Samsung ST5000 - Manual

6 Pressing the shutter Half-press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter halfway down Press [ t Shutter ]: press the shutter all the way down Half-press [ Shutter ] Press [ Shutter ] Subject, background, and composition Subject t : the main object of a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life Backgr...

7 Common questions You can get answers to common questions. Solve problems easily by setting shooting options. The subject's eyes appear red. This is caused by a reflection from the camera flash. Set the flash option to t Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . (p. 43) If the photo has already been taken, select t Re...

8 Quick reference Taking photos of people s t mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 30 Red-eye t , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 43 Face Detection t f 48 Taking photos at night or in the dark s t mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 30 Flash options t f 43 ISO speed (to adjust th...

9 Contents Using the Program mode ..................................................... 34 Recording a video ............................................................... 34 Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ................................ 36 Recording voice memos ................................

Basic functions 12 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/ USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual Cradle Optional accessories Camera case Memory card (microSD TM ) A/V cable Battery charger HDMI cable The illustrations may diff...

Basic functions 13 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Shutter button POWER button Lens Flash AF-assist light/timer lamp Microphone Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Speaker

Basic functions 14 Camera layout Status lamp Blinking t : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady t : When connecting to a computer or in focus Zoom button Zoom in or out t Zoom in on part of a photo or view files t as thumbnails Playback button Touch...

Basic functions 15 Inserting the battery and memory card Learn to insert the battery and an optional microSD TM memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently until the card disengages from the camera and then pull it out of the slot. Push the lock up to release the ba...

Basic functions 16 Charging the battery and turning your camera on Turning on your camera Press [ POWER ] to turn your camera on or off. The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera t for the first time. (p. 17) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ Playback ]. The camera tu...

Basic functions 17 Performing the initial setup The initial setup screen appears to allow you to configure the camera's basic settings. Select 5 Date & Time (Date & Time). Set the date and time, select a date format, and select 6 . Select 7 to switch to the Shooting mode. Select 1 Language . ...

Basic functions 18 Icon Description Display type l t : Motion recognition M t : Shooting options and settings menu f Image setting options t : Exposure value t : White balance t : ISO speed t : Face tone t : Face retouch t : Focus area option t : Face detection option t : Smart face recognition edit...

Basic functions 19 Using the touch screen Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. The touch screen works best when touched with the soft part of your finger. Dragging Drag left or right to scroll horizontally. -2 -1 0 +2 -2 -1 00 +2 +1 EV Using gestures Perform certain functions by drawing comma...

Basic functions 20 Selecting a shooting mode Learn how to select a shooting mode. Your camera provides you with various modes for shooting. Mode Description S Smart Auto : Take a photo by letting the camera select a scene mode as it detects. (p. 29) a Auto : Take a photo quickly and easily with mini...

Basic functions 22 Setting the touch screen and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen and sound according to your preferences. Setting the sound Set whether your camera emits a specified sound when you operate your camera. In Shooting or Playback mode, select 1 M . Select ...

Basic functions 23 Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in the Auto mode. Make sure that the camera is in the 1 a mode (Auto), the camera’s default shooting mode. If not, select the mode icon t “ a . Align your subject in the frame. 2 Half-press [ 3 Shutter ] to focus....

Basic functions 24 Taking photos Zooming You can shoot close-up photos by adjusting the zoom. Your camera has a 7X optical zoom and 5X digital zoom. By using both, you can zoom in up to 35 times. Rotate [ Zoom ] right to zoom in on your subject. Rotate [ Zoom ] left to zoom out. Zoom in Zoom out Zoo...

Basic functions 26 Holding your camera correctly Make sure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. Focus and exposure will be adjusted automatically. The aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set. Focus frame Press [ t ...

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 contrast between the subject and background - (When your subject is wearing a color of clothing that is similar to the background)the light source behind the subje...

Shooting modes ………………………………………… 29 Using the Smart Auto mode …………………………… 29 Using the Scene mode ………………………………… 30 Using the Beauty Shot mode …………………………… 31 Using the frame guide ………………………………… 32 Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode ……………… 32 Using the DUAL IS mode ……………………………… 33 Using the Progr...

Extended functions 29 Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes at night. This is available only when the flash is off. Appears when taking portraits at night. Appears when taking photo...

Extended functions 30 Shooting modes Using the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a specific scene. In Shooting mode, select 1 a “ s . Select a scene. 2 Scene This mode allows you to choose an appropriate scene for a variety of situations. For the t Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beaut...

