Samsung ST95 - Manual

5 Icons used in this manual Icon Function Additional information Safety warnings and precautions [ ] Camera buttons. For example, [ Shutter ] represents the shutter button. ( ) Page number of related information “ The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: Touch m ...

6 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 in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life • Back...

7 Basic troubleshooting Learn to solve common problems 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. 54) • If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit me...

8 Quick reference Capturing photos of people • Beauty Shot mode f 36 • Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye) f 54 • Face Detection f 61 Capturing photos at night or in the dark • Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn f 35 • Night Shot mode f 36 • Flash options f 54 • ISO sensitivity (to adjust ...

9 Contents Extended functions .......................................................... 32 Using shooting modes ................................................ 33 Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 33 Using the Simple Shot mode .........................................

Basic functions 13 Unpacking The following items are included in your product box. Camera AC adapter/USB cable Rechargeable battery Strap Touch pen User Manual CD-ROM Quick Start Manual Optional accessories Camera case A/V cable Battery charger Memory card/ Memory card adapter The illustrations may ...

Basic functions 14 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 AF-assist light/Timer lamp Flash Lens USB and A/V port Accepts USB cable and A...

Basic functions 15 Camera layout Status lamp • Blinking : When the camera is saving a photo or video, being read by a computer or printer, or out of focus • Steady : When the camera is connecting to a computer or in focus Zoom button • In Shooting mode : Zoom in or out • In Playback mode : Zoom in o...

Basic functions 16 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 Memory card Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot. Slide the lock up to rele...

Basic functions 17 Charging the battery and turning on your camera 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. 18) Turning on your camera in Playback mode Press [ Playback ]. The camera tu...

Basic functions 18 Performing the initial setup When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic settings. 4 Touch Home , and then touch z or x to select a time zone. • When you travel to another country, touch Visit , and then select a new time zone. Lond...

Basic functions 19 Performing the initial setup 7 Set the date. Date/Time Set Year Month Day 8 Touch , and then set the time. Date/Time Set Hr Min • To set daylight-saving time, touch . 9 Touch o to save. 10 Touch Touch Calibration . 11 Touch the target on the screen with your touch pen. Touch Calib...

Basic functions 20 Icon Description • : Fully charged • : Partially charged • : Empty (Recharge) Photo resolution Video resolution Frame rate Audio recording Metering Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) Exposure value adjusted ISO sensitivity White balance Burst type Flash Intelli zoom is on Smart filt...

Basic functions 21 Using the touch screen Learn how to use the touch screen. Use the supplied touch pen to touch or drag on the screen. Do not use sharp objects, such as pens or pencils, to touch the screen. You can damage the screen. Flicking Gently flick the touch pen across the screen. Touching To...

Basic functions 23 Setting the touch screen and sound Learn how to change the basic display information and the sound settings. Setting the sound Set your camera whether or not to emit a sound when you perform functions. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch Sound . 3 Touch the setting button next t...

Basic functions 24 Using the Home screen You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen. Accessing the Home screen In Shooting or Playback mode, press [ HOME ]. Press [ HOME ] again to return to the previous mode. Smart Auto Scene Smart Movie Prog...

Basic functions 25 Using the Home screen Rearranging icons You can rearrange the icons on the Home screen in any order. 1 Touch and hold an icon. Smart Auto Scene Smart Movie Program Settings Album Photo Editor Movie 2 Drag it to a new location. • To move an icon to another page, drag it to the left...

Basic functions 26 Capturing photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode. 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. • A green frame means the subject is in focus. • A red frame means the subject is out of focus. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture a photo. See page 30 for tips to ge...

Basic functions 27 Capturing photos Digital zoom If the zoom indicator is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Digital zoom, you can zoom in up to 25 times. Optical range Digital range Zoom indicator • The Digital zoom is available only in P...

Basic functions 28 Capturing photos Intelli zoom If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times. Phot...

Basic functions 29 Capturing photos Reducing camera shake (DIS) Reduce camera shake digitally in Shooting mode. Before correction After correction 1 In Shooting mode, touch m . 2 Touch the setting button next to DIS . Drive Smart Filter Image Adjust DIS • DIS may not function properly when: - you mo...

Basic functions 30 Holding your camera correctly Ensure nothing is blocking the lens. Half-pressing the shutter button Half-press [ Shutter ] and adjust the focus. The camera adjusts the focus and exposure automatically. The camera sets the aperture value and shutter speed automatically. Focus frame...

