This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
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Basic troubleshooting
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
ST75/ST76/ST77/ST78/ST79
Settings
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.
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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.
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.
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 force the camera’s parts or apply pressure to the
camera.
This may cause your camera to malfunction.
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Health and safety information
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.
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.
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.
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Outline of the User Manual
Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
• microSD™ and microSDHC™ are registered
trademarks of the SD Association.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are
the property of their respective owners.
• Camera specifications or contents of this manual may
be changed without prior notice due to upgrade of
camera functions.
• 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 12
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 32
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by
selecting a mode.
Shooting options 48
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 72
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit
photos. Also, learn how to connect your camera to your
computer, photo printer, or TV.
Settings 97
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 103
Get information about error messages, specifications,
and maintenance.
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Indicators used in this manual
Shooting modeIndicator
Smart Auto
Program
Live Panorama
Picture in Picture
Scene
Movie
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a
mode. See the example below.
Note: The s mode may not support functions for all scenes.
For example:
S
p
N
d
s
v
Available in Program
and Movie modes
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
(represents Select
*Annotation
a
, and then select Photo Size).
a
Photo Size
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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
Composition
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.
S
6
Normal exposure
Overexposure (too bright)
S
Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
Photos have dust
spots.
Photos are blurred.
Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
•
Set the flash option to Red-eye or Red-eye Fix. (p. 52)
•
If the photo has already been captured, select Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 86)
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. 54)
Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Use the OIS/DIS function or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is focused. (p. 30)
As the camera tries to let in more light, the shutter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the
camera steady long enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
•
Select Night in s mode. (p. 39)
•
Turn on the flash. (p. 52)
•
Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 54)
•
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 s mode. (p. 39)
•
Set the flash option to Fill in. (p. 52)
•
Adjust the exposure. (p. 63)
•
Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 64)
•
Set the metering option to Spot if a subject is in the center of the frame. (p. 65)
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Quick reference
Capturing photos of people
• d
mode f 38
• s
mode > Beauty Shot f 41
• s
mode > Intelligent Portrait f 42
•
Red-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct
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red-eye)
f
•
Face Detection f 58
•
Self-Portrait f 59
Capturing photos at night or in
the dark
• s
mode > Night, Sunset, Dawn f 39
•
Flash options f 52
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
54
f
Capturing action photos
•
Continuous, Motion Capture f 68
Capturing photos of text,
insects, or flowers
• s
mode > Text f 39
•
Macro f 55
Adjusting the exposure
(brightness)
•
ISO sensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light)
54
f
•
EV (to adjust exposure) f 63
•
ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
•
Metering f 65
•
AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene
with different exposures)
64
f
68
f
Capturing photos of scenery
• N
mode f 36
• s
mode > Landscape f 39
Applying effects to photos
• s
mode > Magic Frame f 40
• s
mode > Funny Face f 43
•
Smart Filter effects f 69
•
Image Adjust (to adjust Contrast, Sharpness, or
Saturation)
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Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking
Camera layout
Inserting the battery and memory card
Charging the battery and turning on
your camera
Performing the initial setup
Learning icons
………………………………… 13
……………………………… 14
………………………………… 18
Charging the battery
Turning on your camera
……………………… 18
………………… 18
……………… 19
……………………………… 21
… 17
Selecting options or menus
Using [MENU]
Using [Fn]
Setting the display and sound
Setting the display type
Setting the sound
Capturing photos
Zooming
Reducing camera shake (OIS or DIS)
Tips for getting a clearer photo
…………………………… 22
………………………………… 24
………………………………… 27
……………… 22
…………… 25
…………………… 25
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………………………… 26
…… 29
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Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
Optional accessories
CameraAC adapter/
USB cable
Rechargeable batteryStrap
Quick Start Guide
Basic functions
13
Camera caseA/V cable
Battery chargerMemory card/
•
The illustrations may differ slightly from the items shipped with your
product.
•
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.
Memory card adapter
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Shutter button
Flash
Lens
Tripod mount
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Microphone
Basic functions
POWER button
Speaker
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
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Camera layout
Status lamp
•
Blinking: When the camera is
saving a photo or video, being
read by a computer or printer,
when the image is out of focus,
or there is a problem charging
the battery
•
Steady: When the camera
is connected to a computer,
charging the battery, or when the
image is in focus
Display
Buttons
(p. 16)
Zoom button
•
In Shooting mode: Zoom in or out
•
In Playback mode: Zoom in on part
of a photo or view files as thumbnails,
or adjust the volume
Attaching the strap
x
y
Basic functions
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Camera layout
Buttons
ButtonDescription
Access options or menus.