Extended functions 31 Shooting modes To hide facial imperfections, select 3 f “ “ an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of t imperfections. Level 3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 4 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 5 Shutter ] to take the photo. The focus distance w...

Extended functions 32 Shooting modes Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode In the Night mode, you can catch brief flashes of light as curved streaks by extending the exposure. Use a slow shutter speed to extend the time until the shutter closes. Increase the aperture value to prevent overexposure....

Extended functions 33 Shooting modes Using the DUAL IS mode Reduce camera shake and prevent blurred photos with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions. Before correction After correction In Shooting mode, select 1 a “ d . Align your subject in the frame and half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to foc...

Extended functions 34 Shooting modes Recording a video Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file. H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format t established by international standard organizations ISO/IEC a...

Extended functions 36 Shooting modes Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start recording. Press [ 4 Shutter ] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize a proper scene mode, • D will not change and the default settings will be used.The camera may not select the correct scene depending on shooting ...

Extended functions 37 Recording voice memos Learn how to record a voice memo that you can play back at any time. You can add a voice memo to a photo as a short reminder of shooting conditions. You will get the best sound quality when recording 40 cm away from the camera. a p s d Adding a voice memo ...

Shooting options 39 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Option Description 4320 X 3240 : Print on A1 paper. 4000 X 3000 : Print on A1 paper. 3984 X 2656 : Print on A2 paper in wide ratio (3:2). 3840 X 2160 : Print on A2 paper in panorama ...

Shooting options 40 Selecting a resolution and quality When recording a video: In the 1 v and D modes, select f “ . Select an option. 2 1280 X 720 HQ Option Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV. 1280 X 720 : Play back on an HDTV. 640 X 480 : Play back on a general TV. 3...

Shooting options 41 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. S a p s d v D Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will t automatically take a photo at the specified time. Select the timer icon or press [ t Shutter ] to cancel the...

Shooting options 42 Using the timer Pose for your photo while the AF-assist light/timer lamp 5 is blinking. The AF-assist light/timer lamp will stop blinking just before the t camera automatically takes a photo. The motion timer may not work when: you are more than 3 m away from the camera t your mo...

Shooting options 43 Shooting in the dark Learn how to take photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when taking photos in the dark or when you need more light on your photos. In Shooting mode, select 1 . Select an option. 2 Auto Option Description Off : The flash will n...

Shooting options 44 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed The ISO speed is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO spe...

Shooting options 45 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using auto focus To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. In Shooting mode, select 1 . Select an option. 2 Normal (AF) Option Desc...

Shooting options 46 Changing the camera’s focus If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will t appear in the center of the screen. Tracking a subject may fail when: t the subject is too small or the subject moves - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colo...

Shooting options 47 Changing the camera’s focus Adjusting the focus area You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject’s location in the scene. In Shooting mode, select 1 f “ . Select an option. 2 Center AF Option Description Center AF : Focus on the cen...

Shooting options 48 Using face detection If you use face detection options, your camera can automatically detect a human face. When you focus on a human face, the camera adjusts the exposure automatically. Take photos quickly and easily by using Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to...

Shooting options 49 Using face detection Taking a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. In Shooting mode, select f “ “ . When your subject smiles broadly, your camera can detect the smile more easily. Taking a self portrait shot Take photos of yours...

Shooting options 50 Using face detection Using smart face recognition The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph. This feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and favorite faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. In Shootin...

Shooting options 51 Using face detection Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) You can register your favorite faces to prioritize the focus and exposure on those faces. This feature is available only when you use a memory card. In Shooting mode, select 1 f “ > “ “ . (In some modes, select...

Shooting options 52 Using face detection Select 3 when the face list appears. Your favorite faces are indicated with a t on the face list. You can register up to 6 favorite faces. t The flash option will be set to t Off . If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces t in the f...

Shooting options 53 Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better photo. Darker (-) Neutral (0) Brighter (+) In Shooting mode, select 1 f “ . Select a value to a...

Shooting options 55 Adjusting brightness and color Option Description Spot : Your camera measures only the light intensity of the t very center of the frame. If a subject is not in the center of the scene, your t photo may be improperly exposed. Suitable for a subject with backlighting. t Center-wei...

