User manual SAMSUNG ST-5000

[. . . ] 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 Appendixes Index User Manual ST5000 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. [. . . ] 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 prioritize 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 or a smart filter effect. When you use the face detection option, the digital zoom will not work. Depending on the selected face detection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available. Depending on the selected face detection option, some burst options are not available. When you take photos of detected faces, they will be registered in the face list. You can view registered faces in order of priority in Playback mode. 65) Even though faces are registered successfully, they may not be classified in Playback mode. The detected face in Shooting mode may not appear in the face list or Smart Album. Detecting faces Your camera automatically detects human faces (up to 10 human faces). In Shooting mode, select f . The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in grey focus frames. The closer you are to the subject, the quicker your camera will detect faces. If you want to focus faces in grey focus frames, touch them to focus. When you use the burst option, the detected faces may not be registered. Shooting options 48 Using face detection Taking a self portrait shot Take photos of yourself. The focus distance will be set to closeup and your camera will emit a beep. 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. 1 2 In Shooting mode, select f . When you hear a quick beep, press [Shutter]. To turn the beep on or off, select Self-Portrait in the sound settings. 92) Shooting options 49 Using face detection Detecting eye blinking If your camera detects closed eyes, it will automatically take 2 photos in succession. 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 Shooting mode, select f . Hold your camera still while "Capturing" is displayed on the screen. When blink detection fails, "Picture taken with eyes closed. " message appears. Take another photo. In Shooting mode, select f . The nearest face appears in a white focus frame and the rest of the faces appear in grey focus frames. : Indicate favorite faces (To register favorite faces, see page 51). [. . . ] scene The file transmission may be interrupted by Your computer disconnects the camera static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable while transferring files and connect it again. (p. 56) Appendixes 103 Before contacting a service center Situation Suggested remedies Your camera cannot play videos You can play videos only with the Intellistudio program. 84) Make sure that the USB cable is connected correctly. [. . . ]