Taking photos, Press Shutter to take a photo | Samsung ST600

Taking photos

Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in Auto mode.

1 Make sure that the camera is in a mode (Auto), the camera’s default shooting mode.

t If not, select the mode icon a.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

t A green frame means the subject in focus.

4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 29 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Samsung ST600 Taking photos, Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus, Press Shutter to take a photo

Contents

ST600 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Safety warningsPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and pets Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Health and safety informationSafety precautions Protect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Check that the camera is operating properly before use Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Important usage information Copyright information 103 Icons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Subject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure Brightness Common questions Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents 100 Basic functions Optional accessories Unpacking Camera layout Status lamp Camera layoutMain display Removing the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Battery Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Select Date Type and a date format Performing the initial setupSelect to switch to the Shooting mode To set the daylight-saving time, select Option icons touch Learning iconsStatus icons Icon Description Dragging Using the touch screenTouching Touch an icon to select a menu or option Mode Description Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode Movie Record a video. p Basic functions Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode Setting the sound Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the display type for the touch screen Select To return to the previous mode Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus If not, select the mode icon ““aTaking photos Press Shutter to take a photo Press the front LCD button to turn on the front display Turning on the front displayTaking photos Select a shooting option Zooming Digital zoom Reducing camera shake OIS a p s D Off Deactivate the OIS function On Activate the OIS function Half-pressing the shutter button When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Taking photos with the front display …………………… Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Shooting modes Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo ““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ To hide facial imperfections, select ““an option Using the frame guide Adjusting the exposure in Night mode Before correction After correction To focus Press Shutter to take the photoShooting mode, select a ““d Using the Program mode Recording a video Select ““ ““an option To pause recording Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Shooting mode, press the front LCD button and select Using the Self-portrait mode S a p s dTaking photos with the front display Taking photos with the front display Using the Children mode S a p s dUsing the Couple mode S a p s d Lean in toward each other in the frame Display to tell your subjects when to jump Using the jump shot timer S a p s dJump when the jump icon appears on the front display Camera will take 3 photos in succession Recording a video in the Self-portrait mode Using the function information S a p s dUsing the smile icon S a p s d Recording a video in the Children mode Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos …………………… Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ………………………Using face detection ……………………… Changing the camera’s focus …………… Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s d D D and v modes, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d Option Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer S a p s d DPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, select Select an option Detection range of the motion timer Shooting options Using the timerUsing the motion timer Shooting mode, select Preventing red-eye a p Using the ﬂash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select f “ Select an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Changing the camera’s focus Using macro a p d DUsing auto focus a p d D Shooting mode, select f “ Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus Indicated by a frame Touch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up Using one touch shooting a p s dAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using face detection a p s d Detecting faces Detecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Press Shutter to register the face Using smart face recognitionRegistering faces as your favorites My Star Viewing your favorite faces Select when the face list appearsYour favorite faces are indicated with a on the face list + brighter, darker Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB p Off ACB is off On ACB is on Changing the metering option p d Auto WB Daylight Cloudy Selecting a light source White balanceShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Deﬁning your own white balance Use a tripod to prevent blurry photos Using burst modes pShooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Applying photo styles a p d Adjust the amount of the selected color. SelectImproving your photos Deﬁning your own RGB tone Normal No effect Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p dImproving your photos Sharpness Contrast Saturation Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Editing a photo ……………………………… Press Playback Starting Playback modePlaying back Drag ﬁles left or right to scroll through ﬁles Playing back Viewing ﬁles using motion recognitionSelecting a menu using motion recognition Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Display in Playback mode Start a slide show p Select “ a face Select to cancel your favorite facesPlayback mode, select Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Viewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album Select “ a categorySelect a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or face Select the ﬁle to return to 3D view Select to view ﬁles in Smart AlbumViewing ﬁles as thumbnails Do this Select Yes to delete the ﬁle Select Protect ““SelectSelect ﬁles you want to protect Select “ Yes Enlarging a photo Viewing photosCopying ﬁles to the memory card You can copy ﬁles from the internal memory to a memory card Playback mode, select Set a slide show effect Select to start the slide showStarting a slide show Effect Select a transition effect Select for no effects End and select Select Yes Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Trimming a video during playback Playing a voice memo Playing a voice memoCapturing an image during playback Playing a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Pause or resume playback Resizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Editing a photo Adjust the amount of the colorApplying photo styles Refer to Deﬁning your RGB tone Applying smart ﬁlter effects Select ““an effect Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Applying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast BalanceCreating a print order Dpof If you select Select, select photos to print Set Dpof options Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screen Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Requirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements Cable Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Computer recognizes the camera automatically Using Intelli-studio Icon Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““Select . repeatedly ““PC Software ““Off Open menus Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPTurn on the camera On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac With the USB cable Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect . twice ““USB ““Printer Select to print Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingConﬁguring print settings Select , or . to set the number of copies and select Settings Refer to options to conﬁgure your camera’s settings Select an option and save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Display Settings menuSound Settings Camera. Off, On Auto PowerAuto Rotate Imprint Printer Connect your camera to a printer for Select Mode Select a USB mode onComputer when you connect your camera to Printing ﬁles Camera maintenance ………………………………… Refer to error messages, speciﬁcations, and maintenance tips Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera body Memory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacity Battery life About the batteryBattery speciﬁcations Camera maintenance Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Your computer does Connected correctly Make sure that you are using aMake sure that the USB cable is Not recognize your Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Audio AAC Interface Power sourceDigital output USB Connector Image size Correct disposal of batteries in this product Address FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST600 Responsible Party Telephone No Samsung Index Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundRecording Video 37 Voice memo Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Smart Scene Detection