Samsung ST5000 User Manual

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

9ContentsUsing the Program mode ... 34Recording a video ...

Appendixes 99Camera maintenance Battery life Average time / Number of photosTest conditions (when the battery is fully charged)PhotosApprox. 120 mi

Appendixes 100Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted tcorrectly

Appendixes 101Camera maintenanceDo not disassemble or puncture the battery with any tsharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or cr

Appendixes 102Before contacting a service centerIf you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a

Appendixes 103Before contacting a service centerSituationSuggested remediesThe photo is too brightTurn off the flash. (p. t 43)Your photo is overexpo

Appendixes 104Before contacting a service centerSituationSuggested remediesYour camera cannot play videosYou can play videos only with the Intelli-t

Appendixes 105Camera specificationsShutter speedAutot : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec.Programt : 1 - 1/2,000 sec.Nightt : 8 - 1/2,000 sec.Fireworkst : 2 sec.E

Appendixes 106Camera specificationsPlaybackTypeSingle image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show with music and effects, Movie clip, Smart Album** Smart Alb

Appendixes 107Camera specificationsPower sourceRechargeable batteryLithium-ion battery (SLB-11A, 1130 mAh)The power source may differ depending on you

Appendixes 108Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European co

10 ContentsAdjusting brightness and color ... 53Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...

Appendixes 109FFace detectionBlink detection 50Face detection 48Self-portrait 49Smart face recognition 50Smile shot 49Facial brightness 31Facia

Appendixes 110Playback button 16Playback mode 63Printing photos 88Print order 78Program mode 34Protecting files 67QQuick View 93RRecordingVideo

Appendixes 111WWhite balance 56ZZooming 24TTimer 41Touching 19Transferring filesfor Mac 87for Windows 82VVideoPlaying 71Recording 34Video Out

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Unpacking ………………………………… 12Camera layout ……………………………… 13Inserting the battery and memory card … 15Charging the battery and turning your camera

Basic functions 12UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.Camera AC adapter/ USB cableRechargeable battery StrapUser Manual CD-ROM Qu

Basic functions 13Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.Shutter buttonPOWER buttonLen

Basic functions 14Camera layoutStatus lampBlinkingt : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focusSteadyt : W

Basic functions 15Inserting the battery and memory cardLearn to insert the battery and an optional microSDTM memory card into the camera. Removing t

Basic functions 16Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your cameraPress [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.The initial setup

Basic functions 17Performing the initial setupThe initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings.Select 5 Dat

Basic functions 18Icon DescriptionDisplay typelt : Motion recognitionMt : Shooting options and settings menufImage setting optionst : Exposure val

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

Basic functions 19Using 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 20Selecting a shooting modeLearn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting.Mode Descrip

Basic functions 21Selecting a shooting modeAccess the Smart Auto mode (p. 29)Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to

Basic functions 22Setting the touch screen and soundLearn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen and sound according to your preferenc

Basic functions 23Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.Make sure that the camera is in the 1 a mode (A

Basic functions 24Taking photosZoomingYou can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 7X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By

Basic functions 25Taking photosOIS may not function properly when:tyou move your camera to follow a moving subject -you use digital zoom -there is t

Basic functions 26 Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-pres

Basic functions 27 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 ………………………………………… 29Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 29Using the Scene mode ………………………………… 30Using the Beauty Shot mode ……

2Health and safety informationProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageAvoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or ver

Extended functions 29Shooting modesTake photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions.Icon DescriptionAppears when t

Extended functions 30Shooting modesUsing the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene.In Shooting mode, select 1 a s.Select a

Extended functions 31Shooting modesTo hide facial imperfections, select 3 f  an option.Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of timp

Extended functions 32Shooting modesAdjusting the exposure in the Night modeIn the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved streaks b

Extended functions 33Shooting modesUsing the DUAL IS modeReduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization

Extended functions 34Shooting modesRecording a videoRecord videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an

Extended functions 35Shooting modes To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you

Extended functions 36Shooting modesPress [3 Shutter] to start recording.Press [4 Shutter] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize a

Extended functions 37Recording 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 ………… 39Selecting a resolution ………………………… 39Selecting image quality ……………………… 40Using the timer ……………………………… 4

3Health and safety informationExercise caution when using the camera in humid environmentsWhen transferring the camera from a cold environment to a

Shooting options 39Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.Option Description4320 X 3240: Pri

Shooting options 40Selecting a resolution and qualityWhen recording a video:In the 1 v and D modes, select f  .Select an option.2 1280 X 720 HQOpti

Shooting options 41Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapsdvDPress [3 Shutter] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/tim

Shooting options 42Using 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 43Shooting 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 44Shooting 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 45Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.Using auto focusTo take sharp ph

Shooting options 46Changing the camera’s focusIf you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will tappear in the center of the screen.T

Shooting options 47Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to

Shooting options 48Using face detectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a huma

4Copyright informationMicrosoft Windows and the Windows logo are tregistered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.Mac is a registered trademark

