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Samsung EC-ST5000BPBE1, EC-ST500Z Quick reference, Taking photos of people, Taking action photos

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

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Quick reference

Quick reference

Taking photos of people

t s mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 30 t Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)

f43

t Face Detection f 48

Taking photos at night or in the dark

t s mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 30 t Flash options f 43

t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 44

Taking action photos

t Continuous, Motion Capture f 58

Taking photos of text, insects, or ﬂowers

t s mode > Close Up, Text f 30

t Macro, Auto Macro (to take close-up photos) f 45 t White Balance (to change the color tone) f 56

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

t ISO speed (to adjust the sensitivity to light) f 44 t EV (to adjust exposure) f 53

t ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright backgrounds) f 54

t Metering f 55

t AEB (to take 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures) f 58

Applying a different effect

t Photo styles (to apply tones) f 59 t Smart ﬁlter effects f 60

t Image adjustment (to adjust saturation, sharpness, or contrast) f 61

Reducing camera shake

t Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 25 t d mode f 33

t Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album f 66

t Deleting all ﬁles on the memory card f 68

t Viewing ﬁles as a slide show

f70

t Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV

f80

t Connecting your camera to a computer f 82

t Adjusting sound and volume

f92

t Adjusting the brightness of the display f 92

t Changing the display language f 93

t Setting the date and time

f93

t Formatting the memory card

f93

t Troubleshooting f 102

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Samsung EC-ST5000BPBE1, EC-ST500ZBPRIT Quick reference, Taking photos of people, Taking photos at night or in the dark