Shooting options 56 Adjusting brightness and color Auto WB Option Description Auto WB : Use automatic settings depending on the lighting conditions. Daylight : Select when taking outdoor photos on a sunny day. Cloudy : Select when taking outdoor photos on a cloudy day or in shadows. Fluorescent_H : ...

Shooting options 58 Using burst modes It can be difficult to take photos of fast-moving subjects or capture natural facial expressions and gestures of your subjects in photos. In these cases, select one of the burst modes. p s Option Description Motion Capture : While you are pressing [ Shutter ], th...

Shooting options 59 Improving your photos Learn how to improve your photos by applying photo styles, colors, or smart filter effects, or make some adjustments. Defining your own RGB tone In Shooting mode, select 1 f “ > (once or twice) “ “ . Select a color (R: Red, G: Green, B: Blue). 2 Adjust the ...

Shooting options 60 Improving your photos In Shooting mode, select 1 f “ > (once or twice) “ . Select an effect. 2 Option Description Normal : No effect Miniature : Make a photo of a life-size location or object look like a photo of a miniature scale model. Blurring parts of the photo makes the s...

Shooting options 61 Improving your photos Contrast option Description - Decrease the color and brightness. + Increase the color and brightness. Saturation option Description - Decrease the saturation. + Increase the saturation. Select t 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printin...

Playback/Editing 63 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. Viewing files using motion recognition You can view files by tilting the camera. Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera • parallel to the ground.When you rotate the ca...

Playback/Editing 65 Playing back Icon Description Select a menu using motion recognition (p. 64) M Playback and settings menus Playback time of videos or voice memos Play videos or voice memos (Video p. 71/Voice memo p. 72) Ranking your favorite faces You can change the ranking of your favorite face...

Playback/Editing 66 Playing back Option Description Type View files by the file type. Date View files by the date they were saved. Color View files by the dominant color of the image. Week View files by the weekday they were saved. Favorite View your favorite files. Face View files by recognized faces and ...

Playback/Editing 67 Playing back Protecting files Protect your files from accidental deletion. To select and protect files, In Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 Protect “ Select . Select files you want to protect. 3 Select t to select all files. Select t to cancel your selection. Select 4 . Viewing fil...

Playback/Editing 68 Playing back To delete all files, In Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 Delete “ All “ Yes . Alternate way to delete a file While viewing a file in Playback mode, draw an X on the screen. To protect all files, In Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 Protect “ All “ Lock . Deleting ...

Playback/Editing 69 Playing back Copying files to the memory card You can copy files from the internal memory to a memory card. In Playback mode, select 1 M . Select 2 . “ Copy to Card . Select 3 Yes to copy files. Viewing photos View a photo by changing the orientation by gesture or zooming in on part...

Playback/Editing 70 Playing back Starting a slide show You can apply effects and audio to your slide show. This function does not work for videos or voice memos. In Playback mode, select 1 . Set a slide show effect. 2 Option Description Images : Select photos (up to 2.000) for your slide show. Play ...

Playback/Editing 71 Playing back Playing a video You can play a video, capture an image from a video, or crop a video. In Playback mode, select a video 1 → . Use the following icons to control playback. 2 Icon Description Scan backward. / Pause or resume playback.Stop playback. Scan forward. Adjust ...

Playback/Editing 72 Playing back Playing a voice memo Playing a voice memo In Playback mode, select a voice memo 1 “ . Use the following icons to control playback. 2 Icon Description Scan backward. / Pause or resume playback. Stop playback. Scan forward. Adjust volume or mute sound. Trimming a video...

Playback/Editing 73 Playing back Playing a voice memo added to a photo In Playback mode, select a photo that includes a voice 1 memo “ . Use the following icons to control playback. 2 Icon Description / Pause or resume playback. Stop playback. Adjust volume or mute sound. Adding a voice memo to a ph...

Playback/Editing 74 Editing a photo Perform photo editing tasks, such as rotating, resizing, eliminating red-eyes, and adjusting brightness, contrast, or saturation. Edited photos will be saved as new files. t When you edit photos that are t or larger, they will be automatically resized to a lower re...

Playback/Editing 76 Editing a photo Applying smart filter effects Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye 1 Fish-eye 2 In Playback mode, select a photo 1 “ . Select 2 “ an effect. Miniature Select 3 .

Playback/Editing 77 Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation. Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation In Playback mode, select a photo 1 “ . Select 2 “ an adjustment option. t : Brightness t : Contrast t : Saturation Select...

