Samsung ST75 User Manual

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
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 mode Indicator
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
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
(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
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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)
71
f
Reducing camera shake
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) f 29
Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) f 29
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Viewing files by category in Smart Album
75
f
Viewing files as thumbnails f 76
Deleting all files on the memory card f 78
Viewing files as a slide show f 80
Viewing files on a TV f 89
Connecting your camera to a computer
90
f
Adjusting sound and volume f 99
Adjusting the brightness of the display
100
f
Changing the display language f 100
Setting the date and time f 100
Before contacting a service center f 114

Contents

Basic functions
Unpacking ................................................................... 13
Camera layout ............................................................. 14
Inserting the battery and memory card ....................... 17
Charging the battery and turning on your camera ...... 18
Charging the battery ................................................... 18
Turning on your camera .............................................. 18
Performing the initial setup ......................................... 19
Learning icons ............................................................. 21
Selecting options or menus ........................................ 22
Using [MENU] ............................................................ 22
Using [Fn] .................................................................. 24
Setting the display and sound .................................... 25
Setting the display type ............................................... 25
Setting the sound ....................................................... 25
Capturing photos ......................................................... 26
Zooming .................................................................... 27
Reducing camera shake (OIS or DIS) ........................... 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... 30
................................................................. 12
Extended functions
Using the Smart Auto mode ........................................ 33
Using the Program mode ............................................ 35
Using the Live Panorama mode .................................. 36
Using the Picture-in-Picture mode .............................. 38
Using the Scene mode ................................................ 39
Using the Movie mode ................................................ 45
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.......................................................... 32
Using the Magic Frame mode ..................................... 40
Using the Beauty Shot mode ....................................... 41
Using the Intelligent Portrait mode ................................ 42
Using the Funny Face mode ....................................... 43
Using the Night mode ................................................. 44
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 47
Contents
Shooting options
.............................................................. 48
Selecting a resolution and quality ............................... 49
Selecting a resolution .................................................. 49
Selecting an image quality ........................................... 50
Using the timer ............................................................ 51
Shooting in the dark .................................................... 52
Preventing red-eye ..................................................... 52
Using the flash ........................................................... 52
Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ......................................... 54
Changing the camera’s focus ..................................... 55
Using macro .............................................................. 55
Using auto focus ........................................................ 55
Using tracking auto focus ............................................ 56
Adjusting the focus area .............................................. 57
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Using Face Detection .................................................. 58
Detecting faces .......................................................... 58
Capturing a self portrait shot ........................................ 59
Capturing a smile shot ................................................ 59
Detecting eye blinking ................................................. 60
Using Smart Face Recognition .................................... 60
Registering faces as your favorites (My Star) ................. 61
Adjusting brightness and color ................................... 63
Adjusting the exposure manually (EV) ........................... 63
Compensating for backlighting (ACB) ........................... 64
Changing the metering option ...................................... 65
Selecting a White Balance setting ................................ 66
Using burst modes ...................................................... 68
Applying effects/Adjusting images .............................. 69
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ 69
Adjusting images ........................................................ 71
Contents
Playback/Editing
............................................................... 72
Viewing photos or videos in Playback mode .............. 73
Starting Playback mode .............................................. 73
Viewing photos .......................................................... 79
Playing a video ........................................................... 81
Editing a photo ............................................................ 83
Resizing photos ......................................................... 83
Rotating a photo ......................................................... 83
Creating a close-up portrait ......................................... 84
Applying Smart Filter effects ........................................ 84
Adjusting your photos ................................................. 85
Creating a print order (DPOF) ....................................... 87
Viewing files on a TV ................................................... 89
Transferring files to your Windows computer ............. 90
Transferring files with Intelli-studio ................................. 91
Transferring files by connecting the camera as a removable disk
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. 94
........................................................... 93
Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... 95
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ......... 96
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Settings
............................................................................. 97
Settings menu ............................................................. 98
Accessing the settings menu ...................................... 98
Sound ....................................................................... 99
Display ...................................................................... 99
Settings ................................................................... 100
Appendixes
..................................................................... 103
Error messages ......................................................... 104
Camera maintenance ................................................ 105
Cleaning your camera ............................................... 105
Using or storing the camera ...................................... 106
About memory cards ................................................ 107
About the battery ...................................................... 110
Before contacting a service center ........................... 114
Camera specifications ............................................... 117
Glossary ..................................................................... 121
FCC notice ................................................................. 126
Index .......................................................................... 127

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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…… 29
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Unpacking

The following items are included in your product box.
Optional accessories
Camera AC adapter/
USB cable
Rechargeable battery Strap
Quick Start Guide
Basic functions
13
Camera case A/V cable
Battery charger Memory 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
Button Description
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.
Button Description
Basic functions Other 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
Back DST
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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
Back Set
The screen may differ depending on the language selected.
Press [F/t] to select an item.
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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)
Icon Description
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
Icon Description
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
Icon Description
Photo resolution when Intelli zoom is on
Zoom indicator
Zoom ratio
Current time and date
2
Shooting options (right)
Icon Description
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
Exit Back
Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
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Daylight
Back
Press [o] to save your settings.
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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
Exit Move
M
].
Basic functions
White Balance
Exit Move
Press [F/t] to select a White Balance option.
5
Daylight
Exit Move
Press [o] to save your settings.
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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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