Samsung ST150F, ST72, ST151F, ST73, ST152F User Manual

USER MANUAL

ST150F/ST151F/ST152F/ST72/ST73

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This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.

Basic troubleshooting		Quick reference		Contents
Basic functions		Extended functions		Shooting options
Playback/Editing		Wireless network		Settings
		(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Appendixes		Index

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 flammable or explosive gases and liquids.

This may cause a fire or explosion.

Do not insert flammable 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 flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. If you use the flash 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 fire.

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 off the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn off your camera when directed by airline personnel.

•Turn off 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 off 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 fire 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 fire or electric shock.

Do not touch the flash while it fires.

The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.

When you use the AC charger, turn off the camera before you disconnect the power to the AC charger.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.

Failing to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you charge batteries.

This may cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the battery.

This may cause a fire 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 fire.

Do not place the camera in or near magnetic fields.

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 files 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 files.

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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Copyright information

•Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

•Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation.

•Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.

•microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD Association.

•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 different, they operate in the same way except Wi-Fi functions.

•Camera specifications 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.

Outline of the User Manual

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 configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes	127
Get information about error messages, specifications, and
maintenance.

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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: 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

Half-press [Shutter]

Press [Shutter]

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	Composition

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.

Normal exposure		Overexposure (too bright)

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Special features of your camera

Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)

Setting a DIRECT LINK button option

You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button.

1 Access Settings.

Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated.

2

3

Access the DIRECT LINK button option. Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.

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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.

1

Install Samsung SMART CAMERA

4

Select the camera from the list and

App on the smart phone.

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.

2

Turn on the AutoShare feature.

Capture a photo.

5

• The captured photo is saved to the camera, and then transferred to the

3

Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA

smart phone.

App on the smart phone.

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Special features of your camera

Using MobileLink (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)

You can send files easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature.

1

2

3

Install the Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

Access the MobileLink mode.

•If a pop-up message appears, select an option.

Launch the Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

4Select the camera from the list and 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.

5On the smart phone or camera, select files to transfer from the camera.

6On the smart phone, touch the copy button or on the camera, select

Share.

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Special features of your camera

Using Remote Viewfinder (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 Viewfinder feature. The captured photo will appear on the smart phone.

1Install the Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

2Access the Remote Viewfinder mode.

3Launch the Samsung SMART CAMERA App on the smart phone.

4Select the camera from the list and 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.

5Touch and hold to focus, and then release it to capture a photo.

6Touch the thumbnail to view the photo.

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Special features of your camera

Shooting samples – Macro

1

You can capture close up shots of a subject or small subjects, such as flowers or insects.

2

Select the macro option ).

Capture a photo.

The example image may differ from the actual photo that you capture.

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Basic troubleshooting

Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.

The subject’s eyes	Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
appear red.	•	Set the flash 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)
Photos have dust spots.	If dust particles are present in the air, you may capture them in photos when you use the flash.
	•	Turn off the flash or avoid capturing photos in a dusty place.
	•	Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
Photos are blurred.	Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
	Use the DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 40)
Photos are blurred when	As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long
shooting at night.	enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
	•	Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51)
	•	Turn on the flash. (p. 61)
	•	Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
	•	Use a tripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out	When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
too dark because of	appear too dark.
backlighting.	•	Avoid shooting toward the sun.
	•	Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 47)
	•	Set the flash 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 flowers

•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) 70

•Metering 70

•AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene with different exposures) 73

Capturing photos of scenery

•Scene mode > Landscape 47

•Live Panorama mode 48

Applying effects to photos

•Magic Frame mode 52

•Photo Filter mode 53

•Split Shot mode 55

•Motion Photo mode 56

•Image Adjust (to adjust Sharpness, Contrast, or Saturation) 74

Applying effects to videos

• Movie Filter mode 54

Reducing camera shake

•Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) 39

•Viewing files as thumbnails 80

•Viewing files by category 81

•Deleting all files on the memory 83

•Viewing files as a slide show 86

•Viewing files 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

•Adjusting sound and volume 123

•Adjusting the brightness of the display 124

•Changing the display language 125

•Setting the date and time 125

•Before contacting a service center 138

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Contents

Basic functions.................................................................................................................	18
Unpacking ...................................................................................................................	19
Camera layout ............................................................................................................	20
Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) .......................	22
Inserting the battery and memory card ...........................................................	23
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ......................................	24
Charging the battery ..............................................................................................	24
Turning on your camera .........................................................................................	24
Performing the initial setup ..................................................................................	25
Learning icons ............................................................................................................	27
Using the Home screen ...........................................................................................	28
Accessing the Home screen ..................................................................................	28
Icons on the Home screen .....................................................................................	29
Setting Wallpaper ....................................................................................................	31
Selecting options or menus ..................................................................................	32
Setting the display and sound .............................................................................	34
Setting the display type .........................................................................................	34
Setting the sound ...................................................................................................	35
Capturing photos ......................................................................................................	36
Zooming ...................................................................................................................	37
Reducing camera shake (DIS) ...............................................................................	39
Tips for getting a clearer photo ...........................................................................	40

