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Samsung ES-ST500ZSARCN manual Adjusting your photos p, Improving your photos, Sharpness option

Models: EC-ST510ZBPSE1 EC-ST500ZDPRME EC-ST500ZBPSIT EC-ST510ZBPRE1

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Improving your photos

Adjusting your photos p

Adjust the sharpness, saturation, and contrast of your photos.

1 In Shooting mode, select f > (twice) . 2 Select an adjustment option.

t : Sharpness

t : Contrast

t : Saturation

3 Select a value to adjust the selected item.

Sharpness

-2 -1 0 +1 +2

Sharpness option	Description

	-	Soften the edges on your photos (suitable
	-	for editing the photos on your computer).
		for editing the photos on your computer).

		Sharpen the edges to improve the clarity

+of your photos. This may also increase the noise on your photos.

Contrast option	Description

-Decrease the colour and brightness.

+Increase the colour and brightness.

Saturation option	Description

-Decrease the saturation.

+Increase the saturation.

Select 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printing).

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Samsung ES-ST500ZSARCN manual Adjusting your photos p, Improving your photos, Select a value to adjust the selected item

Contents

ST500/ST510 Common questions Quick reference ContentsUser Manual  Click a topicSafety precautions Health and safety informationSafety warnings Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHealth 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 Organisation of the user manualCopyright information Extended functionsAbbreviations used in this manual Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsSubject, 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 dual displays and soundTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac ContentsTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeBasic functions Using the touch screen ……………………Setting the dual displays and sound ……… Tips for getting a clearer photo ……………Check your product box for the following items UnpackingOptional accessories CameraCamera layout Tripod mounttZoom in on part of a photo or view ﬁles as thumbnails Camera layoutZoom button tZoom in or out Referred to “Touch screen” in this manualB. Option icons touch IconsA. Status icons IconRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardthe battery Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upTurning on your camera Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modePerforming the initial setup Dragging Using the touch screenTouching Gesture Using the touch screenUsing gestures DescriptionMode Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode 1 In Shooting mode, select “ Front Display. 2 Select an option Setting the dual displays and soundSetting the front display OptionSetting the dual displays and sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the touch vibration or sound 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M 2 Select “ Haptic&Sound3 Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photos2 Align your subject in the frame 4 Press Shutter to take a photoDigital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Taking photos Reducing camera shake OIS a p s1 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 Recording voice memos …………………………………1 In Shooting mode, select a “ S 2 Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Appears when taking photos of landscapest 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 t For the Children mode, see “Using the Children mode” on pageIn 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 guideUsing the Children mode In Shooting mode, select a “ s “Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Shooting modesShooting modes Using the DUAL IS modeUsing the Program mode 1 In Shooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Taking a self-portrait shotRecording a video 1 In Shooting mode, select a “2 Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per second Shooting modesAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo 1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ “Shooting options Using the timer ………………………………Using face detection ………………………… Shooting in the dark …………………………1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ “ . In some modes, select f ““ Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p s d 2 Select an option1 In the v mode, 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 “1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an option Using the timer S a p s d3 Press Shutter to start the timer Option DescriptionUsing 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 dUsing auto focus a p d In Shooting mode, selectIn 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 facesDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Using face detectionIn Shooting mode, select f “ 4 Select when the face list appearsRegistering faces as your favourites My Star face3 Select Adjusting brightness and colourAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d t + brighter, - darkerIn Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Select an optionAdjusting brightness and colour Changing the metering option p dIn the v mode, select f “ In Shooting mode, select f “ “Adjusting brightness and colour Selecting a light source White balance p d1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ 2 Select an option IconAdjusting brightness and colour 3 Press ShutterDeﬁning your own white balance Option Description Using burst modes p s1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ . 2 Select an option Option DescriptionDeﬁning your own RGB tone Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d 1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ ““Improving your photos Adjusting your photos p3 Select a value to adjust the selected item t Sharpness t Contrast t SaturationPrinting photos with a photo printer Playback/EditingTransferring ﬁles to your computer Transferring ﬁles to your computer1 Press P Playing backStarting Playback mode 2 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁlesIn Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Ranking your favourite faces 1 In Playback mode, selectDisplay in Playback mode Select1 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, colour, 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 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““2 Select Auto Rotate “ On 3 Select Viewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automaticallyIn Playback mode, select a video “ t Select to switch to Playback modePlaying a video 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 1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select ““an optionEditing a photo 3 Adjust the amount of the colourEditing colour Deﬁning your own RGB toneAdjusting an image Correcting exposure problems3 Select a value to adjust the selected item. - less or + more Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance3 Select to stop snowing and select Editing photos of portraits1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select “ Select a level6 Select , or . to set the number of copies. 7 Select 5 Set DPOF optionsSelect photos to print to select all ﬁlesViewing ﬁles on a TV select on the camera screenRequirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Turn on the camera Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows In Shooting or Playback mode, select M “Using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsIcon Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable diskTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Disconnecting 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 icon2 Turn on your camera t Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge 3 Select to printOption Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge DescriptionAppendixes Camera maintenance ……………………………………Before contacting a service centre …………………… 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 menut Reset Set the ﬁle number to start from 0001 when DescriptionSettings menu DescriptionSuggested remedies Error messagesError message 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 maintenanceCamera maintenance Notes about charging the batteryNotes about charging with a computer connected Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation SituationSuggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation SituationSuggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation t You can play videos only with the IntelliCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations t Video H.264 MPEG-4.AVC Camera speciﬁcationst Photo JPEG DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF Mono Internal speaker, Mono MicrophoneCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This ProductWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Index Index Index

Improving your photos

Adjusting your photos p

t : Sharpness

3 Select a value to adjust the selected item.

Sharpness option

Contrast option

Saturation option