Samsung ST600 User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.Ä Click a topicCommon questionsQuick refere

9Quick referenceTaking photos of peoples• mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 33 Red-eye• , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f

Settings 99Settings menuDisplay* DefaultItem DescriptionFunction DescriptionDisplay a brief description of an option or menu. (Off, On*)Start Image

Settings 100Settings menuItem DescriptionLanguageSelect a language for the display text.Time ZoneSelect a region and set the daylight-saving time (DS

Settings 101Settings menu* Default * DefaultItem DescriptionHDMI Size Select the resolution of photos when playing back files on an HDTV with the HDMI

Settings 102Settings menuItem DescriptionUSBSet the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer.Computer• *: Connect your camera

Error messages ……………………………………… 104Camera maintenance ………………………………… 105Cleaning your camera ………………………………… 105About memory cards ……………………………………

Appendixes 104Error messagesWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error message Suggested remediesCard ErrorTurn off your came

Appendixes 105Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These

Appendixes 106Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These cap

Appendixes 107Camera maintenance Battery life Average time / Number of photosTest conditions (when the battery is fully charged)PhotosApprox. 90 mi

Appendixes 108Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted • correctly

10ContentsExtended functions ... 31Shooting modes ...

Appendixes 109Camera maintenanceDo not disassemble or puncture the battery with any • sharp object.Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or cru

Appendixes 110Before contacting a service centerIf you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a

Appendixes 111Before contacting a service centerSituationSuggested remediesThe photo is blurryMake sure that the focus option you set • is suitable f

Appendixes 112Before contacting a service centerSituationSuggested remediesYour computer does not recognize your cameraMake sure that the USB cable i

Appendixes 113Camera specificationsShutter speedAuto• : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.Program• : 1 - 1/2,000 sec.Night• : 8 - 1/2,000 sec.Fireworks• : 2 sec.Expos

Appendixes 114Camera specificationsPlaybackTypeSingle image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show with music and effects, Movie clip, Smart Album** Smart Alb

Appendixes 115Camera specificationsPower sourceRechargeable batteryLithium-ion battery (SLB-07, 760mAh)The power source may differ depending on your r

Appendixes 116Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European co

Appendixes 117FCC notice Declaration of Conformity • Trade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Model No. : Samsung ST600 Responsible Party

Appendixes 118EEditing 81Enlarging 76Error messages 104Exposure 59FFace detectionBeauty Shot 34Blink Detection 56Face Detection 55Red-eye 50R

11 ContentsShooting options ... 45Selecting a resolution and quality ...

Appendixes 119MutingCamera 18Video 38My StarRanking 72Registering faces 57OOne touch shooting 54Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 28PPhoto qual

Appendixes 120VVideoPlaying 78Recording 37Video Out 101Viewing filesas thumbnails 74on TV 87Slide show 77Smart album 73Voice memoPlaying 79Rec

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12 ContentsSettings ... 97Settings menu ...

Unpacking ………………………………… 14Camera layout ……………………………… 15Inserting the battery and memory card … 17Charging the battery and turning your camera

Basic functions 14UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery StrapCleaner User Manual C

Basic functions 15Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.Battery chamber coverInsert a

Basic functions 16Camera layoutStatus lampBlinking• : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focusSteady• : Whe

Basic functions 17Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the bat

Basic functions 18Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.The initial setup

1Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance

Basic functions 19Performing the initial setupWhen the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings.S

Basic functions 20Icon DescriptionTouch screen lockl• : Motion recognitionM• : Shooting options and settings menufImage setting options• : Exposure v

Basic functions 21Using the touch screenLearn basic actions to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of y

Basic functions 22Selecting a shooting modeLearn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting.Mode Descrip

Basic functions 23Selecting a shooting modeAccess the Smart Auto mode (p. 32)Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to

Basic functions 24Setting the touch screen and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen and sound according to your preferenc

Basic functions 25Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in Auto mode.Make sure that the camera is in 1 a mode (Auto), th

Basic functions 26Taking photosTurning on the front displayThe front display will help you take self-portraits or photos of children, couples, or peo

Basic functions 27Taking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture qual

Basic functions 28Taking photosReducing camera shake (OIS)Reduce camera shake optically in Shooting mode.Before correction After correctionIn Shootin

2Health and safety informationExercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and •installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connecto

Basic functions 29 Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-pres

Basic functions 30 Preventing your subject from being out of focus It may be difficult to get your subject in focus when: There is little cont

Shooting modes ………………………………………… 32Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 32Using the Scene mode ………………………………… 33Using the Beauty Shot mode ……

Extended functions 32Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.Icon DescriptionAppears when t

Extended functions 33Shooting modesUsing the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene.In Shooting mode, select 1 a s.Select a

Extended functions 34Shooting modesTo hide facial imperfections, select 3 an option.Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of • imperfec

Extended functions 35Shooting modesAdjusting the exposure in Night modeIn Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved streaks by extend

Extended functions 36Shooting modesUsing the DUAL IS modeReduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization

Extended functions 37Shooting modesRecording a videoRecord videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an

Extended functions 38Shooting modesSet other options as desired. (For options, refer to 4 “Shooting options.”)Press [5 Shutter] to start recording.Pr

3Health and safety informationDo not use memory cards that have been formatted by other • cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with y

Extended functions 39Shooting modesPress [3 Shutter] to start recording.Press [4 Shutter] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize a

Extended functions 40Taking photos with the front displayThe front display will help you take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use

