Expressions used in this manual, Subject

Expressions used in this manual

Pressing the shutter

•Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway down

•Press [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

•Subject: the main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life

•Background: the objects around the subject

•Composition: 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 by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.

S Normal exposure

S Overexposure (too bright)

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Contents

Appendixes Index Click a topic Health and safety information Health and safety information Health and safety information 103 Icon Function Indicators used in this manualShooting mode Indicator Icons used in this manual Subject Expressions used in this manual Basic troubleshooting Capturing photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Capturing photos ………………………… Setting the display and sound ……………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… Unpacking Camera layout AF-assist light/Timer lamp Lens Tripod mount Status lamp Camera layout Button Description Button Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory card Turning on your camera Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback mode To set daylight-savings time, press D Performing the initial setup Screen may differ depending on the language selected Performing the initial setupPress m to switch to Shooting mode Press D/c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o Icon Description Learning icons Press o to conﬁrm the highlighted option or menu Using MenuSelecting options or menus Shooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Press F/t to select a White Balance option Press o to save your settingsSelecting options or menus Shooting mode, press M Select p Press m Shooting mode, press M Select p Press f Using FnPress D/c to scroll to Mode Display type Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Setting the sound To delete the photo, press f, and then select Yes Press P to return to Shooting modeCapturing photos Shooting mode, press M Select S Half-press Shutter to focus Capturing photos ZoomingDigital zoom p s Intelli zoom p s Setting Intelli zoomOptical range Zoom indicator Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Intelli Zoom Shooting mode, press m Select a “ DIS Select an option Reducing camera shake DIS p sIcon Description Off DIS is deactivated On DIS is activated Focus frame When is displayed Half-pressing the shutter buttonHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Icon Using the Smart Auto mode Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting mode, press M Select p Set the desired options Using the Program modeFor a list of options, refer to Shooting options. p Using the Live Panorama mode Using the Live Panorama mode To recapture a background photo, press m Using the Picture-in-Picture modePress P again to return to Shooting mode Press o to set the photo as a background image Shooting mode, press M Select s Select a scene Using the Scene mode Using the Scene mode Using the Magic Frame mode Press m Select a “ Face Retouch Select an option Using the Beauty Shot mode Using the Intelligent Portrait mode Press m Select a “ Funny Effect “ a funny effect Using the Funny Face modeCamera detects faces with the face detection function Aperture value Shutter speed Using the Night mode Press m Select v “ Sound Alive Select a Sound Alive option Using the Movie mode Set desired options Using the Movie modePause recording Press Shutter to start recording Using the Smart Scene Detection modeLandscapes Using Face Detection ……………………… Using the timer ………………………………Adjusting brightness and color …………… Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySetting the photo resolution S p s Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Quality Selecting a resolution and qualitySetting the photo quality p d s Selecting an image quality Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S p d sShooting mode, press t Shooting mode, press F Using the ﬂash S p d sShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye p s Red-eye Fix Shooting in the dark Shooting mode, press m Select a “ ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivity p Changing the camera’s focus Using macro p s Using auto focus S p sShooting mode, press c Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus p s Adjusting the focus area p s Detecting faces Using Face Detection p sShooting mode, press m Select a “ Face Detection “ Normal Capturing a smile shot Using Face DetectionWhen you hear a quick beep, press Shutter Capturing a self portrait shot Detecting eye blinking Using Smart Face Recognition Registering faces as your favorites My Star Viewing your favorite faces Shooting mode, press m Select a “ Smart FR Edit “ Face ListYour favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list Photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Select a value to adjust the exposure Icon Description Off ACB is off On ACB is on Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Shooting mode, press m Select a “ ACB Select a or v “ Metering Changing the metering option p Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Selecting a White Balance setting pFluorescentL For shooting under white ﬂuorescent light Deﬁning your own White Balance Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos Using burst modes pShooting mode, press m Select a “ Drive Select an option Camera captures Applying Smart Filter effects p Applying effects/Adjusting images Applying effects/Adjusting images Editing the photos on your computer Press F/t to adjust each valueContrast Sharpness Description Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Viewing photos or videos Playback mode ……………………………Editing a photo ……………………………… Transferring ﬁles to your Mac computer … Press F/t to scroll through ﬁles Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press P Ranking your favorite faces Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePlayback mode, press m Video ﬁle information Face Deleting favorite facesViewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album View ﬁles by category, such as date, face, or ﬁle type Press o to return to the normal view Press F/t to scroll through the ﬁlesViewing ﬁles as thumbnails Deleting ﬁles Playback mode, press m Select u “ Protect “ SelectScroll to the ﬁle you want to protect, and then press o Protecting ﬁles All unprotected ﬁles are deleted Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesScroll to each ﬁle you want to delete, and then press o Playback mode, press m Select u “ Copy to Card Press o, and then select Yes Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show Playing a slide show Press m to return to Playback modePress o Viewing panoramic photos Select Repeat to loop the slide show Playing a videoSelect Start “ Play View the slide show Capturing an image from video Rotating a photo Learn how to edit photosEditing a photo Resizing photos Cropped portraits are saved with consecutive ﬁle names Creating a close-up portrait Applying Smart Filter effectsEditing a photo Playback mode, select a photo, and then Adjusting dark subjects ACB Adjusting your photos Brightness Contrast Saturation Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturationRemoving red-eye Retouching faces Adding noise to the photo Creating a print order DpofPlayback mode, press m Select u “ Dpof “ Standard “ Select Press m Select u “ Dpof “ Size “ Select Print photos as thumbnails to check all the photos at once Printing photos as thumbnails Viewing ﬁles on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttons Requirements Transferring ﬁles to your Windows computerRequirements Transferring ﬁles to your Windows computer Transferring ﬁles with Intelli-studio Using Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk Open menus Removed safely Turn on the cameraDrag or save ﬁles to your computer Verify that the status lamp is not blinking Transferring ﬁles to your Mac computer Press F/t to select a ﬁle to print Press m to conﬁgure print settingsConﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Refer to options to conﬁgure your camera’s settings Settings Select an item Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, press m Select a menu Sound Settings menuDisplay Settings Imprint Specify how to name ﬁlesAuto Power Off File No Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand Set the video signal output for your regionMexico Video Out Appendixes Camera maintenance ………………………………… Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and display Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Supported memory cards About memory cards Size Super Fine Normal Memory card capacitySize 30 FPS 15 FPS Manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data Battery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Low battery message Handling and disposing of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centerSituation Before contacting a service center Your computer TV does notNot recognize your Operating system Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Speciﬁcations Image Adjust, TrimType Music and Effect, Movie clip, Smart Album Face Edit Internal speaker Mono, Microphone Mono Interface Digital output USB Connector Digital zoom GlossaryAF Auto Focus Composition Dpof Digital Print Order Format Glossary Glossary Shutter speed Correct Disposal of This Product Telephone No Samsung FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST66/ST68 Responsible Party Address Index Index Smart Face Recognition 60 Smile Shot Shooting mode Timer lamp Slide Show Smart Album Thumbnails Appendixes Using the zoom