Extended functions........................................................................................................	42
Using Basic modes ....................................................................................................	43
Using the Smart Auto mode .................................................................................	43
Using the Program mode ......................................................................................	44
Using the Smart Movie mode ...............................................................................	45
Using the Movie mode ...........................................................................................	46
Using the Scene mode ...........................................................................................	47
Using the Live Panorama mode ...........................................................................	48
Using Scene modes ..................................................................................................	50
Using the Beauty Shot mode ................................................................................	50
Using the Night Shot mode ..................................................................................	51
Using the Close-up Shot mode ............................................................................	51
Using the Magic Frame mode ...............................................................................	52
Using the Photo Filter mode .................................................................................	53
Using the Movie Filter mode .................................................................................	54
Using the Split Shot mode .....................................................................................	55
Using the Motion Photo mode .............................................................................	56

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Contents

Shooting options............................................................................................................	57
Selecting a resolution and quality ......................................................................	58
Selecting a resolution .............................................................................................	58
Selecting an image quality ....................................................................................	59
Using the timer ..........................................................................................................	60
Shooting in the dark ................................................................................................	61
Preventing red-eye .................................................................................................	61
Using the flash .........................................................................................................	61
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity .................................................................................	63
Changing the camera’s focus ................................................................................	64
Using macro .............................................................................................................	64
Changing the focus option ...................................................................................	64
Adjusting the focus area ........................................................................................	65

Using Face Detection ...............................................................................................	67
Detecting faces ........................................................................................................	67
Capturing a smile shot ...........................................................................................	67
Detecting eye blinking ...........................................................................................	68
Tips for detecting faces ..........................................................................................	68
Adjusting brightness and color ...........................................................................	69
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ................................................................	69
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) .................................................................	70
Changing the metering option ............................................................................	70
Selecting a White Balance setting ........................................................................	71
Using burst modes ...................................................................................................	73
Adjusting images ......................................................................................................	74
Reducing the sound of the zoom ........................................................................	75
Available shooting options by shooting mode .............................................	76

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Contents

Playback/Editing.............................................................................................................	78
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode ..................................................	79
Starting Playback mode .........................................................................................	79
Viewing photos .......................................................................................................	84
Playing a video ........................................................................................................	87
Editing a photo ..........................................................................................................	89
Resizing photos .......................................................................................................	89
Rotating a photo .....................................................................................................	89
Applying Smart Filter effects .................................................................................	90
Adjusting your photos ...........................................................................................	91
Viewing files on a TV ................................................................................................	93
Transferring files to the computer ......................................................................	94
Transferring files to your Windows OS computer ..............................................	94
Transferring files to your Mac OS computer .......................................................	95
Using programs on a computer ...........................................................................	96
Installing i-Launcher ...............................................................................................	96
Using i-Launcher .....................................................................................................	97

Wireless network (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)...........................................	101
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings ......................	102
Connecting to a WLAN .........................................................................................	102
Using the login browser .......................................................................................	103
Network connection tips .....................................................................................	104
Entering text ..........................................................................................................	105
Saving files to a smart phone automatically ................................................	106
Sending photos or videos to a smart phone ................................................	107
Using a smart phone as a remote shutter release ......................................	108
Using Auto Backup to send photos or videos ..............................................	110
Installing the program for Auto Backup on your PC .......................................	110
Sending photos or videos to a PC ......................................................................	110
Sending photos or videos via email .................................................................	112
Changing email settings ......................................................................................	112
Sending photos or videos via email ..................................................................	114

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Contents

Using photo or video sharing websites .........................................................	115
Accessing a website ..............................................................................................	115
Uploading photos or videos ...............................................................................	115
Using AllShare Play to send files .......................................................................	117
Uploading photos to online storage .................................................................	117
Viewing photos or videos on devices that support AllShare Play ................	118
Sending photos using Wi-Fi Direct ...................................................................	120
Settings..............................................................................................................................	121
Settings menu ..........................................................................................................	122
Accessing the settings menu ..............................................................................	122
Sound ......................................................................................................................	123
Display ....................................................................................................................	123
Connectivity ...........................................................................................................	124
General ...................................................................................................................	125

Appendixes......................................................................................................................	127
Error messages .........................................................................................................	128
Camera maintenance ............................................................................................	129
Cleaning your camera ..........................................................................................	129
Using or storing the camera ................................................................................	130
About memory cards ...........................................................................................	131
About the battery .................................................................................................	134
Before contacting a service center ...................................................................	138
Camera specifications ...........................................................................................	141
Glossary ......................................................................................................................	145
Index ............................................................................................................................	150

