User manual SAMSUNG ST100

[. . . ] This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly. Click a topic Common questions Quick reference Contents Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options Playback/Editing Settings Appendixes Index User Manual ST100 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. Safety warnings Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive gases and liquids Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable chemicals. [. . . ] The subject should not move until the flash fires a second time. Fill in: · The flash always fires. · Light intensity is adjusted automatically. Slow Sync: · The flash fires and the shutter stays open longer. · Select this when you want to capture ambient light to reveal more details in the background. · Use a tripod to prevent your photos from blurring. Red-eye Fix*: · The flash fires when the subject or background is dark. · The camera corrects red-eyes through its advanced software analysis. The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. * There is an interval between two bursts of the flash. Do not move until the flash fires a second time. 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 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 Blink Detection. · Make sure that your subjects are within the recommended distance from the flash. 113) · If light from the flash is relfected or there is a substantial amount of dust in the air, tiny spots may appear in your photo. Shooting options 51 Changing the camera's focus Learn how to adjust the camera's focus according to your subjects. Using macro apdDv Using auto focus apdDv 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 (farther than 80 cm when using zoom). · 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). The options may differ depending on the shooting mode. Shooting options 52 Changing the camera's focus Using smart touch focus apsd · If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will appear in the center of the screen. Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving. · 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 place. - Colors or patterns on the subject and the background are the same. 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. · If you use this function, you cannot set face detection, photo style options, and smart filter effects. 1 2 In Shooting mode, select f . Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area (indicated by a frame). · A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the subject as you move the camera. · The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject. · The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter]. Shooting options 53 Changing the camera's focus Using one touch shooting apsd Adjusting the focus area apsd You can focus on your subject and take a photo with a touch of your finger. You can get clearer photos by selecting an appropriate focus area according to your subject's location in the scene. 1 2 3 In Shooting mode, select f Touch a subject to focus. . 1 2 In Shooting mode, select f Select an option. . Touch and hold the subject to take the photo. · Touch and hold until the level indicator fills up. Center AF Option Description Center AF: Focus on the center (suitable when subjects are located in the center). · If you touch and hold any other area, the frame to detect faces will change to a normal frame. [. . . ] 10 hours) · Voice Memo in a photo (Max. 10 sec. ) Storage · Internal memory: Approx. 30 MB Media · External memory (Optional): microSDTM card (up to 2 GB guaranteed), microSDHCTM card (up to 8 GB guaranteed) Internal memory capacity may not match these specifications. Videos Appendixes 114 Camera specifications · DCF, EXIF 2. 21, DPOF 1. 1, PictBridge 1. 0 · Still Image : JPEG · Movie Clip : MP4 (Video: MPEG4. AVC/H. 264, Audio: AAC) · Audio file : WAV For 1GB microSDTM Super Fine 4320 X 3240 4320 X 2880 4000 X 3000 4320 X 2432 3264 X 2448 2560 X 1920 2048 X 1536 1920 X 1080 1024 X 768 122 137 142 163 211 335 510 762 1, 626 Power source Rechargeable battery Lithium-ion battery (BP-70A, 740 mAh) File format The power source may differ depending on your region. Dimensions (W x H x D) Fine 240 267 278 320 409 637 936 1, 373 2, 575 Normal 353 391 409 471 594 908 1, 314 1, 931 3, 090 100 x 60 x 20 mm Weight 135 g (without battery and memory card) Operating temperature 0 - 40° C Operating humidity 5 - 85 % Software Intelli-studio Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Image size These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and may vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings. [. . . ]