ST90/ST91

User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

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Samsung EC-ST90ZZBPSUS, EC-ST90ZZBPUUS user manual ST90/ST91

Contents

ST90/ST91 Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Health and safety informationKeep your camera away from small children and pets Do not handle your camera with wet hands Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Health and safety informationDo not use batteries for unintended purposes Do not touch the flash while it fires Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardCheck that the camera is operating properly before use This may cause your camera to malfunction Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice How to record a video or voice memoRefer to error messages, specifications, Maintenance tips 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 Basic troubleshooting Taking photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Setting the display and sound … ………………………… Performing the initial setup … ……………………………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Shutter button Power button Flash Smart buttonSpeaker Microphone Camera layout Icon Mode DescriptionButton Description Push the lock up to release the battery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera Press Performing the initial setup Icons on the left Learning iconsInformation Icon Description Shooting mode, press Selecting optionsMenu Going back to the previous menu Selecting options Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modePress or to scroll to a White Balance option Press Setting the sound Setting the display and soundChanging the display type Press repeatedly to change a display type Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Zoom Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on Optical range Setting Intelli zoomIntelli zoom Intelli range Select Shooting → DIS → an option Reducing camera shake DIS Holding your camera correctly When is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Use the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focus Recording voice memos … ……………………………… Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto 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 Select Scene → Magic Frame Using the Magic Frame modeSelect Shooting → Frame → an option Only, press Using the Beauty Shot modeFacial imperfections, press Select Shooting → Face Tone → an option Select an option to adjust Blur or Tone Using the Object Highlight modeShooting mode, press Select Scene → Object Highlight Displayed on the screen Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Using the Night modeShooting mode, press Select Scene → Night Select an option Recording a video Using the Program modeShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Press Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rate Select Movie → Sound Alive → a sound option To pause recordingOption Description Recording a voice memo Recording voice memosAdding a voice memo to a photo Using face detection … ……………………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Improving your photos … …………………… Changing the camera’s focus … …………… Selecting a resolution Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video Selecting image quality Press Shutter to start the timer Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting in the dark Using the flashPreventing red-eye Off Flash does not fire Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speedRed-eye Fix Select Shooting → ISO → an option Using auto focus Using macroLearn how to adjust the cameras focus Changing the camera’s focus Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option Adjusting the focus area Detecting faces Using face detectionSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal When you hear a beep, press Shutter Using face detectionTaking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shot Detecting eye blinking Using smart face recognitionDetection Recognition Press Shutter to register the face Registering faces as your favorites My Star Viewing your favorite faces Adjusting the exposure manually EV Adjusting brightness and colorCompensating for backlighting ACB Select Shooting or Movie → EV Changing the metering option Adjusting brightness and colorSelecting a light source White balance Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option Aim the lens at a piece of white paper OptionPress Shutter Defining your own white balance Select Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modes Improving your photos Available filters in Program modeApplying smart filter effects Select an effect Improving your photos Available filters in Movie mode Defining your own RGB tone Custom RGB Select a color R Red, G Green, B BlueSelect Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photosContrast Sharpness Saturation Viewing files on a TV … ……………………… Editing a photo ……………………………… Display in Playback mode Starting Playback modePlaying back Press or to scroll through files Playing back Canceling your favorite facesPlayback mode, press Ranking your favorite faces Viewing files by category in Smart Album Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a categoryPress and hold to scroll through files quickly Scroll through files Then press PressDelete files Then select Yes Press Select Yes Select Multiple DeleteSelect File Options → Delete → All → Yes Select Yes to copy files Starting a slide show Viewing photosEnlarging a photo Skip to to start a slide show with no effects Set the slide show effect Playing a videoSelect Start → Play Use the following buttons to control playback Image Press Playing voice memosPlayback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Resizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Select to save the photo as a start image. p Select Edit → Smart Filter Select an effect Editing a photo Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Defining your own RGB tone Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreHiding facial imperfections As the number increases, the face becomes clearer Creating a print order Dpof Reset to the default settingsPrint the selected photos Print all photos Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files using Intelli-studio Using Intelli-studio Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk Icon Screen Click the pop-up message Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPRemove the USB cable Computer recognizes the camera automatically Transferring files to your Mac computer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Select Settings → USB Select PrinterWith the USB cable Turn on your camera Press Or to select a photo Settings Accessing the settings menu Camera settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, press Sound Camera settings menuDisplay Power Save SettingsYes, No Format Auto Power Specify how to name filesFile No Imprint AF Lamp Select Mode Select a USB mode when youPlaces. Off, On Camera to a computer or printer via USB Appendixes Camera maintenance ……………………………………… Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Cleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and display Camera body Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Other cautions About memory cardsSupported memory cards Size Memory card capacityFine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Battery specifications About the batteryBattery life Specification Description Low battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Before contacting a service center You cannot use Intelli-studio on Play videosMacintosh computers Computer Camera specifications Camera specifications File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputImage size Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Metering ResolutionMjpeg Motion Jpeg Noise Correct disposal of batteries in this product Model No Samsung ST90 FCC noticeAddress Telephone No Samsung Index Index Accessing Camera Display Sound Shooting modeMovie Program Scene Smart Auto For Windows