Basic functions | Samsung ECST72ZZBPWUS guide

Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking … ……………………………………… 19

Camera layout ……………………………………… 20

Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) … ………………… 22

Inserting the battery and memory card … ………	23
Charging the battery and turning
on your camera … …………………………………	24

Charging the battery ………………………………	24
Turning on your camera … ………………………	24

Performing the initial setup … ……………………	25
Learning icons ………………………………………	27
Using the Home screen … …………………………	28

Accessing the Home screen … …………………… 28

Icons on the Home screen …………………………	29
Setting Wallpaper … ………………………………	31

Selecting options or menus … ……………………	32
Setting the display and sound … …………………	34

Setting the display type ………………………… 34

Setting the sound … ……………………………… 35

Capturing photos … ……………………………… 36

Zooming … ……………………………………… 37

Reducing camera shake (DIS) … ………………… 39

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………… 40

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Samsung ECST72ZZBPWUS user manual Basic functions

Contents

ST150F/ST151F/ST152F/ST72/ST73 Click a topic Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Do not handle your camera with wet hands Avoid interference with pacemakers Health and safety information Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Use the battery only for its intended purposeDisconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Do not touch the flash while it fires Data transference and your responsibilities 121 101127 Exposure Brightness Icons used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Subject, background, and composition Setting a Direct Link button option Special features of your camera App on the smart phone Turn on the AutoShare feature Capture a photo If a pop-up message appears, select an option Camera App on the smart phone Access the MobileLink mode Touch the thumbnail to view the photo Using Remote Viewfinder ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only Select the macro option Capture a photo Shooting samples Macro Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. p Basic troubleshooting Capturing photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Contents 115 Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Internal antenna Power buttonBattery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Attaching the strap Buttons Zoom button Shooting mode Zoom in or outStatus lamp Button Description On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select General → Direct Link Wi-Fi ButtonSelect a Wi-Fi feature. p Setting a Direct Link button option Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardSlide the lock up to release the battery Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Turning on your camera Charging the battery and turning on your cameraCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press F/t to select a time zone, and then press o → m Performing the initial setupPress c to select Date/Time Set, and then press t or o Performing the initial setup Shooting options right Learning iconsShooting options left Icon Description Shooting or Playback mode, press h Using the Home screenAccessing the Home screen Press h again to return to the previous mode Basic Icons on the Home screen Layouts. p Scene AlbumClose-up Shot Capture close-up photos of subjects. p Movie Filter Record a video with various filter effects. p Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press o Setting WallpaperSelect Display → Wallpapers Select an option Press m to go back to the previous menu Selecting options or menusShooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Press o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Press F/t to select a White Balance option Press o to save your settingsOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Press m Press D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or o Mode Display type Setting the display and soundSetting the display type Setting the option display view Select Sound → Beep Sound Setting the sound Capturing photos Press P to return to Shooting modeTo delete the photo, press f, and then select Yes Digital zoom Zooming Select Intelli Zoom Setting Intelli zoomOptical range Zoom is on Zoom indicator Intelli range Shooting mode, press m Shooting mode, press m Select DIS Select an option Reducing camera shake DISIcon Description Off DIS is deactivated On DIS is activated Reducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Preventing your subject from being out of focus Using the focus lockIt may be difficult to get your subject in focus when Extended functions Using Basic modes … ……………………………… Using the Smart Auto mode Using Basic modes Using the Program mode Using the Smart Movie mode Using the Movie mode Press o to pause while recording Press o to resume Using the Scene modeOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a scene Pause recording Press and hold Shutter to start shooting Using the Live Panorama modeOption Description When you are finished, release Shutter Select Face Tone Using Scene modesUsing the Beauty Shot mode Press F/t to adjust Face Tone Using the Close-up Shot mode Using the Night Shot mode Using the Magic Frame mode On the Home screen, scroll to Scene Select Select an effect Using the Photo Filter mode Fisheye lens Using the Movie Filter mode Using the Split Shot mode To recapture a photo, press m Using the Motion Photo modePress D/c/F/t to scroll to an area to be animated Press o to save the photo Using Face Detection … …………………………… Selecting a resolution and quality … ……………Changing the camera’s focus ……………………… Video Shooting mode, press m Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution Select Photo Size Fine Capture photos in high quality Selecting an image qualityShooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Super Fine Capture photos in super high quality Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timerShooting mode, press t Shooting mode, press F Using the flashShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye Red-eye Fix Red-eyeFill Slow Sync Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Shooting mode, press c Using macroChanging the camera’s focus Changing the focus option Select Focus Area Adjusting the focus areaAuto Macro Select Focus Area → Tracking AF Using tracking auto focusFocus on the subject you want to track, and then press o Select Face Detection → Normal Using Face DetectionDetecting faces Capturing a smile shot Tips for detecting faces