Samsung SAMSUNG ST10 User Manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.Ä Click a topic User ManualST10Quick

9 ContentsAdjusting brightness and colour ... 53Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ...

Appendixes 99Camera specificationsPlaybackTypeSingle image, Thumbnails, Multi slide show, Movie clip, Smart AlbumEdit Resize, Rotate, Photo Style Sele

Appendixes 100Camera specificationsPMPMovie: Xvid MPEG-4 t(Using Samsung Converter S/W) Audio: MPEG Layer 2 t(Using Samsung Converter S/W) Play mo

Appendixes 101Camera specificationsDimensions (W x H x D)91 x 60 x 19 mmWeight124.2 g (without battery and memory card)Operating temperature0 - 40˚ CO

Appendixes 102Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European co

Appendixes 103IndexAACB 54AdjustingBrightness 72Contrastin Playback mode 72in Shooting mode 60Saturationin Playback mode 72in Shooting mode 60S

Appendixes 104IndexFocus distanceAuto macro 47Macro 47Normal (AF) 47Super macro 47Frame guide 34Frame rate 37Function description 88GGestures

Appendixes 105IndexSSamsung ConverterInstalling 21Using 25Samsung MasterInstalling 21Using 26Scene mode 33Self-portrait 51Service centre 96Set

Please refer to the warranty that came with your product or visit our website http://www.samsungcamera.com/ for after-sales service or inquiries.The C

Unpacking …………………………………… 11Camera layout ……………………………… 12Icons …………………………………………… 14Turning your camera on or off …………… 15Using the touch scr

Basic functions 11Camera AC adapter/ USB cableTouch penRechargeable battery StrapSoftware CD-ROM (User manual included)A/V cable EarphonesQuick Start

Basic functions 12Camera layoutBefore you start, familiarise yourself with your camera's parts and their functions.Shutter buttonPOWER buttonLen

Basic functions 13Camera layoutStatus lampBlinkingt : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focusSteadyt : W

Basic functions 14C. Option icons (touch)Icon DescriptionFlash optionAuto focus optionTimer optionDisplay typefImage setting optionst : Exposure val

Basic functions 15Turning your camera on or offLearn how to start your camera. Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [Playback]. The camera

Basic functions 16Using the touch screenLearn basic actions to use the touch screen. Use the supplied touch pen to touch or drag on the screen. Touc

Basic functions 17Using the touch screen Using gestures Perform certain functions by drawing commands on the touch screen.Gesture DescriptionDraw a

Basic functions 18Setting the touch screenLearn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen according to your preferences.Setting the touch

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

Basic functions 19Taking photosLearn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode.1 Make sure that the camera is in the a mode (A

Basic functions 20Taking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture qual

Basic functions 21Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transfer files by connecting your camera to your PC. Programs contained on the CD

Basic functions 22Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transferring files to your PCOnce you connect the camera to your PC, the camera will

Basic functions 23Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Transferring multimedia files to the camera Requirements Your camera will support

Basic functions 24Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)Copy multimedia files to the corresponding folders.4 MP3 files to MP3 foldertSDC file

Basic functions 25Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)No. DescriptionAdd video files (AVI, WMV, ASF, MPG [MPEG-1]).Add subtitles.Specif

Basic functions 26Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)No. DescriptionSelect a location for downloaded files.Click to download the select

Basic functions 27Transferring files to your computer (for Windows)No. DescriptionToolbarMenusClick for more information about the program.Click t

Basic functions 28Transferring files to your computer (for Mac users)When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognise

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

Basic functions 29Tips for getting a clearer photo Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing

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 modesAlign your subject in the frame and half-press [3 Shutter] to focus.Press [4 Shutter] to take the photo.Using the

Extended functions 34Shooting modesUsing the frame guideWhen you want another person to take a photo of you, you can compose the scene with the frame

Extended functions 35Shooting modesAlign your subject in the frame and half-press [6 Shutter] to focus.Press [7 Shutter] to take the photo.Use a trip

Extended functions 36Shooting modesUsing the Program modeSet various options (except for shutter speed and aperture value) in the Program mode. In Sh

Extended functions 37Shooting modesSelect 3 f  >  a sound option.Option DescriptionOff: Record a video without sound.On: Record a video with

Extended functions 38Shooting modes To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this function, you

3Health and safety informationEnsure maximum battery and charger lifeOvercharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is tfinished,

Extended functions 39Recording 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 ………… 41Selecting a resolution ………………………… 41Selecting image quality ………………………… 42Using the timer ……………………………

Shooting options 41Selecting a resolution and qualityLearn how to change the image resolution and quality settings.When recording a video:In the 1 v

Shooting options 42Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image qualityPhotos you take are compressed and saved in JPEG format. Higher quality i

Shooting options 43Using the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting. SapsdvPress [3 Shutter] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/time

Shooting options 44Using 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 45Shooting 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 46Shooting 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 47Changing the camera’s focusLearn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects.Using auto focusTo take sharp ph

Shooting options 48Changing the camera’s focusThe colour of the focus frame indicates the tracking and focus status:White: Tracking the subjecttGree

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Shooting options 49Changing the camera’s focusAdjusting the focus areaYou can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to

Shooting options 50Using face detectionIf you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a huma

Shooting options 51Using face detectionTaking a smile shotThe camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face.In Shooting mo

Shooting options 52Using face detectionThe camera may recognise and register faces incorrectly depending ton lighting conditions, remarkable changes

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

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

Shooting options 55Adjusting brightness and colourOption DescriptionSpot: Your camera measures only the light intensity of the tvery centre of the f

