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Samsung EC-ST500ZBPSE1 Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Exposure Brightness

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

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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

Subject

Composition

Background

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-ST500ZBPSE1 Expressions used in this manual, Pressing the shutter, Subject, background, and composition

Contents

 Click a topic Common questions Quick reference ContentsUser Manual ST500/ST510Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationSafety warnings Safety precautionsProtect 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 Organisation of the user manualCopyright information Basic functionsShooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations 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 dual displays and sound ContentsInserting the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera onPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge ContentsTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles to your computer for MacTips for getting a clearer photo …………… Using the touch screen ……………………Setting the dual displays and sound ……… Basic functionsCamera UnpackingOptional accessories Check your product box for the following itemsTripod mount Camera layoutReferred to “Touch screen” in this manual Camera layoutZoom button tZoom in or out tZoom in on part of a photo or view ﬁles as thumbnailsIcon IconsA. Status icons B. Option icons touchInsert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing up Inserting the battery and memory cardthe battery Removing the battery and memory cardTurning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup Touching Using the touch screenDragging Description Using the touch screenUsing gestures GestureSelect the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMode Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionIn Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Option Setting the dual displays and soundSetting the front display 1 In Shooting mode, select “ Front Display. 2 Select an option1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M 2 Select “ Haptic&Sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the dual displays and sound4 Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photos2 Align your subject in the frame 3 Half-press Shutter to focusTaking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Option Description Reducing camera shake OIS a p s1 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 focusRecording voice memos ………………………………… Extended functionsAppears when taking photos of landscapes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes 1 In Shooting mode, select a “ S 2 Align your subject in the framet For the Children mode, see “Using the Children mode” on page 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 guideUsing the Children mode 4 To cancel the guides, selectShooting modes Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeUsing the Program mode Using the DUAL IS modeShooting modes 1 In Shooting mode, select a “ Taking a self-portrait shotRecording a video 1 In Shooting mode, tap the front display to turn it onShooting modes 2 Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per second1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ “ Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photoShooting in the dark ………………………… Using the timer ………………………………Using face detection ………………………… Shooting options2 Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution S a p s 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 mode, select f ““. 2 Select an optionOption Description Using the timer S a p s d3 Press Shutter to start the timer 1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an optionPress 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 optionIn Shooting mode, select Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p 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 dTaking a smile shot Using face detectionDetecting eye blinking Using face detection Using smart face recognitionface 4 Select when the face list appearsRegistering faces as your favourites My Star In Shooting mode, select f “t + brighter, - darker Adjusting brightness and colourAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d 3 SelectSelect an option Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p In Shooting mode, select f ““ “In Shooting mode, select f “ “ Changing the metering option p dIn the v mode, select f “ Adjusting brightness and colourIcon Selecting a light source White balance p d1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ 2 Select an option Adjusting brightness and colourDeﬁning your own white balance 3 Press ShutterAdjusting brightness and colour Option Description Using burst modes p s1 In Shooting mode, select f “ “ . 2 Select an option Option Description1 In Shooting mode, select f ““ once or twice ““ ““ Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d Deﬁning your own RGB tonet Sharpness t Contrast t Saturation Adjusting your photos p3 Select a value to adjust the selected item Improving your photosTransferring ﬁles to your computer Playback/EditingTransferring ﬁles to your computer Printing photos with a photo printer2 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁles Playing backStarting Playback mode 1 Press PPlaying back Selecting a menu using motion recognitionIn Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Select 1 In Playback mode, selectDisplay in Playback mode Ranking your favourite faces2 Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, colour, 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 “ OnViewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automatically 1 In Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““2 Select Auto Rotate “ On 3 Select 1 In Playback mode, select 2 Set a slide show effect3 Select to start the slide show t Select to switch to Playback modePlaying a video In Playback mode, select a video “Select 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 “ On1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select ““an option Editing a photoRotating a photo Resizing photosDeﬁning your own RGB tone 3 Adjust the amount of the colourEditing colour Editing a photoAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Correcting exposure problems3 Select a value to adjust the selected item. - less or + more Adjusting an imageSelect a level Editing photos of portraits1 In Playback mode, select a photo “ . 2 Select “ 3 Select to stop snowing and selectto select all ﬁles 5 Set DPOF optionsSelect photos to print 6 Select , or . to set the number of copies. 7 Selectselect on the camera screen Viewing ﬁles on a TVRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements In Shooting or Playback mode, select M “ Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Turn on the cameraTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles by connecting the camera as a removable diskIcon Transferring 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 camera3 Select to print t Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge 2 Turn on your cameraDescription Conﬁguring print settingsPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge OptionCamera speciﬁcations …………………………………… Camera maintenance ……………………………………Before contacting a service centre …………………… 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 DescriptionDescription Settings menut Reset Set the ﬁle number to start from 0001 when DescriptionDescription Settings menuError 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 Situation Before contacting a service centreSituation Suggested remediesSituation Before contacting a service centreSituation Suggested remediest You can play videos only with the Intelli Before contacting a service centreSituation Suggested remediesCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Mono Internal speaker, Mono Microphone Camera speciﬁcationst Photo JPEG DCF, EXIF 2.21, DPOF t Video H.264 MPEG-4.AVCWaste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Correct Disposal of This ProductCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Index Index Index