Detecting eye blinkingSelect Face Detection → Blink Detection Photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV  Darker  Neutral Shooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Compensating for backlighting ACBChanging the metering option Shooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Select White Balance Selecting a White Balance setting Defining your own White Balance Select White Balance → Custom Set Captures Using burst modesShooting mode, press m Select Drive Select an option Continuous Select Image Adjust Adjusting imagesPress F/t to adjust each value Video Shooting mode, press m. Select Voice Select an option Reducing the sound of the zoom DIS Available shooting options by shooting mode Available shooting options by shooting mode Viewing files on a TV… …………………………… Playback/Editing Press F/t to scroll through files Viewing photos or videos in Playback modeStarting Playback mode Press P Video length Protected file Press D/c/F/t to scroll through filesVideo file information Viewing files as thumbnails Press m Select Filter → a category Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the leftViewing files by category Deleting files Protecting a fileDeleting a single file Select Delete → Delete All Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesPlayback mode, press f Playback mode, press m Enlarging a photo Viewing photos Viewing panoramic photos Press m to return to Playback modePress o Press o to stop playing back View the slide show Select Slide Show OptionsSelect a slide show effect option Select Start Slide Show Scan forward Adjust the volume levelPlaying a video Scan backward Capturing an image from video Playback mode, select a video, and then press mSelect Trim Movie Trimming a video Rotating a photo Learn how to edit photosEditing a photo Resizing photos No effect Applying Smart Filter effectsApply special effects to your photos Normal Adjusting dark subjects ACB Adjusting your photosPress F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Retouching faces Press F/t to adjust the optionSelect Face Retouch Select Red-eye Fix Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsSelect Connectivity → Video Out Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTransferring files to the computer Transferring files to your Windows OS computer Turn off the camera Transferring files to your Mac OS computer An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Using programs on a computerInstalling i-Launcher Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → On PC Auto Backup Using i-LauncherAvailable programs when using i-Launcher Firmware Upgrade Requirements Windows OS RequirementsMac OS requirements Opening i-Launcher Viewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerFile name Viewing Videos Updating the firmware Sending photos or videos via email ……………… Using photo or video sharing websites … ………Using AllShare Play to send files… ……………… Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct … …………… Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsSelect an AP Manually setting the IP address Using the login browserSelect IP Setting → Manual Setting network options Network connection tips Entering text On the camera, capture a photo Saving files to a smart phone automaticallySmart phone can connect to only one camera at a time On the camera, select a sending option Sending photos or videos to a smart phoneCamera will send the files On the smart phone, set the following shooting options Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release Release To capture the photo On the smart phone, touch and hold to focusFocus is automatically set to Multi AF Sending photos or videos to a PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosInstalling the program for Auto Backup on your PC On the cameras Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select If you have performed a backup before, skip to step Select a backup PCSelect OK Sending photos or videos via email Changing email settingsOn the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select Select Sender Setting Setting an email password Select Setting Password → OnWhen the pop-up appears, press o Select Change Password Select Next Scroll to files to send, and then press o Sending photos or videos via emailCamera will send the email Accessing a website Using photo or video sharing websitesUploading photos or videos Using photo or video sharing websites Uploading photos to online storage Using AllShare Play to send filesOn the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select → Web storage Enter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Select → Nearby devices On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Using AllShare Play to send files On the device, allow the camera to connect to the device Sending photos using Wi-Fi DirectPhoto will be sent to the device Settings Select an item Settings menuAccessing the settings menu On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a menu Display Sound Item Description Connectivity General ItemDescription Appendixes Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and display Using or storing the camera Supported memory cards About memory cards Size Super Fine Normal Memory card capacitySize 30fps Camera maintenance Battery specifications Battery life About the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Low battery message 500 mA Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Guidelines for charging the battery Battery can ignite or explode if not handled properlyDisposal guidelines Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Incorrect Display or An errorFlash fires Unexpectedly Display your photos Make sure that your camera is switched onTV does not TV with the A/V cable Shutter speed Camera specificationsFocusing Image sensor Date Imprinting White Balance Storage Wireless network ST150F/ST151F/ST152F onlyIcon Size Operating Temperature Power sourceDimensions W X H X D Weight Glossary Exif Exchangeable Image File Format DIS Digital Image StabilizationEV Exposure Value EV Compensation LCD Liquid Crystal Display ResolutionISO sensitivity Jpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group White balance color balance TA-2012/1717 Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Index ACB Brightness Center-weighted Multi SpotAuto Fill Off Red-eye Red-eye Fix Slow Sync Center AF Multi AF Tracking AF Auto Backup Mac Windows Shooting mode Timer lamp Using the zoom Zoom button Zoom sound settings Accessing Uploading photos or videos