User manual SAMSUNG ST-10

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Multimedia Appendixes Index User Manual ST10 Health and safety information Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera. Warning--situations that could cause injury to yourself or others Caution--situations that could cause damage to your camera or other equipment Note--notes, usage tips, or additional information Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers. [. . . ] The higher ISO speed you select, the more sensitive to light your camera becomes. With a higher ISO speed, you can get a better photo without using the flash. 1 2 In Shooting mode, select f Select an option. . Select to use an appropriate ISO speed based on the brightness of the subject and lighting. Auto The higher ISO speed you select, the more image noise you may get. 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. 98) If there is reflected light or much dust in the air, tiny spots may appear on your photo. Shooting options 46 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro apdv Using auto focus apdv Use macro to take close-up photos of subjects, such as flowers or insects. Refer to macro options in "Using auto focus. " To take sharp photos, select the appropriate focus according to your distance from the subject. 1 2 In Shooting mode, select Select an option. . Normal (AF) Option Description Normal (AF): Focus on a subject farther than 80 cm. Try to hold the camera very still to prevent blurry photos. Turn off the flash if the distance to the subject is less than 40 cm. Auto Macro: Focus on a subject farther than 5 cm (farther than 50 cm when using zoom). Macro: Focus on a subject 5 - 80 cm (50 - 80 cm when using zoom). Super Macro: Focus on a subject between 1 to 5 cm. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 47 Changing the camera's focus Using smart touch focus apsd Smart touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. Simply set the focus area to Smart Touch AF (p. 49) and touch the subject you want to track in the touch area (indicated by a frame). The colour of the focus frame indicates the tracking and focus status: White: Tracking the subject Green: Auto focus when you half-press [Shutter] If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will appear in the centre of the screen. Tracking a subject may fail when: - the subject is too small - the subject moves - the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place - colours on the subject and the background are the same - patterns on the subject and the background are the same - the camera shakes excessively In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame. If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track. If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-line frame. A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the subject as you move the camera. Shooting options 48 Changing the camera's focus Adjusting the focus area apsd You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 In Shooting mode, select f Select an option. . Center AF Option Description Center AF: Focus on the centre (suitable when subjects are located in the centre). Multi AF: Focus on one or more of 9 possible areas (when the digital zoom is in use, the focus will change to Center AF). Smart Touch AF: Focus on and track the subject that you touch on the screen. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 49 Using face detection apsd 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 capture a smiling face. You can also use Smart Face Recognition to register faces and prioritise the focus on them. In some scene modes, face detection is unavailable. Face detection may not be effective when: - the subject is far from the camera (The focus frame will appear orange for Smile Shot and Blink Detection) - it is too bright or too dark - the subject is not facing the camera - the subject is wearing sunglasses or a mask - the subject is in backlighting or the lighting condition is unstable - the subject's facial expression changes remarkably Face detection is not available when using a photo style. When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work. Depending on the selected face defection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available. Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces). In Shooting mode, select f . [. . . ] Make sure that your memory card contains photos. Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly. Make sure that your camera is switched on. Make sure that you are using a supported operating system. Cannot play back files Your computer does not recognise your camera The photo is blurry The file transmission may be interrupted by Your computer disconnects the camera static electricity. [. . . ]