Contents

User Manual Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functionsST5000 Ä Click a topicSafety precautions Safety warningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Do not use your camera near ﬂammable or explosive gases and liquidsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationExercise caution when using the camera in humid environments Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeCopyright information Organization of the user manualBasic functions Extended functionsIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessThe subjects eyes Common questionsappear red Photos are blurredAdjusting the exposure brightness Quick referenceTaking photos of people Taking photos at night or in the darkInserting the battery and memory card ContentsCharging the battery and turning your camera on Setting the touch screen and soundBefore contacting a service center ContentsTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles to your computer for MacInserting the battery and memory card … Basic functionsCharging the battery and turning your 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 the battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Insert a memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing upCharging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera1 Select Language Performing the initial setupSelect Date & Time Date & Time Select a languageA. Status icons Learning iconsB. Option icons touch IconUsing gestures Using the touch screenDragging 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 display type for the touch screen Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the sound 4 Select to return to the previous modeTaking photos t If not, select the mode icon ““a2 Align your subject in the frame 3 Half-press Shutter to focusZooming Taking photosDigital zoom 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ . 2 Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p s v DTaking photos Option DescriptionHolding your camera correctly When h is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakeUse the continuous or motion capture function. p Preventing your subject from being out of focusExtended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto mode1 In Shooting mode, select a “ S 2 Align your subject in the frame Icont For the Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beauty Shot mode” on page Using the Scene modet For the Frame Guide mode, see “Using the frame guide” on page Shooting modest Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of imperfections Using the Beauty Shot modeIn Shooting mode, select a “ s ““ ““an optionAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode Using the frame guide4 To cancel the guides, select In Shooting mode, select a “ s “1 In Shooting mode, select a ““d to focus2 Align your subject in the frame and half-press Shutter to focus 3 Press Shutter to take the photoRecording a video Using the Program mode1 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 recordingTo pause recording Shooting modes3 Press Shutter to start recording Using the Smart Scene Detection mode4 Press Shutter again to stop recording Shooting modesRecording voice memos a p s d Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Using face detection ……………………… Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ………………………Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos …………………… Shooting optionsSelecting a resolution S a p s d v D Selecting a resolution and quality1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ “ . In some modes, select f““ 2 Select an optionSelecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and quality1 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 DIn Shooting mode, select Select an option4 Make a motion, such as waving your arms, to activate the timer Using the timerUsing the motion timer Press ShutterShooting in the dark Using the ﬂash S a p sPreventing red-eye a p s 1 In Shooting mode, select 2 Select an optionShooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed p1 In Shooting mode, select f “ . 2 Select an option Option DescriptionUsing auto focus a p d v D Using macro a p d v DChanging the camera’s focus 1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an optionChanging the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s dIn Shooting mode, select f “ indicated by a frameAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s dt Touch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ 2 Touch a subject to focusDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dTaking a self portrait shot Using face detectionTaking a smile shot In Shooting mode, select f “ “Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionUsing face detection 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 t Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list 3 Select when the face list appearsViewing your favorite faces Using face detectionAdjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and color3 Select t + brighter, - darkerCompensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colorIn Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Select an optionIn Shooting mode, select f “ “ Changing the metering option p d v DIn the v and D modes, select f “ Adjusting brightness and color1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ 2 Select an option Selecting a light source White balanceAdjusting brightness and color Option Description3 Press Shutter Deﬁning your own white balanceAdjusting brightness and color 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ . 2 Select an option Using burst modes p sOption Description Option DescriptionApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photos1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ ““ 1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““. 2 Select an optionImproving your photos Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p dIn Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ Select an effect Option Description3 Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pt Sharpness t Contrast t Saturation Improving your photosPlayback/Editing Editing a photo ………………………………Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV …………… Transferring ﬁles to your computer Playing back Starting Playback mode1 Press Playback 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 Ranking your favorite faces 1 In Playback mode, selectSelect Playing back3 Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and select 2 Select “ a face1 In Playback mode, select “ “ a category 2 Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect ““Select t Select to select all ﬁles t Select to cancel your selection3 Select ﬁles you want to protect Viewing ﬁles as thumbnailsPlaying back 1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Protect ““All ““LockViewing photos Using the recycle bin1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select Recycle Bin “ On 2 Select . ““Copy to Card 3 Select Yes to copy ﬁlesStarting a slide show Enlarging a photo1 In Playback mode, select . 2 Set a slide show effect Playing backSelect to switch to Playback mode Select to adjust the volume of background audio or to mute the soundPlaying a video 3 Select to start the slide showPlaying a voice memo 1 Select at the point where you want to save a still image 2 Selectend and select Select YesPlaying back 1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ M 2 Select Voice Memo “ OnRotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos In Playback mode, select a photo “Applying photo styles 3 Adjust the amount of the colorEditing a photo SelectEditing a photo Applying smart ﬁlter effectsSelect Select3 Select a value to adjust the selected item. - less or + more Correcting exposure problemsAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast BalanceCreating a print order DPOF Editing photos of portraits1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select “ 3 Select a level 1 In Playback mode, select M 2 Select . “ DPOF ““Select6 Select , or . to set the number of copies. 7 Select 5 Set DPOF optionsEditing a photo OptionViewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV 7 View ﬁles using a remote control of your camera or HDTV Select an HDMI resolutionViewing ﬁles on a TV or HDTV In Shooting or Playback mode, select M “Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioSelect a folder on your computer to save new ﬁles Select . twice “ PC Software “ OnTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studioIn Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““ Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable diskSelect . twice ““PC Software ““Off Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP1 Connect your camera to a Macintosh computer with the USB cable Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac2 Turn on the camera 3 Double-click the removable disk icont The printer recognizes the camera automatically Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeConﬁguring print settings t Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select or to scroll to a photo to printBefore contacting a service center ………………… Camera maintenance ……………………………………Appendixes Camera speciﬁcations ………………………………Accessing the settings menu Settings menu3 Select an option and save your settings 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M 2 Select a menuDisplay settings Sound settingsSettings menu DescriptionSettings menu Camera settingsDescription DescriptionDescription Settings menuDescription Set whether to display the date and time on yourt Select Mode Select a USB mode when you Settings menuDescription computer or printerError messages Error messageSuggested remedies Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenanceNotes about charging the battery Notes about charging with a computer connectedCamera 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 centerSuggested remedies SituationSituation Before contacting a service centerSuggested remedies SituationSituation Before contacting a service centerSuggested remedies t You can play videos only with the IntelliCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Photo JPEG DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF Camera specificationsThese figures are measured under Samsung’s Mono Internal speaker, Stereo MicrophoneCorrect Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical & Electronic EquipmentCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Index Index Index