Samsung SAMSUNG ST66 User manual

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
Settings
Appendixes
Index
Click a topic
ST66/ST68

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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
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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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.
Health and safety information

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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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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.
Outline of the User Manual
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
S
Program
p
Live Panorama
N
Picture in Picture
d
Scene
s
Movie
v
Shooting mode icons
These icons appear in the text when a function is available in a
mode. See the example below.
Note: The smode may not support functions for all scenes.
For example:
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
a Photo Size
(represents Select
a , and then select Photo Size).
*Annotation

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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
Composition
Background
Subject
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure by changing the shutter
speed, aperture value, or ISO sensitivity. By altering the exposure,
your photos will be darker or lighter.
S
Normal exposure
S
Overexposure (too bright)
Expressions used in this manual

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Basic troubleshooting
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
The subject’s eyes
appear red.
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)
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. 54)
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 focused. (p. 30)
Photos are blurred
when shooting at
night.
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.
Subjects come out
too dark because of
backlighting.
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
red-eye)
f
52
• 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)
f
54
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)
f
54
• EV (to adjust exposure)
f
63
• ACB (to compensate for subjects against bright
backgrounds)
f
64
• Metering
f
65
• AEB (to capture 3 photos of the same scene
with different exposures)
f
68
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)
f
71
Reducing camera shake
• Digital Image Stabilization (DIS)
f
29
• Viewing files by category in Smart Album
f
75
• 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
f
90
• Adjusting sound and volume
f
99
• Adjusting the brightness of the display
f
100
• Changing the display language
f
100
• Setting the date and time
f
100
• Before contacting a service center
f
114

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Contents
Extended functions .......................................................... 32
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 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 Movie mode ................................................ 45
Using the Smart Scene Detection mode ...................... 47
Basic functions ................................................................. 12
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 (DIS) ..................................... 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo ................................... 30

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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
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

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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 .................................................... 93
Disconnecting the camera (for Windows XP) ................. 94
Transferring files to your Mac computer ..................... 95
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer ......... 96
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

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 (DIS) …………… 29
Tips for getting a clearer photo …………… 30
Basic functions
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.

Basic functions 13
Unpacking
The following items are included in your product box.
Camera AC adapter/USB cable
Rechargeable battery Strap
Quick Start Guide
Optional accessories
Camera case A/V cable
Battery charger Memory card/
Memory card adapter
• 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.

Basic functions 14
USB and A/V port
Accepts USB cable and A/V cable
Camera layout
Before you start, familiarize yourself with your camera’s parts and their functions.
Battery chamber cover
Insert a memory card and battery
Tripod mount
Speaker
Shutter button
AF-assist light/Timer lamp
Flash
Lens
Microphone
POWER button

Basic functions 15
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
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
Display
Attaching the strap
Buttons
(p. 16)
x
y

Basic functions 16
Camera layout
Buttons
Button Description
Access options or menus.
Select a shooting mode.
Mode Description
S
Smart Auto: Capture a photo with a scene
mode selected automatically by the camera.
p
Program: Capture a photo with settings you
have set manually.
N
Live Panorama: Capture and combine a series
of photos to create a panoramic image.
d
Picture in Picture: Capture or select a full-
sized background photo, and then insert a
smaller photo into the foreground to create a
synthesized photo.
s
Scene: Capture a photo with options preset for
a specific scene.
v
Movie: Record a video.
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.
Enter Playback mode.
• Access options in Shooting mode.
• Delete files in Playback mode.

Basic functions 17
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
Push the card gently until it
disengages from the camera,
and then pull it out of the slot.
Rechargeable battery
Battery lock
Slide the lock up to release the
battery.
You can use the internal memory for temporary storage if a memory card is
not inserted.
Memory card
Insert a memory card with the
gold-colored contacts facing
up.
Rechargeable battery
Insert the battery with the
Samsung logo facing up.

Basic functions 18
Charging the battery and turning on your camera
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.
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 19
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.
4
Press [ F / t ] to select a time zone, and then press [ o ].
• To set daylight-savings time, press [ D ].
[GMT +00:00] 2012/01/01 12:00PM
Back DST
Time Zone
London
1
Press [ t ] to select Language, and then
press [
t ] or [ o ].
2
Press [ D / c ] to select a language, and then
press [
o ].
3
Press [ D / c ] to select Time Zone, and then
press [
t ] or [ o ].