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Copyright information

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Organization of the user manual

Basic functions	11
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions	28

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting options	38
Learn about the options you can set in shooting mode.
Playback/Editing	59
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. You will also learn
how to connect your camera to your photo printer or
TV.
Settings	81
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	87
Refer to error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

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Samsung EC-ST90ZZBPUUS, EC-ST90ZZBPSUS Copyright information, Functions for shooting, How to record a video or voice memo

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 Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………………… Performing the initial setup … ……………………………Setting the display and sound … ………………………… Unpacking Optional accessories Camera layout Shutter button Power button Flash Smart buttonSpeaker Microphone Button Description Icon Mode DescriptionCamera layout 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 Press Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus 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 mode, press Select Smart Auto Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes 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 Shooting → Frame → an option Using the Magic Frame modeSelect Scene → Magic Frame 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 Option Description To pause recordingSelect Movie → Sound Alive → a sound option Adding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memosRecording a voice memo 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 Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timerPress Shutter to start the timer 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 Select Shooting → Face Detection → Normal Using face detectionDetecting faces 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 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 ……………………………… 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 Press and hold to scroll through files quickly Playback mode, rotate Zoom left Press Select a categoryViewing files by category in Smart Album 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 Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice Playing voice memosImage Press 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 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 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 Display Camera settings menuSound 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 Supported memory cards About memory cardsOther cautions Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS Memory card capacitySize 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 Image size Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputFile format PictBridge Video AVI Mjpeg Audio WAV 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