Shooting options 49Using face detectionTaking a smile shotThe camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting m

Shooting options 50Using face detectionUsing smart face recognitionThe camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph. This feat

Shooting options 51Using face detectionRegistering faces as your favorites (My Star)You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and

Shooting options 52Using face detectionSelect 3 when the face list appears.Your favorite faces are indicated with a t on the face list.You can reg

Shooting options 53Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In th

Shooting options 54Adjusting brightness and colorOption DescriptionOff: ACB is off.On: ACB is on.The ACB feature is always on in the ta mode.This fe

Shooting options 55Adjusting brightness and colorOption DescriptionSpot:Your camera measures only the light intensity of the tvery center of the fra

Shooting options 56Adjusting brightness and colorAuto WBOption DescriptionAuto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions.Daylig

Shooting options 57Adjusting brightness and color Defining your own white balance You can customize the white balance by taking photos of a white su

Shooting options 58Using burst modesIt can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of y

5Indications used in this manualShooting mode IndicationSmart Auto SAuto aProgram pScene sDUAL IS dSmart Scene DetectionDMovie vShooting mode icons

Shooting options 59Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or smart filter effects, or make some adjus

Shooting options 60Improving your photosIn Shooting mode, select 1 f > (once or twice)  .Select an effect. 2 Option DescriptionNormal: No effe

Shooting options 61Improving your photosContrast option Description-Decrease the color and brightness.+Increase the color and brightness.Saturation o

Playing back ………………………………… 63Starting Playback mode ……………………… 63Viewing photos ……………………………… 69Playing a video ……………………………… 71Playing a voice me

Playback/Editing 63Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Viewing files using motion recognition

Playback/Editing 64Playing backStart a slide show (p. 70)Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the ground, as shown

Playback/Editing 65Playing backIcon DescriptionSelect a menu using motion recognition (p. 64)MPlayback and settings menusPlayback time of videos or v

Playback/Editing 66Playing backOption DescriptionTypeView files by the file type.DateView files by the date they were saved.ColorView files by the domina

Playback/Editing 67Playing back Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion.To select and protect files,In Playback mode, select 1 M.

Playback/Editing 68Playing backTo delete all files,In Playback mode, select 1 M.Select 2 Delete  All  Yes.Alternate way to delete a fileWhile viewing

6Pressing the shutterHalf-press [t Shutter]: press the shutter halfway downPress [t Shutter]: press the shutter all the way downHalf-press [Shutt

Playback/Editing 69Playing back Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.In Playback mode, selec

Playback/Editing 70Playing back Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. This function does not work for videos or

Playback/Editing 71Playing backPlaying a videoYou can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video.In Playback mode, select a video 1

Playback/Editing 72Playing backPlaying a voice memo Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo 1  .Use the following icons to con

Playback/Editing 73Playing 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 74Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast,

Playback/Editing 75Editing 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 76Editing a photoApplying smart filter effectsApply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images.Miniature Vignetting

Playback/Editing 77Editing a photoCorrecting exposure problemsAdjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation. Adjusting bri

Playback/Editing 78Editing a photoCreating a print order (DPOF)Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of copies or paper size.Th

7Common questionsYou can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options.The subject's eyes appear red.This

Playback/Editing 79Editing a photoSet DPOF options.5 Option DescriptionSelect whether to print the photos as thumbnails. (Select to print photos as

Playback/Editing 80Viewing 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 81Viewing files on a TV or HDTVTurn on your camera.6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera tscreen will be displa

Playback/Editing 82Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can

Playback/Editing 83Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Turn on the camera.5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically.tIf you set

Playback/Editing 84Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to pl

Playback/Editing 85Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable diskYou can connect the

Playback/Editing 86Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP)The way to disconnect the USB cable for W

Playback/Editing 87Transferring files to your computer (for Mac)When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the d

Playback/Editing 88Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera direc

8Quick referenceTaking photos of peoplest mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 30 Red-eyet , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)

Playback/Editing 89Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)Option DescriptionDate: Set to print the date.File Name: Set to print the name of

Settings menu …………………………………………… 91Accessing the settings menu …………………………… 91Sound settings ………………………………………… 92Display settings ……………………………………

Appendixes 91Settings menuLearn about various options to configure your camera's settings.Select an option and save your settings.3 1/2VolumeBeep

Appendixes 92Settings menuDisplay settings* DefaultItem DescriptionFunction DescriptionDisplay a brief description of an option or menu. (Off, On*)S

Appendixes 93Settings menuItem DescriptionLanguageSelect a language for the display text.Date & Time Set the date and time and select a date form

Appendixes 94Settings menu* Default * DefaultItem DescriptionHDMI Size Select the resolution of photos when playing back files on an HDTV with the HDM

Appendixes 95Settings menuItem DescriptionUSBSet the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer.Computert *: Connect your camer

Appendixes 96Error messagesWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error message Suggested remediesCard ErrorTurn off your camer

Appendixes 97Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t

Appendixes 98Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capa