This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for
your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Basic troubleshootingQuick referenceContents
Basic functionsExtended functionsShooting options
Playback/Editing
AppendixesIndex
Wireless network
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Settings
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
Do not disassemble or attempt to repair your camera.
This may result in electric shock or damage to the camera.
Do not use your camera near ammable or explosive gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert ammable materials into the camera or store these materials
near the camera.
This may cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not handle your camera with wet hands.
This may result in electric shock.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
If you use the ash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or
permanent eyesight damage.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals.
Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and
accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an
extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent
damage to your camera’s internal components.
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Health and safety information
Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a re.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a
thunderstorm.
This may result in electric shock.
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all
power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung
service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.
•
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
•
Turn o the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with
aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn o your camera when
directed by airline personnel.
•
Turn o the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with
medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations,
posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain the distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. If you
have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker
or other medical device, turn o the camera immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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Health and safety information
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your camera or other
equipment
Remove the batteries from your camera when storing it for an extended period
of time.
Installed batteries may leak or corrode over time and cause serious damage to your
camera.
Use only authentic, manufacturer-recommended, Lithium-ion replacement
batteries. Do not damage or heat the battery.
Inauthentic, damaged, or heated batteries may cause a re or personal injury.
Use only Samsung-approved batteries, chargers, cables and accessories.
•
Using unauthorized batteries, chargers, cables or accessories can cause batteries
to explode, damage your camera, or cause injury.
•
Samsung is not responsible for damage or injuries caused by unapproved
batteries, chargers, cables or accessories.
Use the battery only for its intended purpose.
Misusing the battery may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not touch the ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you disconnect the
power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you
charge batteries.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the
battery.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and
memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install
batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
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Health and safety information
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.
If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to
have the camera repaired.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les or damage that may
result from camera malfunction or improper use.
You must plug the small end of the USB cable into your camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your les.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded
or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids,
medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you
experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices
or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
•
Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring sensitive data in
public areas or on open networks.
•
The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on
copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances.
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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
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Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.
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Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation.
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Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
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microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD
Association.
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Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
•
Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their
respective owners.
•
The user manual covers the ST150F/ST151F/ST152F (Wi-Fi support) and
ST72/ST73 models.
•
The illustrations and explanations of ST150F/ST151F/ST152F (Wi-Fi support)
are used in the user manual.
•
Although some features of ST150F/ST151F/ST152F (Wi-Fi support) and ST72/
ST73 are dierent, they operate in the same way except Wi-Fi functions.
•
Camera specications or contents of this manual may be changed without
prior notice due to an upgrade of the camera's functions.
•
We recommend using your camera within the country where you purchased.
•
Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations
concerning its use.
•
You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without
prior permission.
Basic functions 18
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended functions 42
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
Shooting options 57
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 78
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos.
Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Wireless network (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) 101
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use
functions.
Settings 121
Refer to options to congure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 127
Get information about error messages, specications, and
maintenance.
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Icons used in this manual
IconFunction
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: Select Face Detection→Normal (represents Select Face
→
Detection, and then select Normal).
Annotation
*
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
•
Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down
•
Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down
Subject, background, and composition
•
Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life
•
Background: The objects around the subject
•
Composition: The combination of a subject and background
Background
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the exposure. You can alter
the exposure by changing the shutter speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By
altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
Composition
Half-press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]
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Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
Special features of your camera
Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have
designated.
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button.
Access Settings.
1
Access the DIRECT LINK button option.
2
Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.
3
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Special features of your camera
Using AutoShare (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
When you capture a photo with your camera, the photo is saved to the smart phone automatically. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly.
Install Samsung SMART CAMERA
1
App on the smart phone.
Turn on the AutoShare feature.
2
Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA
3
App on the smart phone.
8
Select the camera from the list and
4
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
•
If a pop-up message appears on your
camera, allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
Capture a photo.
5
•
The captured photo is saved to the camera, and then transferred to the
smart phone.
Special features of your camera
Using MobileLink (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
You can send les easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature.
Install the Samsung SMART
1
CAMERA App on the smart phone.
Access the MobileLink mode.
2
•
If a pop-up message appears, select an
option.
Launch the Samsung SMART
3
CAMERA App on the smart phone.
9
Select the camera from the list and
4
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
•
If a pop-up message appears on your
camera, allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
On the smart phone or camera,
5
select les to transfer from the
camera.
On the smart phone, touch the copy
6
button or on the camera, select
Share.
Special features of your camera
Using Remote Viewnder (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
You can remotely control your camera from a smart phone. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote
Viewnder feature. The captured photo will appear on the smart phone.
Install the Samsung SMART
1
CAMERA App on the smart phone.
