Samsung ST600 - Manual

6 Indications used in this manual Shooting mode Indication Smart Auto S Auto a Program p Scene s DUAL IS d Smart Scene Detection D Movie v Shooting mode icons These icons indicate that a function is available in the corresponding modes. The s mode may not support functions for all scenes. For exampl...

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

8 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 • Red-eye or Red-eye Fix . (p. 50) If the photo has already been taken, select • Re...

9 Quick reference Taking photos of people s • mode > Beauty Shot, Portrait, Children f 33 Red-eye • , Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 50 Face Detection • f 55 Taking photos at night or in the dark s • mode > Night, Dawn, Fireworks f 33 Flash options • f 50 ISO speed (to adjust th...

10 Contents Extended functions ........................................................ 31 Shooting modes ................................................................ 32 Using the Smart Auto mode ................................................. 32 Using the Scene mode .............................

Basic functions 14 Unpacking Check your product box for the following items. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Cleaner User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual Optional accessories Camera case Memory card (microSD TM ) A/V cable Battery charger HDMI cable The illustrations may diff...

Basic functions 15 Camera layout Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera's parts and their functions. Battery chamber cover Insert a memory card and battery Tripod mount Speaker Shutter button POWER button Lens Microphone Front LCD button AF-assist light/timer lamp Flash Front displa...

Basic functions 16 Camera layout Status lamp Blinking • : When saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus Steady • : When connecting to a computer or in focus Zoom button Zoom in or out • Zoom in on part of a photo or view • files as thumbnails Playback button Main ...

Basic functions 17 Inserting the battery and memory card Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera. Removing the battery and memory card Push gently the card until the card disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Push the lock up to release the...

Basic functions 18 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 • for the first time. (p. 19) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ P ]. The camera turns on ...

Basic functions 19 Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. Select 5 Date/Time Set . Set the date and time, and select 6 . Date/Time Set Select 7 Date Type and a date format. Language Time Zone Date/Time Set D...

Basic functions 20 Icon Description Touch screen lock l • : Motion recognition M • : Shooting options and settings menu f Image setting options • : Exposure value • : White balance • : ISO speed • : Face tone • : Face retouch • : Focus area option • : Face detection option • : Photo resolution • : V...

Basic functions 21 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. Touching Touch an icon to select a menu or option. Dragging Drag left or right to scroll horizontally. -2 -1 0 +2 -2 -1 00 +2 +1 EV Do not...

Basic functions 22 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. 32) a Auto : Take a photo quickly and easily with mini...

Basic functions 24 Setting the touch screen and sound Learn how to change the basic settings for the touch screen and sound according to your preferences. Option Description Guide Line : Display grid lines. The grid lines are helpful for getting the photo aligned with a surface, such as the horizon ...

Basic functions 25 Taking photos Learn basic actions to take photos easily and quickly in Auto mode. Make sure that the camera is in 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. A green...

Basic functions 26 Taking photos Turning on the front display The front display will help you take self-portraits or photos of children, couples, or people jumping. If you use the children mode, you can play a short animation on the front display to attract a child’s attention. (p. 41) Press the fro...

Basic functions 27 Taking photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the digital zoom. The picture quality may deteriorate when you use the digital zoom. Optical range Digital range Zoom indicator The digital zoom is not available when using • S , s (in s...

Basic functions 29 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 [ • ...

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 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 sub...

Extended functions 32 Shooting modes Take photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Appears when taking portraits at night. Appears when taking photos of landscapes with backlighting. Appears when taking portraits with backlighting. Appears when...

Extended functions 33 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 • Beauty Shot mode, see “Using the Beaut...

Extended functions 34 Shooting modes To hide facial imperfections, select 3 “ an option. Select a higher setting to hide a greater number of • 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 will ...

Extended functions 35 Shooting modes Adjusting the exposure in Night mode In 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. In Shoo...

Extended functions 36 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 37 Shooting modes Recording a video Record videos of up to 20 minutes in length in high definition. The recorded video is saved as an MP4 (H.264) file. H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is a high-compression video format • established by international standard organizations ISO-IEC and ITU-...

Extended functions 38 Shooting modes Set other options as desired. (For options, refer to 4 “Shooting options.”) Press [ 5 Shutter ] to start recording. Press [ 6 Shutter ] again to stop recording. To pause recording The camera allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. With this funct...

Extended functions 39 Shooting modes Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start recording. Press [ 4 Shutter ] again to stop recording. If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, • D will not change and the default settings will be used. The camera may not select the correct scene depending on sh...