Extended functions 41Taking photos with the front displayUsing the Children modeThis mode draws children’s attention to the camera by showing a short

Extended functions 42Taking photos with the front displayUsing the jump shot timerTake a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the front di

Extended functions 43Taking photos with the front displayUsing the function informationShow flash and focus information on the front display when taki

Extended functions 44Recording voice memosLearn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 46Selecting a resolution ………………………… 46Selecting image quality ……………………… 47Using the timer ……………………………… 4

Shooting options 46Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.Option Description4320 X 3240: Pri

Shooting options 47Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video:In the 1 D and v modes, select f  .Select an option.2 1280 X 720 HQOpti

Shooting options 48Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapsdDvPress [3 Shutter] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/tim

4 Important usage information Allow only qualified personnel to service your cameraDo not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera

Shooting options 49Using the timerPose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 5 is blinking.The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop bli

Shooting options 50Shooting in the darkLearn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions.Using the flashUse the flash when taking photos in

Shooting options 51Shooting in the darkAdjusting the ISO speedThe ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the Internati

Shooting options 52Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.Using auto focusTo take sharp ph

Shooting options 53Changing the camera’s focusIf you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will • appear in the center of the screen.T

Shooting options 54Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to

Shooting options 55Using face detectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a huma

Shooting options 56Using face detectionDetecting eye blinkingIf your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession.

Shooting options 57Using face detectionRegistering faces as your favorites (My Star)You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and

Shooting options 58Using face detectionSelect 3 when the face list appears.Your favorite faces are indicated with a • on the face list.You can regi

5Copyright informationMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are • registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.Mac is a registered trademark

Shooting options 59Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In th

Shooting options 60Adjusting brightness and colorOption DescriptionOff: ACB is off.On: ACB is on.The ACB feature is always on in • a mode.This featu

Shooting options 61Adjusting brightness and colorOption DescriptionSpot:Your camera measures only the light intensity of the • very center of the fra

Shooting options 62Adjusting brightness and colorAuto WBOption DescriptionAuto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions.Daylig

Shooting options 63Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance You can customize the white balance by taking photos of a white su

Shooting options 64Using burst modesIt can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of y

Shooting options 65Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or smart filter effects, or make some adjus

Shooting options 66Improving your photosOption DescriptionVignetting: Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lo

Shooting options 67Improving your photosContrast option Description-Decrease the color and brightness.+Increase the color and brightness.Saturation o

Playing back ………………………………… 69Starting Playback mode ……………………… 69Viewing photos ……………………………… 76Playing a video ……………………………… 78Playing a voice me

6Indications used in this manualShooting mode IndicationSmart Auto SAuto aProgram pScene sDUAL IS dSmart Scene DetectionDMovie vShooting mode icons

Playback/Editing 69Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files.If you want to view files stored in the in

Playback/Editing 70Playing back Selecting a menu using motion recognition Your camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to quickly

Playback/Editing 71Playing back Display in Playback mode InformationIcon DescriptionPhoto includes a voice memo vVideo filePrint order has been set

Playback/Editing 72Playing back Ranking your favorite faces You can change the ranking of your favorite faces or delete them. This feature is avail

Playback/Editing 73Playing backIt may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to • change the category and reorganize files.The front dis

Playback/Editing 74Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files.In Playback mode, rotate [Zoom] left to display 9 or 16 thumbnai

Playback/Editing 75Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files.To delete a single file,In Pl

Playback/Editing 76Playing backViewing photosView a photo by zooming in on part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Enlarging a photo In Pla

Playback/Editing 77Playing backOption DescriptionEffect:Select a transition effect.• Select • for no effects.Select 3 to start the slide show.Touch

Playback/Editing 78Playing back Trimming a video during playback Select 1 at the point where you want the new video to begin and select .Select 2

7Pressing the shutterHalf-press [• Shutter]: press the shutter halfway downPress [• Shutter]: press the shutter all the way downHalf-press [Shutt

Playback/Editing 79Playing backPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo 1  .Use the following icons to con

Playback/Editing 80Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice 1 memo  .Use the fol

Playback/Editing 81Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast,

Playback/Editing 82Editing a photo Defining your own RGB tone In Playback mode, select a photo 1    .Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Bl

Playback/Editing 83Editing a photoApplying smart filter effectsApply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. The edited photo wi

Playback/Editing 84Editing a photoCorrecting exposure problemsAdjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation, or remove red-

Playback/Editing 85Editing a photoCreating a print order (DPOF)Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of copies or paper size.Th

Playback/Editing 86Editing a photoSet DPOF options.5 Option DescriptionSelect whether to print the photos as thumbnails. (Select to print photos as

Playback/Editing 87Viewing files on a TV or HDTVPlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable.View photos or play v

Playback/Editing 88Viewing files on a TV or HDTVTurn on your camera.6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera • screen will be displa

8Common questionsYou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.The subject's eyes appear red.This

Playback/Editing 89Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can

Playback/Editing 90Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Turn on the camera.5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically.• If you set

Playback/Editing 91Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to pl

Playback/Editing 92Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable diskYou can connect the

Playback/Editing 93Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)The way to disconnect the USB cable for W

Playback/Editing 94Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the d

Playback/Editing 95Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera direc

Playback/Editing 96Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Configuring print settings Option DescriptionSize: Specify the size of the prin

Settings menu …………………………………………… 98Accessing the settings menu …………………………… 98Sound …………………………………………………… 99Display ………………………………………………… 99Settin

Settings 98Settings menuLearn about various options to configure your camera's settings.Select an option and save your settings.3 1/2VolumeChildr