Playback/Editing 78 Editing a photo Creating a print order (DPOF) Select photos to be printed and set options, such as number of copies or paper size. The memory card can be taken to a print shop that supports DPOF t (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compat...

Playback/Editing 80 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV using the A/V cable. View photos or play videos using the touch screen on 8 your camera. The touch screen will function as the controller for the TV t screen. Locate the option you want on t...

Playback/Editing 81 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Turn on your camera. 6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera t screen will be displayed. View files using a remote control of your camera or 7 HDTV. If your HDTV supports the Anynet+(CEC) profile, turn the Anynet+ on in the settings m...

Playback/Editing 82 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Transfer files to your computer using the built-in Intelli-studio program. You can also edit files or upload files to your favorite websites. Intelli-studio may not perform correctly on some computers, even t when the computer meets t...

Playback/Editing 83 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Turn on the camera. 5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically. t If you set the USB option to Select Mode , select Computer from the pop-up window. Select a folder on your computer to save new files. 6 If your camera has no...

Playback/Editing 84 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can also upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. For details, select Help “ Help in the program. If you install I...

Playback/Editing 86 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) The way to disconnect the USB cable for Windows Vista/7 is similar. If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until 1 it stops. Click 2 on the tool bar at the bottom right of your...

Playback/Editing 87 Transferring files to your computer (for Mac) When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will recognize the device automatically. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supporte...

Playback/Editing 88 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. Select 5 to print. Select t to set printing options. See “Configuring print settings” on page 89. Select an option. 6 Option Descr...

Playback/Editing 89 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Option Description Date : Set to print the date. File Name : Set to print the name of the file. Reset : Reset the print options. Some options are not supported by some printers. Select 7 < or > to scroll to a photo to print. ...

Settings menu …………………………………………… 91 Accessing the settings menu …………………………… 91 Sound settings ………………………………………… 92 Display settings ………………………………………… 92 Camera settings ………………………………………… 93 Error messages ………………………………………… 96 Camera maintenance …………………………………… 97 Cleaning your camera ………………………………… 97 Abou...

Appendixes 91 Settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 1/2 Volume Beep Sound Shutter Sound Start Sound AF Sound Off Low Medium High Select 4 to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting or Pl...

Appendixes 93 Settings menu Item Description Language Select a language for the display text. Date & Time Set the date and time and select a date format. ( Off *, yyyy/mm/dd , mm/dd/yyyy , dd/mm/yyyy ) Time Zone Select a region and set the daylight-saving time (DST). File No. Specify how to name...

Appendixes 95 Settings menu Item Description USB Set the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer. Computer t *: Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files. Printer t : Connect your camera to a printer for printing files. Select Mode t : Select a USB mode when you ...

Appendixes 96 Error messages When the following error messages appear, try these remedies. Error message Suggested remedies Card Error Turn off your camera and then turn it on again. t Remove your memory card and insert it again. t Format your memory card. (p. t 93) Card not supported. The inserted ...

Appendixes 97 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These t solutions can damage the camera or cause it to malfunction. Do not press on the lens cover or use a blower brush on the lens t cover. Cleaning your ca...

Appendixes 98 Camera maintenance Memory card capacity The memory capacity may differ depending on shooting scenes or shooting conditions. These capacities are based on a 1 GB microSD TM card: Size Super Fine Fine Normal 60 FPS 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 122 240 353 - - - 142 278 409 - - - 160 312 454...

Appendixes 99 Camera maintenance Battery life Average time / Number of photos Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 120 min/Approx. 240 photos This is measured under the following conditions: in the a mode, 14M resolution, Fine quality, OIS on. 1. Set the flash option to ...

Appendixes 101 Camera maintenance Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any t sharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing t forces. Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as t dropping it from high places. Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60...

Appendixes 102 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or servi...

Appendixes 105 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto t : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec. Program t : 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Night t : 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks t : 2 sec. Exposure Control Program AE Metering Multi, Spot, Center-weighted Compensation ±2EV (1/3EV steps) ISO equivalent Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 16...

Appendixes 108 Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessor...

Appendixes 109 F Face detection Blink detection 50 Face detection 48 Self-portrait 49 Smart face recognition 50 Smile shot 49 Facial brightness 31 Facial imperfections 31 Flash Auto 43 Fill in 44 Off 43 Red-eye 44 Red-eye fix 44 Slow sync 44 Focus area Center AF 47 Multi AF 47 One touch shooting 47 S...