Extended functions 40 Taking photos with the front display The front display will help you take self-portraits or photos of children. You can also use the Couple mode and the jump shot timer with the front display. You can tap the front display to turn it on, and tap it again or press the front LCD ...

Extended functions 41 Taking photos with the front display Using the Children mode This mode draws children’s attention to the camera by showing a short animation on the front display. In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button and 1 select . An animation will play. • Half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to f...

Extended functions 42 Taking photos with the front display Using the jump shot timer Take a photo of people jumping. An icon will appear on the front display to tell your subjects when to jump. In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button and 1 select . Press [ 2 Shutter ]. The front display will st...

Extended functions 43 Taking photos with the front display Using the function information Show flash and focus information on the front display when taking photos. In Shooting mode, press the front LCD button and 1 select . Half-press [ 2 Shutter ] to focus. Press [ 3 Shutter ] to take the photo. Usi...

Extended functions 44 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 ...

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 46 Selecting a resolution ………………………… 46 Selecting image quality ……………………… 47 Using the timer ……………………………… 48 Shooting in the dark ……………………… 50 Preventing red-eye …………………………… 50 Using the flash ……………………………… 50 Adjusting the ISO speed …………………… 51 Changing the cam...

Shooting options 46 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Option Description 4320 X 3240 : Print on A1 paper. 4320 X 2880 : Print on A1 paper in wide ratio (3:2). 4000 X 3000 : Print on A1 paper. 4320 X 2432 : Print on A2 paper in panorama ...

Shooting options 47 Selecting a resolution and quality When recording a video: In 1 D and v 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. 320 X...

Shooting options 48 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. S a p s d D v Press [ 3 Shutter ] to start the timer. The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will • automatically take a photo at the specified time.The front display will start the countdown a few seconds • ...

Shooting options 49 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 • camera automatically takes a photo. The motion timer may not work when: You are more than 3 m away from the camera. • Your m...

Shooting options 50 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 51 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 52 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 53 Changing the camera’s focus If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will • appear in the center of the screen. Tracking a subject may fail when: • The subject is too small or the subject moves excessively. - The subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark...

Shooting options 54 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 55 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 56 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. In Shooting mode, select f “ “ . Hold your camera still while “ • Capturing ” is displayed on the screen. When blink detection fails, “ • Picture tak...

Shooting options 57 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 “ “ . Align your subject’s face wit...

Shooting options 58 Using face detection Select 3 when the face list appears. Your favorite faces are indicated with a • on the face list. You can register up to 6 favorite faces. • The flash option will be set to • Off . If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of the faces • in the f...

Shooting options 59 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 61 Adjusting brightness and color Option Description Spot : Your camera measures only the light intensity of the • very center of the frame. If a subject is not in the center of the frame, your • photo may be improperly exposed. Suitable for a subject with backlighting. • Center-wei...

Shooting options 62 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 64 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 Option Description Motion Capture : While you are pressing [ Shutter ], the ...

Shooting options 65 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) “ “ . (In a mode, select f “ “ .) Select a color (R: Red, G: Gr...

Shooting options 66 Improving your photos Option Description Vignetting : Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cameras. Fish-eye 1 : Distort close objects to imitate the visual effect of a fisheye lens. Fish-eye 2 : Blacken the edges of the frame and disto...

Shooting options 67 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 • 0 if you do not want to apply any effects (suitable for printin...

Playback/Editing 69 Playing back Learn actions to play back photos, videos, or voice memos, and managing files. If you want to view files stored in the internal memory, remove your • memory card. The camera will not properly play back files that are too large or those • taken with cameras from other ma...

Playback/Editing 70 Playing back Selecting a menu using motion recognition Your camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to quickly select a menu by tilting the camera. In Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding . Set the current photo as your favorite photo* ( will...

Playback/Editing 73 Playing back It may take some time for the camera to open Smart Album or to • change the category and reorganize files. The front display may not activate after you access Smart Album. • Select a date, file type, weekday, color, or face. 3 You can also touch and hold • < or >...

Playback/Editing 74 Playing back Viewing files as thumbnails Scan thumbnails of files. In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] left to display 9 or 16 thumbnails (rotate [ Zoom ] right to return to the previous mode). 29 6 1 7 20 To Do this Scroll through files Select < or > , or drag files left or righ...

Playback/Editing 75 Playing back Deleting files Delete single files or all files at once. You cannot delete protected files. To delete a single file, In Playback mode, select a file 1 “ . Select 2 Yes to delete the file. To delete multiple files, In Playback mode, select 1 “ Multiple Delete . Select files yo...