Select a shooting mode.
Mode
S
p
N
d
s
v
Description
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene
mode selected automatically by the camera.
Program: Capture a photo with settings you
have set manually.
Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series
of photos to create a panoramic image.
Picture in Picture: Capture or select a fullsized background photo, and then insert a
smaller photo into the foreground to create a
synthesized photo.
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for
a specific scene.
Movie: Record a video.
ButtonDescription
Basic functionsOther functions
Change the display option.Move up
D
Change the macro option.Move down
c
Change the flash option.Move left
F
Change the timer option.Move right
t
Confirm the highlighted option or menu.
Enter Playback mode.
•
Access options in Shooting mode.
•
Delete files in Playback mode.
Basic functions
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Inserting the battery and memory card
Learn how to insert the battery and an optional memory card into the camera.
Removing the battery and memory card
Memory card
Insert a memory card with the
gold-colored contacts facing
up.
Push the card gently until it
disengages from the camera,
and then pull it out of the slot.
Memory card
Rechargeable battery
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up.
Basic functions
Battery lock
Slide the lock up to release the
battery.
Rechargeable battery
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 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
AC adapter.
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.
Basic functions
Turning on your camera
Press [POWER] to turn your camera on or off.
• The initial setup screen appears when you turn on the camera
for the first time. (p. 19)
Turning on your camera in Playback mode
Press [P]. The camera turns on and immediately accesses
Playback mode.
If you turn on your camera by pressing and holding [P] until the status lamp
blinks, the camera does not emit any sounds.
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Performing the initial setup
When you turn on your camera for the first time, the initial setup screen appears. Follow the steps below to configure the camera’s basic
settings.
Press [t] to select Language, and then
1
press [
t
] or [o].
Press [D/c] to select a language, and then
2
press [
o
].
Press [D/c] to select Time Zone, and then
3
press [
t
] or [o].
Basic functions
Press [F/t] to select a time zone, and then press [o].
4
•
To set daylight-savings time, press [D].
Time Zone
London
[GMT +00:00] 2012/01/01 12:00PM
BackDST
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Performing the initial setup
Press [D/c] to select Date/Time Set, and then
5
press [
t
] or [o].
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
BackSet
•
The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Press [F/t] to select an item.
6
Press [D/c] to set the date and time, and then
7
press [
o
].
English
London
YYYY MM DD
Basic functions
Press [D/c] to select Date Type, and then
8
press [
t
] or [o].
Press [D/c] to select a date type, and then
9
press [
o
].
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
Back
•
The default date type may differ depending on the language
selected.
Press [
10
20
m
English
London
YYYY/MM/DD
MM/DD/YYYY
DD/MM/YYYY
Set
] to switch to Shooting mode.
Learning icons
The icons the camera displays on the screen change according to the mode you select or the options you set.
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Shooting options (left)
IconDescription
Actively moving subject
Shooting mode
Aperture value and shutter speed
Long time shutter
EV (Exposure Value)
White balance
Face tone
Face retouch
ISO sensitivity
Smart filter
Image adjust (constrast,
sharpness, and saturation)
Sound Alive on
Burst option
Image Stabilization (OIS/DIS)
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Shooting information
IconDescription
Available number of photos
Memory card not inserted
(Internal memory)
Memory card inserted
•
: Fully charged
•
: Partially charged
•
: Empty (Recharge)
Available recording time
Auto focus frame
Camera shake
1
2
3
IconDescription
Photo resolution when Intelli
zoom is on
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Current time and date
2
Shooting options (right)
IconDescription
Photo resolution
Video resolution
Frame rate
Photo quality
Metering
Flash
Timer
Auto focus option
Face detection
Basic functions
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Selecting options or menus
To select an option or a menu, press [m] or [f].
Using [MENU]
To select options, press [m], and then press
[D/c/F/t] or [o].
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select an option or a menu.
2
•
To move up or down, press [D] or [c].
•
To move left or right, press [F] or [t].
Press [o] to confirm the highlighted option or menu.
3
m
].
Basic functions
Going back to the previous menu
Press [
m
] again to go back to the previous menu.
Half-press [Shutter] to return to Shooting mode.
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Selecting options or menus
For example, to select a White Balance option
in Program mode:
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select p.
2
Press [
m
3
Press [D/c] to select a, and then press
4
[
t
] or [o].
].
Shooting
Sound
Display
Settings
Exit
M
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Smart Filter
Face Detection
Change
].
Basic functions
Press [D/c] to select White Balance, and then
5
press [
t
] or [o].