Basic functions 31 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 (for example, when your subject is wearing clothing that is similar in color to the background) - the light source be...

Extended functions Learn how to capture a photo, record a video, and voice memo by selecting a mode. Using shooting modes …………………… 33 Using the Smart Auto mode ……………… 33 Using the Simple Shot mode …………… 34 Using the Scene mode …………………… 35 Using the Close Up mode ………………… 35 Using the Night Shot mode ...

Extended functions 33 Using shooting modes Capture photos or record videos by selecting the best shooting mode for the conditions. Icon Description Portraits at night Landscapes with backlighting Portraits with backlighting Portraits Close-up photos of objects Close-up photos of text Sunsets Clear s...

Extended functions 34 Using shooting modes 3 Half-press [ Shutter ] to focus. • In several scenes, the camera automatically captures a photo when you half-press [ Shutter ]. 4 Press [ Shutter ] to capture the photo. • If the camera does not recognize an appropriate scene mode, it uses the default se...

Extended functions 35 Using shooting modes Using the Scene mode In Scene mode, you can capture a photo with options that are preset for a specific scene. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch a scene. Option Description Landscape : Capture still-life scenes and landscapes. Sunset : Capture scenes at ...

Extended functions 36 Using shooting modes Using the Beauty Shot mode In Beauty Shot mode, you can capture a portrait with options to hide facial imperfections. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust Face Tone and Face Retouch . • For example, increase ...

Extended functions 37 Using shooting modes Using the Program mode In Program mode, you can set most options, except the shutter speed and aperture value, which the camera sets automatically. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch m , and then set desired options. (For a list of options, refer to page...

Extended functions 38 Using shooting modes 3 Drag the icon into a desired box on the left. • To remove shortcuts, drag an icon to the right. OK Reset Cancel EV My screen 4 Touch o to save. You can create up to 3 shortcuts. Using the Movie mode In Movie mode, you can record high-definition videos of u...

Extended functions 39 Using shooting modes Pause recording The camera allows you to temporarily pause a video while recording. With this function, you can record separate scenes as a single video. • Touch to pause while recording. • Touch to resume. Using the Smart Movie mode In Smart Movie mode, yo...

Extended functions 41 Using the Object Highlight mode The Object Highlight mode makes the subject more discernible by adjusting the depth of field. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Position the camera according to the optimum distance displayed on the screen. • The optimum distance will vary, based on...

Extended functions 42 Using effect modes Using the Photo Filter mode In Photo Filter mode, you can apply various filter effects to your photos. Miniature Vignetting Fish-eye Sketch 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch a desired filter. • To view the original photo, touch Before . • To view the photo ...

Extended functions 44 Using effect modes Using the Movie Filter mode In Movie Filter mode, you can record videos with various filter effects. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch a desired filter. Option Description Miniature Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetti...

Extended functions 45 Using effect modes Using the Vignetting mode In Vignetting mode, you can capture a photo or record a video with a vignetting effect. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Select (photo) or (movie). 3 Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust Level , Brightness , and Contr...

Extended functions 46 Using effect modes 3 Press [ Shutter ] or touch to start recording. 4 Press [ Shutter ] again or touch to stop recording. Using the Palette Effect mode In Palette Effect mode, you can record a video with effects to make specific colors stand out. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 ...

Extended functions 47 Recording a voice memo 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Press [ Shutter ] or touch to start recording. • Touch to pause or touch to resume. • Each memo can be up to 10 hours long if memory is available. 3 Press [ Shutter ] again or touch to stop recording. To view the list of sa...

Extended functions 48 Recording voice memos Adding a voice memo to a photo In Program mode, you can add a voice memo to a captured photo. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch m , and then touch the setting button next to Memo . 3 Align your subject in the frame, and then capture a photo. • The came...

Selecting a resolution and quality ………… 50 Selecting a resolution …………………… 50 Selecting image quality …………………… 51 Using the timer ……………………………… 53 Shooting in the dark ……………………… 54 Preventing red-eye ……………………… 54 Using the flash …………………………… 54 Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ……………… 56 Changing the camer...

