Capturing photos

Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.

1On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.

2Select .

3Align your subject in the frame.

4Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject is in focus.

•A red frame means the subject is out of focus.

5Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.

6Press [P] to view the captured photo.

• To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes.

7Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.

See page 40 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Samsung ECST72ZZBPWUS user manual Capturing photos, Press P to return to Shooting mode

Contents

ST150F/ST151F/ST152F/ST72/ST73 Click a topic Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationDo not handle your camera with wet hands Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Avoid interference with pacemakers Health and safety information Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use Use the battery only for its intended purposeDo not touch the flash while it fires Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts Data transference and your responsibilities 121 101127 Expressions used in this manual Icons used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness 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 Battery chamber cover Internal antenna Power buttonInsert a memory card and battery Camera layout Status lamp Zoom button Shooting mode Zoom in or outButton Description Attaching the strap Buttons Select a Wi-Fi feature. p Select General → Direct Link Wi-Fi ButtonSetting a Direct Link button option On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Slide the lock up to release the battery Inserting the battery and memory cardInsert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up Removing the battery and memory card Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning on your cameraTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera 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 left Learning iconsIcon Description Shooting options right Accessing the Home screen Using the Home screenPress h again to return to the previous mode Shooting or Playback mode, press h Basic Icons on the Home screen Close-up Shot Capture close-up photos of subjects. p Scene AlbumMovie Filter Record a video with various filter effects. p Layouts. p Select Display → Wallpapers Setting WallpaperSelect an option Scroll to the desired wallpaper, and then press o Shooting mode, press m Select an option or a menu Selecting options or menusPress o to confirm the highlighted option or menu Press m to go back to the previous menu On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Press m Press o to save your settingsPress D/c to select White Balance, and then press t or o Press F/t to select a White Balance option Setting the display type Setting the display and soundSetting the option display view Mode Display type 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 Optical range Zoom is on Zoom indicator Intelli range Setting Intelli zoomShooting mode, press m Select Intelli Zoom Shooting mode, press m Select DIS Select an option Reducing camera shake DISIcon Description Off DIS is deactivated On DIS is activated Holding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake 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 On the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a scene Using the Scene modePause recording Press o to pause while recording Press o to resume Press and hold Shutter to start shooting Using the Live Panorama modeOption Description When you are finished, release Shutter Using the Beauty Shot mode Using Scene modesPress F/t to adjust Face Tone Select 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 Press D/c/F/t to scroll to an area to be animated Using the Motion Photo modePress o to save the photo To recapture a photo, press m Using Face Detection … …………………………… Selecting a resolution and quality … ……………Changing the camera’s focus ……………………… Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualitySelect Photo Size Video Shooting mode, press m Shooting mode, press m Select Quality Select an option Selecting an image qualitySuper Fine Capture photos in super high quality Fine Capture photos in high quality Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timerShooting mode, press t Shooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye Shooting mode, press F Fill Red-eyeSlow Sync Red-eye Fix Shooting mode, press m Select ISO Select an option Adjusting the ISO sensitivity Changing the camera’s focus Using macroChanging the focus option Shooting mode, press c 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 Detecting faces Using Face DetectionCapturing a smile shot Select Face Detection → Normal Tips for detecting faces Detecting eye blinkingSelect Face Detection → Blink Detection Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and color Darker  Neutral Photo will be brighter as the exposure value increases Changing the metering option Compensating for backlighting ACBShooting mode, press m Select ACB Select an option Shooting mode, press m Select Metering Select an option Select White Balance Selecting a White Balance setting Defining your own White Balance Select White Balance → Custom Set Shooting mode, press m Select Drive Select an option Using burst modesContinuous Captures 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 Starting Playback mode Viewing photos or videos in Playback modePress P Press F/t to scroll through files Video file information Press D/c/F/t to scroll through filesViewing files as thumbnails Video length Protected file Press m Select Filter → a category Playback mode, rotate Zoom to the leftViewing files by category Deleting files Protecting a fileDeleting a single file Playback mode, press f Press f When the pop-up message appears, select YesPlayback mode, press m Select Delete → Delete All Enlarging a photo Viewing photos Press o Press m to return to Playback modePress o to stop playing back Viewing panoramic photos Select a slide show effect option Select Slide Show OptionsSelect Start Slide Show View the slide show Playing a video Adjust the volume levelScan backward Scan forward Select Trim Movie Playback mode, select a video, and then press mTrimming a video Capturing an image from video Editing a photo Learn how to edit photosResizing photos Rotating a photo Apply special effects to your photos Applying Smart Filter effectsNormal No effect Press F/t to adjust the option Press o Press c to save Adjusting your photosAdjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation Adjusting dark subjects ACB Select Face Retouch Press F/t to adjust the optionSelect Red-eye Fix Retouching faces Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the camera buttonsSelect Connectivity → Video Out Transferring files to the computer Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTransferring files to your Windows OS computer Select Connectivity → i-Launcher → Off Turn off the camera Transferring files to your Mac OS computer Installing i-Launcher Using programs on a computerSelect Connectivity → i-Launcher → On An i-Launcher shortcut will appear on the computer Available programs when using i-Launcher Using i-LauncherFirmware Upgrade PC Auto Backup Mac OS requirements Windows OS RequirementsOpening i-Launcher Requirements Viewing photos Using Multimedia ViewerFile name Viewing Videos Updating the firmware Using AllShare Play to send files… ……………… Using photo or video sharing websites … ………Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct … …………… Sending photos or videos via email ……………… Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsSelect an AP Select IP Setting → Manual Using the login browserSetting network options Manually setting the IP address 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 Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC Using Auto Backup to send photos or videosOn the cameras Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select Sending photos or videos to a PC If you have performed a backup before, skip to step Select a backup PCSelect OK On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select Changing email settingsSelect Sender Setting Sending photos or videos via email When the pop-up appears, press o Select Setting Password → OnSelect Change Password Setting an email 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 On the Home screen, scroll to Wi-Fi Select → Web storage Using AllShare Play to send filesEnter your ID and password, and then select Login → OK Uploading photos to online storage 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 Accessing the settings menu Settings menuOn the Home screen, scroll to Basic Select Select a menu Select an item Display Sound Item Description Connectivity General ItemDescription Appendixes Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera body 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 Flash fires An errorUnexpectedly Incorrect Display or TV does not Make sure that your camera is switched onTV with the A/V cable Display your photos Focusing Camera specificationsImage sensor Shutter speed Date Imprinting White Balance Storage Wireless network ST150F/ST151F/ST152F onlyIcon Size Dimensions W X H X D Power sourceWeight Operating Temperature Glossary EV Exposure Value DIS Digital Image StabilizationEV Compensation Exif Exchangeable Image File Format ISO sensitivity ResolutionJpeg Joint Photographic Experts Group LCD Liquid Crystal Display White balance color balance TA-2012/1717 Applicable in countries with separate collection systems Index Auto Fill Off Red-eye Red-eye Fix Slow Sync Center-weighted Multi SpotCenter AF Multi AF Tracking AF ACB Brightness Auto Backup Mac Windows Shooting mode Timer lamp Using the zoom Zoom button Zoom sound settings Accessing Uploading photos or videos