Access the Remote Viewnder
2
mode.
Launch the Samsung SMART
3
CAMERA App on the smart phone.
10
Select the camera from the list and
4
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
•
If a pop-up message appears on your
camera, allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
Touch and hold to focus, and
5
then release it to capture a photo.
Touch the thumbnail to view the
6
photo.
Special features of your camera
Shooting samples – Macro
You can capture close up shots of a subject or small subjects, such as owers or
insects.
The example image may dier from the actual photo that you capture.
Select the macro option ().
1
Capture a photo.
2
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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Photos have dust spots.If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the ash.
Photos are blurred.Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Photos are blurred when
shooting at night.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reect light from the camera ash.
•
Set the ash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 61)
•
If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 92)
•
Turn o the ash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 40)
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it dicult to hold the camera steady long
enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
•
Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51)
•
Turn on the ash. (p. 61)
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
•
Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
appear too dark.
•
Avoid shooting toward the sun.
•
Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 47)
•
Set the ash option to Fill in. (p. 61)
•
Adjust the exposure. (p. 69)
•
Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 70)
•
Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 70)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
•
Beauty Shot mode 50
•
Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
61
•
Face Detection 67
Capturing photos at night or in the dark
•
Scene mode > Sunset, Dawn 47
•
Night Shot mode 51
•
Flash options 61
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 63
Capturing action photos
•
Continuous, Motion Capture 73
Capturing photos of text, insects, or
owers
•
Scene mode > Text 47
•
Close-up Shot mode 51
•
Macro 64
Adjusting the exposure (brightness)
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) 63
•
EV (to adjust exposure) 69
•
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
•
Metering 70
•
AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
dierent exposures)
•
Scene mode > Landscape 47
•
Live Panorama mode 48
•
Magic Frame mode 52
•
Photo Filter mode 53
•
Split Shot mode 55
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Motion Photo mode 56
•
Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or
Saturation)
70
73
Capturing photos of scenery
Applying eects to photos
74
Applying eects to videos
•
Movie Filter mode 54
Reducing camera shake
•
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 39
•
Viewing les as thumbnails 80
•
Viewing les by category 81
•
Deleting all les on the memory 83
•
Viewing les as a slide show 86
•
Viewing les on a TV 93
•
Connecting your camera to a computer 94
•
Sending photos or videos via email
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) 114
•
Using photo or video sharing websites
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) 115
Index ........................................................................................................................... 150
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking
Camera layout
Using the DIRECT LINK button
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
……………………………………… 19
…………………………………… 20
………………… 22
Inserting the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning
on your camera
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
Using the Home screen
Accessing the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
Setting Wallpaper
………………………………… 24
…………………………… 24
……………………… 24
…………………… 25
…………………………………… 27
………………………… 28
…………………… 28
……………………… 29
……………………………… 31
……… 23
Selecting options or menus
…………………… 32
Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type
Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Zooming
Reducing camera shake (DIS)
……………………………………… 37
………………………… 34
……………………………… 35
……………………………… 36
Tips for getting a clearer photo
………………… 34
………………… 39
………………… 40
Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
CameraAC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable batteryStrap
Quick Start Guide
Optional accessories
Camera caseA/V cable
Battery chargerMemory card/Memory card adapter
•
The illustrations may dier slightly from the items shipped with your product.
•
The items included in the box may dier depending on the model.
•
You can purchase optional accessories at a retailer or a Samsung service center.
Samsung is not responsible for any problems caused by using unauthorized
accessories.
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while
Internal antenna*
using the wireless network.
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Shutter button
Flash
Lens
POWER button
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Microphone
Speaker
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Basic functions
20
Camera layout
Status lamp
•
Blinking: When the camera is saving a
photo or video, being read by a computer,
when the image is out of focus, there is a
problem charging the battery (On ST150F/
ST151F/ST152F, when the camera is
connecting to WLAN or sending a photo)
•
Steady: When the camera is connected to a
computer, charging the battery, or when the
image is in focus
Display
Buttons
(See the table below)
Zoom button
•
In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
•
In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo, view
les as thumbnails, or adjust the volume
Attaching the strap
x
y
ButtonDescription
Start a preset Wi-Fi function. (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) (p. 22)
Access the Home screen. (p. 28)
Access options or menus.
Enter Playback mode.
Delete les in Playback mode.
Basic functions
ButtonDescription
D
c
F
t
Conrm the highlighted option or menu.
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Basic functionsOther functions
Change the display option.Move up
Change the macro option.Move down
Change the ash option.Move left
Change the timer option.Move right
Camera layout
Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [x].
x
Press [
Press [
] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated.
x
] again to return to the previous mode.
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press [x].