Shooting options 50 Selecting a resolution and quality Learn how to change the image resolution and quality settings. Icon Description 4608 X 3456 : Print on A1 paper. 4608 X 3072 : Print on A1 paper in wide ratio (3:2). 4608 X 2592 : Print on A1 paper in panorama ratio (16:9) or play back on an HDT...

Shooting options 51 Selecting a resolution and quality Setting a video resolution 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Movie Size . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . 1280 X 720 HQ 1280 X 720 640 X 480 Movie Size Icon Description 1280 X 720 HQ : Play back high-quality files on an HDTV. 1280 X 720 : Play...

Shooting options 53 Using the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting. 3 Press [ Shutter ] to start the timer. • The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically capture a photo at the specified time. • Press [ Shutter ] to cancel the timer. • Depending on the Face Dete...

Shooting options 54 Shooting in the dark Learn how to capture photos at night or in low light conditions. Using the flash Use the flash when you capture photos in the dark or when you need more light on your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Flash . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Auto Red-...

Shooting options 55 Shooting in the dark • Flash options are not available if you set burst options or select Self- Portrait or Blink Detection . • Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. (p. 125) • If light from the flash is reflected or there is a substantial ...

Shooting options 56 Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO sensitivity The ISO sensitivity is the measure of a film’s sensitivity to light as defined by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).The higher ISO sensitivity you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With...

Shooting options 57 Changing the camera’s focus Learn how to adjust the camera’s focus to suit the subject and the shooting conditions. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus . 2 Select Macro , and then touch o . Normal (AF) Macro Focus Icon Description Normal (AF) : Focus on a subject farther than 32 ...

Shooting options 58 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 - the subject moves excessively - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark...

Shooting options 59 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. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Focus Area . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Multi AF One Touch Shooting ...

Shooting options 60 Changing the camera’s focus Icon Description Center AF : Focus on the center of the frame (suitable when subjects are located at or near the center). Multi AF : Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas. One Touch Shooting : Focus on the subject and capture a photo by touching the...

Shooting options 61 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. Use Blink Detection to detect closed eyes or Smile Shot to capture a smiling face. You can als...

Shooting options 62 Using face detection Capturing a smile shot The camera automatically releases the shutter when it detects a smiling face. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Face Detection . 2 Select Smile Shot , and then touch o . 3 Compose your shot. • The camera automatically releases the shutter w...

Shooting options 63 Using face detection Using Smart Face Recognition The camera automatically registers faces that you frequently photograph. The Smart Face Recognition feature will automatically prioritize the focus on those faces and on favorite faces. The Smart Face Recognition feature is availa...

Shooting options 64 Using face detection 3 Align your subject’s face with the oval guideline, and then press [ Shutter ] to register the face. • If the subject’s face is not aligned with the oval guideline, the white frame will not appear. • Capture photos of one person at a time when registering fa...

Shooting options 65 Using face detection 4 Touch 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 will not fire when you register a favorite face. • If you register the same face twice, you can delete one of...

Shooting options 66 Adjusting brightness and color Learn how to adjust the brightness and color for better image quality. • Once you adjust the exposure, the setting will be stored automatically. You may need to change the exposure value later to avoid overexposure or underexposure. • If you cannot ...

Shooting options 67 Adjusting brightness and color • The ACB feature is always on in Smart Auto, Scene ( Beach & Snow ) modes. • The ACB feature is not available when you set Continuous , Motion Capture , or AEB options. Changing the metering option The metering mode refers to the way in which a...

Shooting options 68 Adjusting brightness and color Icon Description Multi : • Your camera divides the frame into several areas, and then measures the light intensity of each area. • Suitable for general photos. Spot : • Your camera measures only the light intensity of the very center of the frame. •...

Shooting options 69 Adjusting brightness and color 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ White Balance . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent_H White Balance Icon Description Auto WB : Automatically set the White Balance based on the lighting conditions. Daylight : For outdoor ...

Shooting options 70 Using burst modes It can be difficult to capture 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 to rapidly capture multiple photos. Icon Description Single : Capture a sing...

Shooting options 71 Applying effects/Adjusting images Available filters in Program mode Icon Description Normal : No effect Miniature : Apply a tilt-shift effect to make the subject appear in miniature. Vignetting : Apply the retro-looking colors, high contrast, and strong vignette effect of Lomo cam...