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Basic functions

Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Unpacking … ……………………………………… 19 Camera layout ……………………………………… 20

Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) … ………………… 22

Inserting the battery and memory card … ………	23
Charging the battery and turning
on your camera … …………………………………	24

Charging the battery ………………………………	24
Turning on your camera … ………………………	24

Performing the initial setup … ……………………	25
Learning icons ………………………………………	27
Using the Home screen … …………………………	28

Accessing the Home screen … …………………… 28

Icons on the Home screen …………………………	29
Setting Wallpaper … ………………………………	31

Selecting options or menus … ……………………	32
Setting the display and sound … …………………	34

Setting the display type ………………………… 34 Setting the sound … ……………………………… 35

Capturing photos … ……………………………… 36

Zooming … ……………………………………… 37

Reducing camera shake (DIS) … ………………… 39

Tips for getting a clearer photo …………………… 40

Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.

Optional accessories

Camera

AC adapter/USB cable

Camera case

A/V cable

Rechargeable battery

Strap

Battery charger

Memory card/Memory card adapter

Quick Start Guide

• The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your product.

• The items included in the box may differ 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 19

Camera layout

Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.

Internal antenna*	POWER button
* Avoid contact with the internal antenna while			Microphone
using the wireless network.
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Shutter button
Flash			Speaker
			AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Lens

	USB and A/V port
Tripod mount	Accepts USB cable and A/V cable

Battery chamber cover

Insert a memory card and battery

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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	Display
	image is in focus
Button	Description
	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 files in Playback mode.

Zoom button

• In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out

• In Playback mode: Zoom in on part of a photo, view files as thumbnails, or adjust the volume

Attaching the strap

x y

Buttons

(See the table below)

Button Description

	Basic functions	Other functions
D	Change the display option.	Move up
c	Change the macro option.	Move down
F	Change the flash option.	Move left
t	Change the timer option.	Move right

Confirm the highlighted option or menu.

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Camera layout

Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)

You can turn on the Wi-Fi feature conveniently with [x].

Press [x] to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have designated. Press [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].

1On the Home screen, scroll to <Basic>.

2Select .

3Select General → DIRECT LINK (Wi-Fi Button).

4Select a Wi-Fi feature. (p. 126)

Basic functions 22

Inserting the battery and memory card

Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.

Memory card

Rechargeable battery

Insert a memory card with the goldcolored contacts facing up.

Insert the battery with the Samsung logo facing up.

Removing the battery and memory card

Battery lock

Rechargeable battery

Slide the lock up to release the battery.

Memory card

Push the card gently until it disengages from the camera, and then pull it out of the slot.

You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is not inserted.

Basic functions 23

Charging the battery and turning on your camera

Charging the battery

Before you use the camera for the first 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

Status lamp

• Red light on: Charging

• Red light off: 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 off.

•The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera for the first 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 configure 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.

1Press [c] to select Time Zone, and then press [t] or [o].

2Press [D/c] to select Home, and then press [o].

•When you travel to another country, select Visit, and then select a new time zone.

3Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o] → [m].

Time Zone : Home

London

Cancel	Set

4 Press [c] to select Date/Time Set, and then press [t] or [o].

Date/Time Set

Year Month Day Hour Min DST

	Cancel	Set

5Press [F/t] to select an item.

6Press [D/c] to set the date, time, and daylight-saving time, and then press [o].

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Performing the initial setup

7Press [c] to select Date Type, and then press [t] or [o].

8Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then press [o].

Date Type

YYYY/MM/DD

MM/DD/YYYY

DD/MM/YYYY

Exit

Select

9Press [c] to select Time Type, and then press [t] or [o].

10Press [D/c] to select a time type, and then press [o].

11Press [m] to finish the initial setup.

The screen may differ depending on the language selected.

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Learning icons

The camera displays icons for the mode and options you set. The icons flash yellow for a while if you change options.

1

2

3

1 Shooting options (left)

Icon Description

Shooting mode

Exposure value adjusted

ISO sensitivity

White balance

Face detection

Focus Area

Face tone

Icon Description

Burst option

AutoShare On (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)

2 Shooting options (right)

Icon Description

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

3 Shooting information

Icon Description

Current date

Current time

Available number of photos

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

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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	Album		Basic		Wi-Fi	1
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [h].
Press [h] again to return to the previous mode.
	Smart Auto		Program	Smart Movie	Movie	2
	Scene		Live	Settings
			Panorama
	Back			Page Move
	No.	Description
		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 scroll to a desired mode, and then press [o]
			to access the mode.

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Using the Home screen

Icons on the Home screen

<Basic>

Icon Description

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 specific 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)

Icon Description

MobileLink: Send photos or videos to a smart phone. (p. 107)

Remote Viewfinder: 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 file sharing websites. (p. 115)

AllShare Play: Upload photos to AllShare Play online storage or view files on devices that support AllShare Play. (p. 117)

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