Shooting modes, Using the Smart Auto mode | Samsung ST600 specs

Shooting modes

Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.

Using the Smart Auto mode

In this mode, your camera automatically chooses the appropriate camera settings based on a detected type of scene. The mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the camera settings for various scenes.

1 In Shooting mode, select a S.

2 Align your subject in the frame.

•The camera selects a scene automatically. An appropriate mode icon will appear at the top left of the screen.

Icon Description

Appears when taking photos of landscapes.

Appears when taking photos of bright white backgrounds.

Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the ﬂash is off.

Icon		Description
		Appears when taking portraits at night.

		Appears when taking photos of landscapes with
		backlighting.

		Appears when taking portraits with backlighting.

		Appears when taking portraits.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of objects.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of text.

		Appears when taking photos of sunsets.

		Appears when taking photos of clear skies.

		Appears when taking photos of forested areas.

		Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
		Appears when taking close-up photos of colorful
		subjects.
		subjects.

		Appears when taking close-up portraits of people.

		Appears when the camera and subject are stable for
		a while. This is available only when you are shooting in
		the dark.

		Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects.

		Appears when taking photos of ﬁreworks. This is
		available only when you use a tripod.

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Samsung ST600 Shooting modes, Using the Smart Auto mode, Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame

Contents

ST600 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Safety warningsHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety information Safety precautionsHandle and store your camera carefully and sensibly Use only Samsung-approved accessories Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageProtect your camera’s lens Ensure maximum battery and charger life Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraCheck that the camera is operating properly before use Important usage information 103 Copyright information Indications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Pressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Common questions Taking photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents 100 Basic functions Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Camera layout Main displayStatus lamp Battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Battery Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Indicator light Red Charging Green Fully charged Select to switch to the Shooting mode Performing the initial setupSelect Date Type and a date format To set the daylight-saving time, select Status icons Learning iconsOption icons touch Icon Description Touching Using the touch screenDragging Touch an icon to select a menu or option Select the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMode Description Movie Record a video. p Basic functions Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition Selecting a shooting modeShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Setting the display type for the touch screen Setting the touch screen and soundSetting the sound Select To return to the previous mode Taking photos If not, select the mode icon ““aAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photos Turning on the front displayPress the front LCD button to turn on the front display Select a shooting option Digital zoom Zooming Off Deactivate the OIS function On Activate the OIS function Reducing camera shake OIS a p s D Holding your camera correctly When h is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Taking photos with the front display …………………… Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting mode, select a “ s ““ Using the Beauty Shot mode““an option To hide facial imperfections, select ““an option Adjusting the exposure in Night mode Using the frame guide To focus Press Shutter to take the photo Shooting mode, select a ““dBefore correction After correction Recording a video Using the Program mode To pause recording Select ““ ““an option Using the Smart Scene Detection mode Using the Self-portrait mode S a p s d Taking photos with the front displayShooting mode, press the front LCD button and select Using the Couple mode S a p s d Using the Children mode S a p s dTaking photos with the front display Lean in toward each other in the frame Jump when the jump icon appears on the front display Using the jump shot timer S a p s dDisplay to tell your subjects when to jump Camera will take 3 photos in succession Using the smile icon S a p s d Using the function information S a p s dRecording a video in the Self-portrait mode Recording a video in the Children mode Recording voice memos a p s d Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Using face detection ……………………… Using the timer ……………………………… Shooting in the dark ………………………Using burst modes ………………………… Improving your photos …………………… Changing the camera’s focus …………… Selecting a resolution S a p s d D Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityD and v modes, select f ““ Select an option Option Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S a p s d DLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Select an option Using the motion timer Using the timerDetection range of the motion timer Shooting options Shooting mode, select Using the ﬂash S a p s Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye a p Adjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using macro a p d D Using auto focus a p d DChanging the camera’s focus Changing the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s dShooting mode, select f “ Indicated by a frame Using one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s dTouch and hold until the level indicator ﬁlls up Detecting faces Using face detection a p s d Using face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Registering faces as your favorites My StarPress Shutter to register the face Select when the face list appears Your favorite faces are indicated with a on the face listViewing your favorite faces Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EV+ brighter, darker Compensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colorShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is on Changing the metering option p d Selecting a light source White balance Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an optionAuto WB Daylight Cloudy Deﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an optionUse a tripod to prevent blurry photos Improving your photos Adjust the amount of the selected color. SelectApplying photo styles a p d Deﬁning your own RGB tone Applying smart ﬁlter effects a p d Improving your photosNormal No effect Adjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemSharpness Contrast Saturation Editing a photo ……………………………… Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modePress Playback Drag ﬁles left or right to scroll through ﬁles Selecting a menu using motion recognition Viewing ﬁles using motion recognitionPlaying back Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show p Display in Playback mode Playback mode, select Select to cancel your favorite facesSelect “ a face Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select “ a category Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, color, or faceViewing ﬁles by category in Smart Album Viewing ﬁles as thumbnails Select to view ﬁles in Smart AlbumSelect the ﬁle to return to 3D view Do this Select ﬁles you want to protect Select Protect ““SelectSelect Yes to delete the ﬁle Select “ Yes Copying ﬁles to the memory card Viewing photosEnlarging a photo You can copy ﬁles from the internal memory to a memory card Starting a slide show Select to start the slide showPlayback mode, select Set a slide show effect Effect Select a transition effect Select for no effects Playback mode, select a video “ Playing a videoEnd and select Select Yes Trimming a video during playback Playing a voice memo Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo Adding a voice memo to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Pause or resume playback Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Applying photo styles Adjust the amount of the colorEditing a photo Refer to Deﬁning your RGB tone Select ““an effect Applying smart ﬁlter effects Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Applying a special effect Creating a print order Dpof Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast BalancePlayback mode, select a photo “ Select “ If you select Select, select photos to print Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Set Dpof options Select on the camera screen Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows RequirementsRequirements Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioCable Computer recognizes the camera automatically Using Intelli-studio Select . repeatedly ““PC Software ““Off Shooting or Playback mode, select M ““Icon Open menus Turn on the camera Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Select . twice ““USB ““Printer Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeWith the USB cable Select to print Conﬁguring print settings Printing starts. Select Cancel to cancel printingPrinting photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select , or . to set the number of copies and select Refer to options to conﬁgure your camera’s settings Settings Accessing the settings menu Settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Settings menu SoundDisplay Settings Auto Rotate Auto PowerCamera. Off, On Imprint Computer when you connect your camera to Select Mode Select a USB mode onPrinter Connect your camera to a printer for Printing ﬁles Refer to error messages, speciﬁcations, and maintenance tips Camera maintenance ………………………………… Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and touch screen Camera body About memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacity About the battery Battery speciﬁcationsBattery life Camera maintenance Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center Make sure that the USB cable is Make sure that you are using aYour computer does Connected correctly Not recognize your Camera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Digital output USB Connector Interface Power sourceAudio AAC Image size Correct disposal of batteries in this product Model No Samsung ST600 Responsible Party FCC noticeAddress Telephone No Samsung Index Index Recording Video 37 Voice memo Accessing Camera Display SoundAuto Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Smart Scene Detection