Shooting options 72 Applying effects/Adjusting images Icon Description Retro : Apply a sepia tone effect. Negative : Apply a negative film effect. Custom RGB : Customize a color value. Available filters in Movie mode Icon Description Normal : No effect Palette Effect 1 : Create a vivid look with sharp...

Shooting options 73 Applying effects/Adjusting images Defining your own RGB tone 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Smart Filter . 2 Select Custom RGB , and then touch o . 3 Drag up or down to adjust the values of each color. • The higher the value, the brighter the photo. • The lower the value, the darke...

Shooting options 74 Applying effects/Adjusting images Adjusting your photos Adjust the sharpness, saturation, or contrast of your photos. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Image Adjust . 2 Drag up or down to adjust each value. • : Sharpness • : Contrast • : Saturation Image Adjust 3 Touch o to save your...

Shooting options 75 Setting zoom sound When you use the zoom while recording videos, zoom sound can be recorded in videos. Use the Sound Alive function to reduce the zoom noise. 1 In Shooting mode, touch m “ Voice . 2 Select an option, and then touch o . Sound Alive On Sound Alive Off Mute Voice Ico...

Shooting options 76 Available shooting options by shooting mode For details about shooting options, refer to "Shooting options". Smart Auto Simple Shot Scene Close Up Night Shot Beauty Shot Program Movie Resolution O O O O O O O O Quality - O O O O O O O Timer U O O O O O O U Flash U U U - U...

Playback/Editing 79 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice memos and how to manage files. 2 Drag the image left or right to move to another file. • To skip files quickly, tilt the camera to the direction you want to flip files. (p. 80) • You can also tou...

Playback/Editing 80 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode • Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera with the screen parallel to the ground. • When you rotate the camera 90° or 180° while you view a photo, the camera will automatically change the orientation of the displayed p...

Playback/Editing 81 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Ranking your favorite faces You can rank your favorite faces or delete them. The favorite face feature is available only when you insert a memory card into the camera. 1 In Playback mode, touch m “ Face List . • In Thumbnail view or Smart...

Playback/Editing 82 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files in Smart album as thumbnails View files by category, such as date, face, or file type. 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Touch “ a category option. Icon Description View all files. View files by the date they were saved. View files ...

Playback/Editing 83 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing files in 3D view 1 On the Home screen, touch . 2 Drag images left or right to move to the previous or next file. • Flick screen left or right to move files more quickly. The faster you flick the screen, the more files you will scroll t...

Playback/Editing 84 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Touch a file to display it in full screen view. Icon Description Delete files Photo includes a voice memo Video file Voice memo file Drag the screen up or down to move to the previous or next page of thumbnails. Icon Description Play a slide ...

Playback/Editing 85 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Deleting files Select files to delete in Playback mode. Deleting a single file You can select one file, and then delete it. 1 In Playback mode, locate the file you want to delete, and then touch . 2 When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes ....

Playback/Editing 86 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Viewing photos Enlarge part of a photo or view photos as a slide show. Enlarging a photo In Playback mode, rotate [ Zoom ] to the right to enlarge a portion of the photo. Rotate [ Zoom ] to the left to zoom out. Drag the screen to see ano...

Playback/Editing 87 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Icon Description Delete the file. Crop the photo (the camera will save it as a new file). Return to the original view. Zoom ratio (The maximum zoom ratio differs depending on the photo resolution.) When you view photos that were captured by...

Playback/Editing 88 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing a video In Playback mode, you can view a video, and then capture or trim parts of the playing video. You can save the captured or trimmed segments as new files. 1 In Playback mode, locate a video, and then touch . 2 View the video....

Playback/Editing 89 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Capturing an image from video 1 While viewing a video, touch at the point where you want to capture an image. 2 Touch . 3 When the pop-up message appears, touch Yes . • The resolution of the captured image will be the same as the original...

Playback/Editing 90 Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode Playing voice memos that are attached to photos 1 In Playback mode, locate a photo that includes a voice memo, and then touch . 2 Listen to a voice memo. Icon Description / Pause or resume playback. Adjust the volume or mute the sound. Re...

Playback/Editing 91 Editing a photo Learn how to edit photos. • The camera will save edited photos as new files. • When you edit photos, the camera will automatically convert them to a lower resolution. Photos that you rotate or resize manually are not automatically converted to a lower resolution. 3...