Playback/Editing 76 Playing back Viewing photos View a photo by zooming in on part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] right to enlarge a photo (rotate [ Zoom ] left to reduce a photo). Scroll toward the direction you want to move. Icon Desc...

Playback/Editing 78 Playing back Trimming a video during playback Select 1 at the point where you want the new video to begin and select . Select 2 to resume playback. Select 3 at the point where you want the new video to end and select . Select 4 Yes . The original video should be at least 10 secon...

Playback/Editing 79 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. Capturing an ima...

Playback/Editing 80 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 81 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. • When you edit photos that are • or larger, they will be automatically resized to a lower re...

Playback/Editing 83 Editing a photo Applying smart filter effects Apply various filter effects to your photos to create unique images. The edited photo will be saved as a new file but it could be resized to a lower resolution. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye 1 Fish-eye 2 In Playback mode, select a photo ...

Playback/Editing 84 Editing a photo Correcting exposure problems Adjust ACB (Auto Contrast Balance), brightness, contrast, or saturation, or remove red-eye. The edited photo will be saved as a new file but it could be resized to a lower resolution. Adjusting brightness/contrast/saturation In Playback...

Playback/Editing 85 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 • (Digital Print Order Format) or you can print photos directly through a DPOF-compat...

Playback/Editing 87 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 • screen. Locate the option you want on t...

Playback/Editing 88 Viewing files on a TV or HDTV Turn on your camera. 6 The HDTV will be powered on automatically and the camera • screen will be displayed.If you turn Anynet+ off, the HDTV does not turn on • automatically. View files using a remote control of your camera or 7 HDTV. If your HDTV supp...

Playback/Editing 89 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 • when the computer meets t...

Playback/Editing 90 Transferring files to your computer (for Windows) Turn on the camera. 5 The computer recognizes the camera automatically. • 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 91 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 upload files to websites, such as Flickr or YouTube. Also, you can download short animations for use in children mode. For...

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

Playback/Editing 94 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 95 Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. Select 6 to print. Select • to set printing options. See “Configuring print settings” on page 96. Select an option. 7 Option Descr...

Settings menu …………………………………………… 98 Accessing the settings menu …………………………… 98 Sound …………………………………………………… 99 Display ………………………………………………… 99 Settings ………………………………………………… 100 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Settings 98 Settings menu Learn about various options to configure your camera's settings. Select an option and save your settings. 3 1/2 Volume Children Sound Beep Sound Shutter Sound Start Sound Off Low Medium High Select 4 to return to the previous screen. Accessing the settings menu In Shooting o...

Settings 102 Settings menu Item Description USB Set the function to use via a USB connection with a computer or printer. Computer • *: Connect your camera to a computer for transferring files. Printer • : Connect your camera to a printer for printing files. Select Mode • : Select a USB mode on the com...

Error messages ……………………………………… 104 Camera maintenance ………………………………… 105 Cleaning your camera ………………………………… 105 About memory cards …………………………………… 106 About the battery ……………………………………… 107 Before contacting a service center ………………… 110 Camera specifications ……………………………… 113 FCC notice ……………………………………………...

Appendixes 104 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. • Remove your memory card and insert it again. • Format your memory card. • Card not supported. The inserted memory ...

Appendixes 105 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 c...

Appendixes 106 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 - - - 137 267 391 - - - 142 278 40...

Appendixes 107 Camera maintenance Battery life Average time / Number of photos Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approx. 90 min/Approx. 180 photos This is measured under the following conditions: in a mode, 14M resolution, Fine quality, OIS on. 1. Set the flash option to Fill...

Appendixes 109 Camera maintenance Do not disassemble or puncture the battery with any • sharp object. Avoid exposing the battery to high pressure or crushing • forces. Avoid exposing the battery to major impacts, such as • dropping it from high places. Do not expose the battery to temperatures of 60...

Appendixes 110 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 113 Camera specifications Shutter speed Auto • : 1/8 - 1/2,000 sec. Program • : 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Night • : 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks • : 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 116 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 117 FCC notice Declaration of Conformity • Trade Name : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Model No. : Samsung ST600 Responsible Party : Samsung Electronics America, Inc. Address : 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 Telephone No. : 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) This device complies w...

Appendixes 118 E Editing 81 Enlarging 76 Error messages 104 Exposure 59 F Face detection Beauty Shot 34 Blink Detection 56 Face Detection 55 Red-eye 50 Red-eye fix 50 Self-portrait 40 Smart Face Recognition 57 Smile Shot 56 Facial brightness 34 Facial imperfections 34 Cleaning Body 105 Display 105 Le...