Photo Size
Quality
EV
ISO
White Balance
Smart Filter
Face Detection
ExitBack
Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
6
Daylight
Back
Press [o] to save your settings.
7
23
Move
Selecting options or menus
Using [Fn]
You can access shooting options by pressing [f], but some
options are not available.
Press [D/c] to scroll to .
4
For example, to select a White Balance option
in Program mode:
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select p.
2
Press [f].
3
Photo Size
ExitMove
M
].
Basic functions
White Balance
ExitMove
Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
5
Daylight
ExitMove
Press [o] to save your settings.
6
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Setting the display and sound
Learn how to change the basic display information and sound settings.
Setting the display type
You can select a display type for the Shooting or Playback mode.
Each type displays different shooting or playback information.
See the table below.
Show all photographic
information.
Press [D] repeatedly to change the display type.
Mode
Shooting
Playback
Display type
•
Hide all information about shooting options.
•
Show all information about shooting options.
•
Hide all information about the current file.
•
Show information about the current file, except the
shooting settings.
•
Show all information about the current file.
Basic functions
Setting the sound
Turn the sound your camera emits when you perform functions.
In Shooting or Playback mode, press [
1
Select O Beep Sound.
2
Select an option.
3
Option
Off
1/2/3
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Description
The camera does not emit any sounds.
The camera emits sounds.
m
].
Capturing photos
Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in Smart Auto mode.
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select S.
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3
M
].
Basic functions
Half-press [Shutter] to focus.
4
•
A green frame means the subject is in focus.
•
A red frame means the subject is out of focus.
Press [Shutter] to capture a photo.
5
Press [P] to view the captured photo.
6
•
To delete the photo, press [f], and then select Yes .
Press [P] to return to Shooting mode.
7
See page 30 for tips to get clearer photos.
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Capturing photos
Zooming
You can capture close-up photos by adjusting the zoom.
Zoom ratio
Zoom out
•
The farther you rotate the zoom button, the faster the camera zooms
in or out.
•
When you rotate the zoom button, the zoom ratio shown on the
screen may change inconsistently.
Zoom in
Basic functions
Digital zoom
ps
The Digital zoom is supported by default in Shooting mode. If you
zoom in on a subject in Shooting mode and the zoom indicator
is in the digital range, your camera is using the Digital zoom. By
using both the 5X Optical zoom and 5X Digital zoom, you can
zoom in up to 25 times.
Optical range
Zoom indicator
Digital range
•
The Digital zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or
Tracking AF option.
•
If you capture a photo with the Digital zoom, the photo quality may be
lower than normal.
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Capturing photos
Intelli zoom
If the zoom indicator is in the Intelli range, your camera is using
the Intelli zoom. Photo resolution varies according to the zoom
rate if you use the Intelli zoom. By using both the Optical zoom
and Intelli zoom, you can zoom in up to 10 times.
Zoom indicator
ps
Photo resolution when
the Intelli zoom is on
Optical range
Intelli range
•
The Intelli zoom is not available with the Smart Filter effect or Tracking
AF option.
•
The Intelli zoom helps you capture a photo with less quality
deterioration than the Digital zoom. However, the photo quality may be
lower than when you use the Optical zoom.
•
The Intelli zoom is available only when you set a 4:3 resolution ratio.
If you set another resolution ratio with Intelli zoom on, the Intelli zoom
will be turned off automatically.
Basic functions
Setting Intelli zoom
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select a Intelli Zoom.
2
Select an option.
3
Icon
Description
Off: The Intelli zoom is deactivated.
On: The Intelli zoom is activated.
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m
].
Capturing photos
Reducing camera shake (OIS or DIS)
ps
Reduce camera shake optically or digitally in Shooting mode.
Reduce camera shake with the Optical Image Stabilizer
(ST77/ST79) or the Digital Image Stabilizer (ST75/ST76/ST78).
Before correction
S
In Shooting mode, press [
1
Select a OIS or DIS.
2
Select an option.
3
Icon
Description
Off: This function is deactivated.
On: This function is activated.
/
After correction
S
m
].
Basic functions
•
OIS or DIS may not function properly when:
- you move your camera to follow a moving subject
- you use the Digital zoom
- there is too much camera shake
- the shutter speed is slow (for example, when you capture night
scenes)
- the battery is low
- you capture a close-up shot
•
If you use the OIS or DIS function with a tripod, your images may be
blurred by the vibration of the OIS or DIS sensor. Deactivate the OIS or
DIS function when you use a tripod.
•
If the camera is hit or dropped, the display will be blurry. If this occurs,
turn off the camera, and then turn it on again.
•
The OIS or DIS function is not available when you set Burst options.
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