 Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Subject, background, and composition

Contents

Ä Click a topic Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functionsUser Manual ST5000Do not use your camera near ﬂammable or explosive gases and liquids Safety warningsSafety precautions Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesExercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraExtended functions Organization of the user manualCopyright information Basic functionsAbbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionPhotos are blurred Common questionsThe subjects eyes appear redTaking photos at night or in the dark Quick referenceAdjusting the exposure brightness Taking photos of peopleSetting the touch screen and sound ContentsInserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera onTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac ContentsBefore contacting a service center Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsPerforming the initial setup ……………… Basic functionsInserting the battery and memory card … Charging the battery and turning yourUnpacking Optional accessoriesmicroSD TM AF-assist light/timer lamp Camera layoutShutter button Zoom button t Zoom in or out Camera layoutAccepts HDMI cable Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing up Inserting the battery and memory cardthe battery Removing the battery and memory cardTurning on your camera Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modeSelect a language Performing the initial setup1 Select Language Select Date & Time Date & TimeIcon Learning iconsA. Status icons B. Option icons touchTouching Using the touch screenUsing gestures DraggingSelect the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMode Description Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionIn Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding 4 Select to return to the previous mode Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the display type for the touch screen Setting the sound3 Half-press Shutter to focus t If not, select the mode icon ““aTaking photos 2 Align your subject in the frameTaking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Option Description Reducing camera shake OIS a p s v D1 In Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ . 2 Select an option Taking photosReducing camera shake When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonUse the continuous or motion capture function. p Preventing your subject from being out of focusExtended functions Icon Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes 1 In Shooting mode, select a “ S 2 Align your subject in the frameShooting modes Using the Scene modet 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““an option Using the Beauty Shot modet Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections In Shooting mode, select a “ s ““In Shooting mode, select a “ s “ Using the frame guideAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode 4 To cancel the guides, select3 Press Shutter to take the photo to focus1 In Shooting mode, select a ““d 2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press Shutter to focus2 Set options. For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options.” Using the Program modeRecording a video 1 In Shooting mode, select a “ pShooting modes 5 Press Shutter to start recording6 Press Shutter again to stop recording To pause recordingShooting modes Using the Smart Scene Detection mode3 Press Shutter to start recording 4 Press Shutter again to stop recordingRecording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p s dAdding a voice memo to a photo Shooting options Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ………………………Using face detection ……………………… Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos ……………………2 Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p s d v D 1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ “ . In some modes, select f““1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ . In some modes, select f “ Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d 1 In the v and D modes, select f ““. 2 Select an optionSelect an option Using the timer S a p s d v D3 Press Shutter to start the timer In Shooting mode, selectPress Shutter Using the timer4 Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate the timer Using the motion timer1 In Shooting mode, select 2 Select an option Using the ﬂash S a p sShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p sOption Description Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ . 2 Select an option1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an option Using macro a p d v DUsing auto focus a p d v D Changing the camera’s focusindicated by a frame Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus In Shooting mode, select f “1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ 2 Touch a subject to focus Using one touch shooting a p s dAdjusting the focus area a p s d t Touch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls upDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dIn Shooting mode, select f “ “ Using face detectionTaking a self portrait shot Taking a smile shotmessage appears. Take another photo Using smart face recognitionDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionUsing face detection Registering faces as your favorites My Start The camera can detect up to 10 faces in one scene Using face detection 3 Select when the face list appearst Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Viewing your favorite facest + brighter, - darker Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV 3 SelectSelect an option Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p In Shooting mode, select f ““ “Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering option p d v DIn Shooting mode, select f “ “ In the v and D modes, select f “Option Description Selecting a light source White balance1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ 2 Select an option Adjusting brightness and colorDeﬁning your own white balance 3 Press ShutterAdjusting 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 ““. 2 Select an option Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d 1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ ““Option Description Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p dImproving your photos In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ Select an effectImproving your photos Adjusting your photos p3 Select a value to adjust the selected item t Sharpness t Contrast t SaturationEditing a photo ……………………………… Playback/EditingViewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV …………… Transferring ﬁles to your computer 2 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through files Starting Playback modePlaying back 1 Press PlaybackPlaying back Selecting a menu using motion recognitionIn Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Playing back 1 In Playback mode, selectRanking your favorite faces Select2 Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face 2 Select “ a face3 Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and select 1 In Playback mode, select “ “ a categoryViewing ﬁles as thumbnails t Select to select all ﬁles t Select to cancel your selection1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect ““Select 3 Select ﬁles you want to protectPlaying back 1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect ““All ““Lock2 Select . ““Copy to Card 3 Select Yes to copy ﬁles Using the recycle binViewing photos 1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Recycle Bin “ OnPlaying back Enlarging a photoStarting a slide show 1 In Playback mode, select . 2 Set a slide show effect3 Select to start the slide show Select to adjust the volume of background audio or to mute the soundSelect to switch to Playback mode Playing a videoSelect Yes 1 Select at the point where you want to save a still image 2 SelectPlaying a voice memo end and selectPlaying back 1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ M 2 Select Voice Memo “ OnIn Playback mode, select a photo “ Editing a photoRotating a photo Resizing photosSelect 3 Adjust the amount of the colorApplying photo styles Editing a photoSelect Applying smart ﬁlter effectsEditing a photo SelectAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Correcting exposure problems3 Select a value to adjust the selected item. - less or + more Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select . “ DPOF ““Select Editing photos of portraitsCreating a print order DPOF 1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select “ 3 Select a levelOption 5 Set DPOF options6 Select , or . to set the number of copies. 7 Select Editing a photoViewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV In Shooting or Playback mode, select M “ Select an HDMI resolution7 View ﬁles using a remote control of your camera or HDTV Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTVRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements Select . twice “ PC Software “ On Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Select a folder on your computer to save new ﬁlesTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable diskIn Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Select . twice ““PC Software ““OffTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP3 Double-click the removable disk icon Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable 2 Turn on the camerat The printer recognizes the camera automatically Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect or to scroll to a photo to print t Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingConﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeCamera speciﬁcations ……………………………… Camera maintenance ……………………………………Before contacting a service center ………………… Appendixes1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M 2 Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu 3 Select an option and save your settingsDescription Sound settingsDisplay settings Settings menuDescription Camera settingsSettings menu DescriptionSet whether to display the date and time on your Settings menuDescription Descriptioncomputer or printer Settings menut Select Mode Select a USB mode when you DescriptionError message Error messagesSuggested remedies Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and touch screenMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useCamera maintenance About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Battery lifeNotes about charging with a computer connected Notes about charging the batteryCamera 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 maintenanceSituation Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesSituation Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediest You can play videos only with the Intelli Before contacting a service centerSituation Suggested remediesCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Mono Internal speaker, Stereo Microphone Camera specificationsPhoto JPEG DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF These figures are measured under Samsung’sWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Index Index Index