Playback/Editing 92 Editing a photo Rotating a photo 1 In Playback mode, locate a photo, and then touch m . 2 Touch Rotate , and then select a rotate option. Rotate Right 90˚ Left 90˚ Rotate 3 Touch o to save. The camera will overwrite the original file. Using Smart Crop Use Smart Crop to select obje...

Playback/Editing 93 Editing a photo Adjusting your photos Learn how to adjust the brightness, contrast, or saturation or how to correct the red-eye effect. If the center of a photo is dark, you can adjust it to be brighter. The camera will save an edited photo as a new file, but may convert it to a l...

Playback/Editing 94 Editing a photo 4 Drag the sliders or touch the sample photos to adjust the option. • To view the original photo, touch Before . • To view the adjusted photo, touch After . 5 Touch s to save your changes. Adjusting dark subjects (ACB) 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most rece...

Playback/Editing 95 Editing a photo Removing red-eye 1 On the Home screen, touch . • The most recent file will be displayed. 2 Touch “ a photo. 3 Touch m “ Red-eye Fix . • To view the original photo, touch Before . • To view the adjusted photo, touch After . 4 Touch s to save your changes. Creating a...

Playback/Editing 96 Viewing files on a TV Play back photos or videos by connecting your camera to a TV with the A/V cable. 7 Turn on your camera. • The camera automatically enters into Playback mode when you connect it to a TV. 8 View photos or play videos using the touch screen on your camera. • Dep...

Playback/Editing 97 Transferring files to your Windows computer Transfer files to your Windows computer, edit them with Intelli-studio, and upload them to the web. • The requirements are recommendation only. It may not work properly even when the computer meets the requirements, depending on the condi...

Playback/Editing 98 Transferring files to your Windows computer 5 Turn on the camera. • The computer recognizes the camera automatically and Intelli-studio launches automatically. If you set the USB option to Select Mode , select Computer in the pop-up window. 6 Select a destination folder on your co...

Playback/Editing 99 Transferring files to your Windows computer Using Intelli-studio Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. For details, select Help “ Help from the program toolbar. • To enjoy more features, such as creating slide shows with templates, instal...

Playback/Editing 101 Transferring files to your Windows computer Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) With Windows Vista and Windows 7, the methods for disconnecting the camera are similar. 1 If the status lamp on your camera is blinking, wait until it stops. 2 Click on the tool bar at the botto...

Playback/Editing 102 Transferring files to your Mac computer When you connect the camera to a Macintosh computer, the computer will automatically recognize the device. You can transfer files directly from the camera to the computer without installing any programs. Mac OS 10.4 or later is supported. 2 ...

Playback/Editing 103 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Print photos with a PictBridge-compatible printer by connecting your camera directly to the printer. 7 Touch to print. • Touch to print all photos. 8 When the pop-up window appears, touch Yes to begin printing. • To cancel printing...

Playback/Editing 104 Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer Configuring print settings Press m to configure print settings. Size Layout Type Quality Icon Description Size : Set the print size. Layout : Set the number of photos to be printed on a single sheet of paper. Type : Set the type of p...

Settings menu ………………………………………… 106 Accessing the settings menu ……………………… 106 Sound ……………………………………………… 107 Display ……………………………………………… 107 Connectivity ………………………………………… 108 General ……………………………………………… 109 Settings Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.

Settings 106 Settings menu Learn to configure your camera's settings. 3 Touch an item. Language Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type General English Home Off 4 Select an option, and then touch o . Date Type YYYY/MM/DD MM/DD/YYYY DD/MM/YYYY Off 5 Touch to return to the previous screen. Accessing the sett...

Settings 107 Settings menu Sound * Default Item Description Volume Set the volume of any sound. ( Off , Low , Medium *, High ) Beep Sound Set to emit sounds when you touch the screen or switch modes. ( Off , On *) Shutter Sound Set the sound the camera emits when you press the shutter button. ( Off ...

Settings 108 Settings menu Item Description Display Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. ( Auto , Dark , Normal , Bright *) Normal is fixed in Playback mode even if you have selected Auto . Quick View Set the duration for reviewing a captured image before returning to the Shooting mode. ( ...

Settings 109 Settings menu General * Default Item Description Language Set a language for the display text. Time Zone Set the time zone for your location. When you travel to another country, touch Visit , and then touch the appropriate time zone. Date/Time Set Set the date and time. Date Type Set a ...