On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.
1
Select .
2
Select General→DIRECT LINK (Wi-Fi Button).
3
Select a Wi-Fi feature. (p. 126)
4
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up.
Memory card
Insert the battery with the Samsung logo
facing up.
Rechargeable battery
Removing the battery and memory card
Slide the lock up to release the
Battery lock
Rechargeable battery
battery.
Push the card gently until it disengages
from the camera, and then pull it out of
the slot.
Memory card
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not
inserted.
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Charging the battery and turning on your camera
Charging the battery
Before you use the camera for the rst time, you must charge the battery. Plug the
small end of the USB cable into your camera, and then plug the other end of the
USB cable into the AC adapter.
Status lamp
•
Red light on: Charging
•
Red light o: Fully charged
•
Red light blinking: Error
Use only the AC adapter and USB cable supplied with your camera. If you use
another AC adapter (such as SAC-48), the camera battery may not charge or work
properly.
Turning on your camera
Press [X] to turn your camera on or o.
•
The initial setup screen appears when you turn on
the camera for the rst time. (p. 25)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately
accesses Playback mode.
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Performing the initial setup
When the initial setup screen appears, follow the steps below to congure the camera’s basic settings. The default language is preset for the country or region where the camera
is sold. You can change the language as desired by selecting Language.
Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o].
1
Press [
2
3
D/c
•
When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time
zone.
Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o] → [
Time Zone : Home
Cancel
] to select Home, and then press [o].
London
Set
m
Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].
4
Date/Time Set
Year Month Day Hour MinDST
].
Cancel
Press [F/t] to select an item.
5
Press [
6
D/c
then press [
o
Set
] to set the date, time, and daylight-saving time, and
].
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Performing the initial setup
Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].
7
Press [
8
9
10
11
D/c
Date Type
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
ExitSelect
Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].
Press [
D/c
Press [
m
The screen may dier depending on the language selected.
] to select a date type, and then press [o].
] to select a time type, and then press [o].
] to nish the initial setup.
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Learning icons
The camera displays icons for the mode and options you set. The icons ash yellow for a while if you change options.
1
IconDescription
Burst option
AutoShare On
2
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
3
Shooting information
IconDescription
Current date
Current time
Available number of photos
1
Shooting options (left)
IconDescription
Shooting mode
Exposure value adjusted
ISO sensitivity
White balance
Face detection
Focus Area
Face tone
3
2
Shooting options (right)
IconDescription
Intelli zoom on
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Metering
Frame rate (per second)
Flash
Sound Alive on
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
Focus
Image adjustment (sharpness, contrast,
and saturation)
Timer
Basic functions
27
Memory card inserted
•
: Fully charged
•
: Partially charged
•
: Empty (Recharge)
•
: Charging (Connected with the
charger)
Aperture value
Shutter speed
Available recording time
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
Zoom indicator
Photo resolution when the Intelli
zoom is on
Zoom ratio
Using the Home screen
You can select a shooting mode or access the settings menu by selecting the icons on the Home screen.
Accessing the Home screen
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [h].
h
Press [
] again to return to the previous mode.
AlbumWi-Fi
Smart Auto
Scene
Back
No.Description
Program
Live
Panorama
Basic
Smart Movie
Settings
Page Move
Current Home screen
•
Rotate [Zoom] to the left or right to switch to another Home screen.
1
•
Press [
D
] to scroll to the Home screen name, and then press [F/t]
to switch to another Home screen.
•
Press [F/t] repeatedly to switch to another Home screen.
Mode icons
2
•
Press [
D/c/F/t
to access the mode.
1
Movie
2
] to scroll to a desired mode, and then press [o]
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Using the Home screen
Icons on the Home screen
<Basic>
IconDescription
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene mode selected
automatically by the camera. (p. 43)
Program: Capture a photo with settings you have adjusted manually.
(p. 44)
Smart Movie: Record a video with a scene mode selected
automatically by the camera. (p. 45)
Movie: Record a video. (p. 46)
Scene: Capture a photo with options that are preset for a specic
scene. (p. 47)
Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series of photos to create a
panoramic image. (p. 48)
Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences. (p. 122)
<Wi-Fi> (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
IconDescription
MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 107)
Remote Viewnder: Use a smart phone as a remote shutter release
and see a preview on your smart phone of an image from your
camera. (p. 108)
Auto Backup: Send photos or videos that you captured with the
camera to a PC wirelessly. (p. 110)
Email: Send photos or videos stored on the camera via email. (p. 112)
SNS & Cloud: Upload photos or videos to le sharing websites.
(p. 115)
AllShare Play: Upload photos to AllShare Play online storage or view
les on devices that support AllShare Play. (p. 117)
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