Shooting options 56Adjusting brightness and colourAuto WBIcon DescriptionAuto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions.Dayligh

Shooting options 57Adjusting brightness and colour Defining your own white balance In Shooting mode, select 1 f   .Aim the lens at a piece of wh

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 AutoSAutoaProgrampScenesDISdMovievMultimediamShooting mode iconsThese icons indicate

Shooting options 59Improving your photosLearn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles or colours, or make some adjustments.Defining your o

Shooting options 60Improving your photosContrast option Description-Decrease the colour and brightness.+Increase the colour and brightness.Saturation

Playing back ……………………………………………… 62Starting Playback mode …………………………………… 62Viewing photos ……………………………………………… 66Playing a video ………………………………………

Playback/Editing 62Playing backLearn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Display in Playback mode Icon Descript

Playback/Editing 63Playing backSelect a date, file type, weekday, colour, or face.2 You can also touch and hold t< or > to scroll through dates

Playback/Editing 64Playing back Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion.To select and protect files,In Playback mode, press [1 ME

Playback/Editing 65Playing backTo delete all files,In Playback mode, press [1 MENU].Select 2 Delete  All  Yes .Alternate way to delete a fileWhile vi

Playback/Editing 66Playing back Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card.In Playback mode, press

Playback/Editing 67Playing backOption DescriptionImages: Select files for your slide show.Play Mode: Select whether or not to loop the slide show.Inte

Playback/Editing 68Playing back Trimming a video during playback Select 1 at the point where you want the new video to begin and select .Select 2

6Expressions used in this manualPressing the shuttertHalf-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway downPress [t Shutter]: press the shutter all

Playback/Editing 69Playing backIcon DescriptionScan backward. / Pause or resume playback.Stop playback.Scan forward.Adjust volume or mute sound. Pl

Playback/Editing 70Editing a photoPerform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast,

Playback/Editing 71Editing a photoDefining your own RGB tone1 In Playback mode, select a photo   .Select 2 >  a colour (R: Red, G: Green,

Playback/Editing 72Editing a photoApplying a special effectApply special effects to the photo, such as colour filters or noise effects.In Playback mod

Playback/Editing 73Editing a photoSelect photos to print.3 Select t to select all files.Select t to cancel your selection.Select 4 .Set DPOF option

Playback/Editing 74Viewing files on a TVPlay back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the provided A/V cable.View photos or play

Playback/Editing 75Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge)Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera direc

Playback/Editing 76Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Configuring print settings Option DescriptionSize: Specify the size of the prin

Using Multimedia mode ………………………………… 78Using the Music mode …………………………………… 80Using the Videos mode ………………………………… 82Using the Text Viewer mode

Multimedia 78Plug the supplied earphones into the multifunction jack.1 In Shooting mode, select 2 a  m.MultimediaThis mode allows you to access mult

7Quick referenceTaking photos of peoplest mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 33 Red-eye, Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) tf

Multimedia 79Using Multimedia mode Locking the touch screen You can lock the touch screen to prevent any unwanted camera operations during playback

Multimedia 80Access the Music mode and play a file. (p. 1 78) AAA.mp3Icon DescriptionBit ratePlay modeRemaining battery capacityPlay timeUse the follo

Multimedia 81Using the Music mode Starting a slide show while listening to music Press [1 MENU] during playback.Select 2 Interval.Select an interva

Multimedia 82Using the Videos modeLearn how to play videos and control playback.Access the Videos mode and play a file. (p. 1 78) BBB.sdcIcon Descript

Multimedia 83Using the Text Viewer modeLearn how to view text files.Access the Text Viewer mode and view a file. (p.1 78) 1/2This user manual includes

Multimedia 84Multimedia mode settings menuLearn how to change the settings for each multimedia mode.Press [1 MENU] while an MP3 or video file is being

Multimedia 85Multimedia mode settings menu* DefaultMenuAvailable modeDescriptionAuto ScrolltSet a delay before scrolling to the next line of text. (O

Settings menu …………………………………………… 87Accessing the settings menu ……………………………… 87Sound settings ……………………………………………… 88Display settings …………………………

Appendixes 87Settings menuLearn about various options to configure your camera's settings.Select an option and save your settings.3 1/2VolumeHapt

Appendixes 88Settings menuDisplay settings* DefaultItem DescriptionLanguageSelect a language for the display text.Function DescriptionDisplay a brief

8ContentsAdjusting the exposure in the Night mode ... 35Using the DIS mode ...

Appendixes 89Settings menu* DefaultItem DescriptionFile No.Specify how to name files.Resett : Set the file number to start from 0001 when inserting a

Appendixes 90Settings menu* DefaultItem DescriptionVideo OutSet the video signal output according to your region.NTSCt *: USA, Canada, Japan, Korea,

Appendixes 91Error messagesWhen the following error messages appear, try these remedies.Error message Suggested remediesCard ErrorTurn off your camer

Appendixes 92Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t

Appendixes 93Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capa

Appendixes 94Camera maintenance Battery life Average time / Number of photosTest conditions (when the battery is fully charged)PhotosApprox. 130 mi

Appendixes 95Camera maintenance Notes about charging the battery If the indicator light is off, make sure that the battery is inserted tcorrectly.

Appendixes 96Before contacting a service centreIf you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a s

Appendixes 97Before contacting a service centreSituationSuggested remediesThe TV does not display your photosMake sure that the camera is correctly t

Appendixes 98Camera specificationsShutter speed1 - 1/2,000 sec.tAEB, Continuous: 1/4 - 1/2,000 sec.tNight: 16 - 1/2,000 sec.tExposureControl Progra