Appendixes 112 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 then insert it again. • Format your memory card. Card not supported. The inserted ...

Appendixes 113 Camera maintenance Camera body Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Never use benzene, thinners, or alcohol to clean the device. These 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 cover. Cleaning your c...

Appendixes 114 Camera maintenance Using on beaches or shores • Protect your camera from sand and dirt when you use it on beaches or in other similar areas. • Your camera is not waterproof. Do not handle the battery, adapter, or memory card with wet hands. Operating the camera with wet hands may caus...

Appendixes 115 Camera maintenance • Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with sensitive skin. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor. • Do not insert foreign objects into a...

Appendixes 116 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 card: Size Super Fine Fine Normal 30 FPS 15 FPS P h o t o s 105 206 303 - - 117 230 337 - - 140 275 406 - - 166 323 ...

Appendixes 117 Camera maintenance Battery life Average shooting time / Number of photos Test conditions (when the battery is fully charged) Photos Approximately 100 min/Approximately 200 photos This is measured under the following conditions: in Program mode, at resolution, with DIS off, on Fine qua...

Appendixes 118 Camera maintenance Cautions about using the battery Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as this can create a connection between the + and – terminals of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent batt...

Appendixes 119 Camera maintenance Handling and disposing of batteries and chargers with care • Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations when you dispose of used batteries. • Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiat...

Appendixes 120 Camera maintenance Personal injury or death can occur if the battery is handled carelessly or improperly. For your safety, follow these instructions for proper battery handling: • The battery can ignite or explode if not handled properly. If you notice any deformities, cracks, or othe...

Appendixes 121 Before contacting a service center If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before you contact a service center. If you have attempted the suggested remedy and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service cent...

Appendixes 122 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The flash fires unexpectedly The flash may fire due to static electricity. The camera is not malfunctioning. The date and time are incorrect Set the date and time in the display settings. (p. 109) The touch screen or buttons ...

Appendixes 123 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies The TV does not display your photos • Make sure that the camera is correctly connected to the TV with the A/V cable. • Make sure that your memory card contains photos. Your computer does not recognize your camera • Make s...

Appendixes 124 Camera specifications Focusing Type TTL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Smart Face Recognition AF, Face Detection AF, Smart Touch AF, One Touch Shooting AF) Range Wide (W) Tele (T) Normal (AF) 80 cm-infinity 150 cm-infinity Macro 5 cm-80 cm 100 cm-150 cm Auto Macro 5 cm-infinity 100 cm-i...

Appendixes 126 Camera specifications Videos • Modes: Movie, Smart Movie*, Vignetting, Movie Filter, Palette Effect Shot * Smart Movie: Landscape, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Sunset • Format: MP4 (H.264) (Maximum recording time: 20 min) • Size: 1280 X 720 HQ, 1280 X 720, 640 X 480, 320 X 240 • Frame rate...

Appendixes 128 Glossary Composition Composition in photography means arranging objects in a photo. Usually, abiding by the rule of thirds leads to a good composition. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) A specification to define a file format and file system for digital cameras created by the Japan...

Appendixes 130 Glossary ISO sensitivity The sensitivity of the camera to light, based on the equivalent film speed used in a film camera. At higher ISO sensitivity settings, the camera uses a higher shutter speed, which can reduce blur caused by camera shake and low light. However, images with high se...

Appendixes 131 Glossary Shutter speed Shutter speed refers to the amount of time it takes to open and close the shutter, and it is an important factor in the brightness of a photo, as it controls the amount of light which passes through the aperture before it reaches the image sensor. A fast shutter...

Appendixes 132 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 133 FCC notice • NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipme...

Appendixes 134 Brightness Playback mode 93Shooting mode 66 Burst modes Auto Exposure Bracket 70Continuous 70Motion Capture 70 C Camera maintenance 113 Camera specifications 124 Charging 17 Cleaning camera body 113lens 113touch screen 113 Close up shot Close up mode 35macro 57 E Editing photos 91 Edit...

Appendixes 135 Focus sound 107 Formatting 110 G Guide lines 107 H Half-press shutter 30 Home button 15 Home screen 24 I Icons Home screen 24Playback mode 81Shooting mode 20 Image adjustment brightness Playback mode 93Shooting mode 66 contrast Playback mode 93Shooting mode 74 red-eye 95saturation Pla...