Performing the initial setup … …………………………… | Samsung ST90 specification

Basic functions

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

Unpacking … ……………………………………………… 12

Camera layout ……………………………………………… 13

Inserting the battery and memory card … ……………… 15

Charging the battery and turning your camera on ……… 16

Charging the battery ……………………………………	16
Turning on your camera … ……………………………	16

Performing the initial setup … …………………………… 17

Learning icons ……………………………………………… 18

Selecting options ………………………………………… 19

Setting the display and sound … ………………………… 21

Changing the display type ……………………………	21
Setting the sound ………………………………………	21

Taking photos … …………………………………………… 22

Zooming … ……………………………………………	23
Reducing camera shake (DIS) … ………………………	25

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… 26

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Samsung EC-ST90ZZBPSUS Performing the initial setup … ……………………………, Setting the display and sound … …………………………

Contents

ST90/ST91 Health and safety information Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your cameraKeep your camera away from small children and pets Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety information Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in useDo not use batteries for unintended purposes Do not touch the flash while it fires Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera caseCheck that the camera is operating properly before use This may cause your camera to malfunction How to record a video or voice memo Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voiceRefer to error messages, specifications, Maintenance tips Copyright information Shooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manual Expressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure Brightness Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Taking photos of people Contents Contents Performing the initial setup … …………………………… Setting the display and sound … …………………………Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Optional accessories Unpacking Shutter button Power button Flash Smart button Camera layoutSpeaker Microphone Icon Mode Description Camera layoutButton Description Inserting the battery and memory card Push the lock up to release the batteryRemoving the battery and memory card Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your camera Performing the initial setup Press Learning icons Icons on the leftInformation Icon Description Selecting options Shooting mode, pressMenu Going back to the previous menu Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P mode Selecting optionsPress or to scroll to a White Balance option Press Setting the display and sound Setting the soundChanging the display type Press repeatedly to change a display type Taking photos Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress Shutter to take a photo Zooming Taking photosDigital zoom Zoom Setting Intelli zoom Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on Optical rangeIntelli zoom Intelli range Reducing camera shake DIS Select Shooting → DIS → an option When is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shake Preventing your subject from being out of focus Use the focus lock Extended functions Recording voice memos … ……………………………… Using the Smart Auto mode Shooting modesShooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific sceneShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Magic Frame mode Select Scene → Magic FrameSelect Shooting → Frame → an option Using the Beauty Shot mode Only, pressFacial imperfections, press Select Shooting → Face Tone → an option Using the Object Highlight mode Select an option to adjust Blur or ToneShooting mode, press Select Scene → Object Highlight Displayed on the screen Using the Night mode Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeShooting mode, press Select Scene → Night Select an option Using the Program mode Recording a videoShooting mode, press Select Program Set options Press Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rate To pause recording Select Movie → Sound Alive → a sound optionOption Description Recording voice memos Recording a voice memoAdding a voice memo to a photo Adjusting brightness and color ……………… Using face detection … ………………………Improving your photos … …………………… Changing the camera’s focus … …………… Selecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolutionWhen recording a video Selecting image quality Using the timer Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the flash Shooting in the darkPreventing red-eye Off Flash does not fire Adjusting the ISO speed Shooting in the darkRed-eye Fix Select Shooting → ISO → an option Using macro Using auto focusLearn how to adjust the cameras focus Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option Using face detection Detecting facesSelect Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Using face detection When you hear a beep, press ShutterTaking a self-portrait shot Taking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Detecting eye blinkingDetection Recognition Registering faces as your favorites My Star Press Shutter to register the face Viewing your favorite faces Adjusting brightness and color Adjusting the exposure manually EVCompensating for backlighting ACB Select Shooting or Movie → EV Adjusting brightness and color Changing the metering optionSelecting a light source White balance Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option Option Aim the lens at a piece of white paperPress Shutter Defining your own white balance Using burst modes Select Shooting → Drive → an option Available filters in Program mode Improving your photosApplying smart filter effects Select an effect Available filters in Movie mode Improving your photos Custom RGB Select a color R Red, G Green, B Blue Defining your own RGB toneSelect Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Adjusting your photos Select a value to adjust the selected itemContrast Sharpness Saturation Editing a photo ……………………………… Viewing files on a TV … ……………………… Starting Playback mode Display in Playback modePlaying back Press or to scroll through files Canceling your favorite faces Playing backPlayback mode, press Ranking your favorite faces Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a category Viewing files by category in Smart AlbumPress and hold to scroll through files quickly Then press Press Scroll through filesDelete files Then select Yes Select Multiple Delete Press Select YesSelect File Options → Delete → All → Yes Select Yes to copy files Viewing photos Starting a slide showEnlarging a photo Skip to to start a slide show with no effects Playing a video Set the slide show effectSelect Start → Play Use the following buttons to control playback Playing voice memos Image PressPlayback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Editing a photo Resizing photosRotating a photo Select to save the photo as a start image. p Editing a photo Select Edit → Smart Filter Select an effect Correcting exposure problems Adjust the amount of the selected color. less or + moreAdjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance Defining your own RGB tone Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturationHiding facial imperfections As the number increases, the face becomes clearer Reset to the default settings Creating a print order DpofPrint the selected photos Print all photos View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera Viewing files on a TV Transferring files to your Windows computer Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Icon Connect the camera to your computer as a removable disk Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Screen Click the pop-up messageRemove the USB cable Computer recognizes the camera automatically Transferring files to your Mac computer Select Settings → USB Select Printer Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerWith the USB cable Turn on your camera Press Or to select a photo Settings Camera settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, press Camera settings menu SoundDisplay Settings Power SaveYes, No Format Specify how to name files Auto PowerFile No Imprint Select Mode Select a USB mode when you AF LampPlaces. Off, On Camera to a computer or printer via USB Camera maintenance ……………………………………… Appendixes Error messages Error message Suggested remedies Camera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and display Camera body Using or storing the camera Camera maintenance About memory cards Other cautionsSupported memory cards Memory card capacity SizeFine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS About the battery Battery specificationsBattery life Specification Description Low battery message Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Camera maintenance Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service center Play videos You cannot use Intelli-studio onMacintosh computers Computer Camera specifications Camera specifications Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output File format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAVImage size Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Resolution MeteringMjpeg Motion Jpeg Noise Correct disposal of batteries in this product FCC notice Model No Samsung ST90Address Telephone No Samsung Index Index Shooting mode Accessing Camera Display SoundMovie Program Scene Smart Auto For Windows