Taking photos

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


1	In Shooting mode, press [			].
2	Press [		] or [ ] to scroll to Smart Auto, and then


	press [	].

Smart Auto

Program

Scene

Movie

This mode recognizes the scene automatically.

3 Align your subject in the frame.

4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

•A green frame means the subject in focus.

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

5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

See page 26 for tips to get clearer photos.

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Contents

ST90/ST91 Do not handle your camera with wet hands Health and safety informationDo not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera Keep your camera away from small children and pets Do not touch the flash while it fires Health and safety informationDisconnect chargers from power sources when not in use Do not use batteries for unintended purposes This may cause your camera to malfunction Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory cardKeep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case Check that the camera is operating properly before use Copyright information How to record a video or voice memoLearn how to play back photos, videos, or voice Refer to error messages, specifications, Maintenance tips Abbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manual Exposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and composition Basic troubleshooting Taking photos of people Quick reference Contents Contents Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Performing the initial setup … ……………………………Setting the display and sound … ………………………… Unpacking Optional accessories Microphone Shutter button Power button Flash Smart buttonCamera layout Speaker Button Description Icon Mode DescriptionCamera layout Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing down Inserting the battery and memory cardPush the lock up to release the battery Removing the battery and memory card Turning on your camera Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press Performing the initial setup Icon Description Learning iconsIcons on the left Information Going back to the previous menu Selecting optionsShooting mode, press Menu Press Example Selecting a White Balance option in the P modeSelecting options Press or to scroll to a White Balance option Press repeatedly to change a display type Setting the display and soundSetting the sound Changing the display type Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Zoom ZoomingTaking photos Digital zoom Intelli range Setting Intelli zoomPhoto resolution when Intelli zoom is on Optical range Intelli zoom Select Shooting → DIS → an option Reducing camera shake DIS Reducing camera shake When is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter button Use the focus lock Preventing your subject from being out of focus Recording voice memos … ……………………………… Extended functions Shooting mode, press Select Smart Auto Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Half-press Shutter to focus Press Shutter to take the photo Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Shooting modes Select Shooting → Frame → an option Using the Magic Frame modeSelect Scene → Magic Frame Select Shooting → Face Tone → an option Using the Beauty Shot modeOnly, press Facial imperfections, press Displayed on the screen Using the Object Highlight modeSelect an option to adjust Blur or Tone Shooting mode, press Select Scene → Object Highlight Select an option Using the Night modeAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode Shooting mode, press Select Scene → Night Press Select Movie → Frame Rate → a frame rate Using the Program modeRecording a video Shooting mode, press Select Program Set options Option Description To pause recordingSelect Movie → Sound Alive → a sound option Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memosRecording a voice memo Changing the camera’s focus … …………… Adjusting brightness and color ………………Using face detection … ……………………… Improving your photos … …………………… Selecting image quality Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting a resolution When recording a video Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timerPress Shutter to start the timer Off Flash does not fire Using the flashShooting in the dark Preventing red-eye Select Shooting → ISO → an option Adjusting the ISO speedShooting in the dark Red-eye Fix Changing the camera’s focus Using macroUsing auto focus Learn how to adjust the cameras focus Changing the camera’s focus Using tracking auto focus Select Shooting → Focus Area → an option Adjusting the focus area Select Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Using face detectionDetecting faces Taking a smile shot Using face detectionWhen you hear a beep, press Shutter Taking a self-portrait shot Recognition Using smart face recognitionDetecting eye blinking Detection Press Shutter to register the face Registering faces as your favorites My Star Viewing your favorite faces Select Shooting or Movie → EV Adjusting brightness and colorAdjusting the exposure manually EV Compensating for backlighting ACB Select Shooting or Movie → Metering → an option Adjusting brightness and colorChanging the metering option Selecting a light source White balance Defining your own white balance OptionAim the lens at a piece of white paper Press Shutter Select Shooting → Drive → an option Using burst modes Select an effect Available filters in Program modeImproving your photos Applying smart filter effects Improving your photos Available filters in Movie mode Select Shooting or Movie → Smart Filter → Custom RGB Select a color R Red, G Green, B BlueDefining your own RGB tone Contrast Sharpness Saturation Adjusting your photosSelect a value to adjust the selected item Viewing files on a TV … ……………………… Editing a photo ……………………………… Press or to scroll through files Starting Playback modeDisplay in Playback mode Playing back Ranking your favorite faces Canceling your favorite facesPlaying back Playback mode, press Press and hold to scroll through files quickly Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a categoryViewing files by category in Smart Album Then select Yes Then press PressScroll through files Delete files Select Yes to copy files Select Multiple DeletePress Select Yes Select File Options → Delete → All → Yes Skip to to start a slide show with no effects Viewing photosStarting a slide show Enlarging a photo Use the following buttons to control playback Playing a videoSet the slide show effect Select Start → Play Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Playing voice memosImage Press Select to save the photo as a start image. p Editing a photoResizing photos Rotating a photo Select Edit → Smart Filter Select an effect Editing a photo Defining your own RGB tone Correcting exposure problemsAdjust the amount of the selected color. less or + more Adjusting ACB Auto Contrast Balance As the number increases, the face becomes clearer Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreAdjusting brightness/contrast/saturation Hiding facial imperfections Print all photos Reset to the default settingsCreating a print order Dpof Print the selected photos Viewing files on a TV View photos or play videos using the buttons on your camera Requirements Transferring files to your Windows computerRequirements for Intelli-studio 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 Computer recognizes the camera automatically Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your Mac computer Press Or to select a photo Select Settings → USB Select PrinterPrinting photos with a PictBridge photo printer With the USB cable Turn on your camera Settings Shooting or Playback mode, press Camera settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an option and save your settings Display Camera settings menuSound Format SettingsPower Save Yes, No Imprint Specify how to name filesAuto Power File No Camera to a computer or printer via USB Select Mode Select a USB mode when youAF Lamp Places. Off, On Appendixes Camera maintenance ……………………………………… Error message Suggested remedies Error messages Camera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and display Camera maintenance Using or storing the camera Supported memory cards About memory cardsOther cautions Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Memory card capacitySize Specification Description About the batteryBattery specifications Battery life 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 Computer Play videosYou cannot use Intelli-studio on Macintosh computers Camera specifications Camera specifications Image size Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputFile format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV Pin USB/AV out Glossary Glossary Noise ResolutionMetering Mjpeg Motion Jpeg Correct disposal of batteries in this product Telephone No Samsung FCC noticeModel No Samsung ST90 Address Index Index For Windows Shooting modeAccessing Camera Display Sound Movie Program Scene Smart Auto

Samsung EC-ST90ZZBPUUS Taking photos, Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus

Models: ST90 EC-ST90ZZBPSUS EC-ST90ZZBPUUS

Taking photos

Press [

3 Align your subject in the frame.

4 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.

5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.