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