Samsung Smart Camera ST150F User manual

This user manual includes detailed usage instructions for
your camera. Please read this manual thoroughly.
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ST150F/ST151F/ST152F/ST72/ST73
USER
MANUAL
Basic troubleshooting Quick reference Contents
Basic functions Extended functions Shooting options
Playback/Editing Wireless network
(ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Settings
Appendixes Index

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Health and safety information
Always comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak performance of your camera
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight.
Do not use the ash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to people or animals.
If you use the ash too close to your subject’s eyes, this can cause temporary or
permanent eyesight damage.
Keep your camera away from small children and pets.
Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach of small children and animals.
Small parts may cause choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and
accessories may present physical dangers as well.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight or high temperatures for an
extended period of time.
Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extreme temperatures can cause permanent
damage to your camera’s internal components.
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 ammable or explosive gases and liquids.
This may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not insert ammable 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.

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Avoid covering the camera or charger with blankets or clothes.
The camera may overheat, which may distort the camera or cause a re.
Do not handle the power supply cord or go near the charger during a
thunderstorm.
This may result in electric shock.
If liquid or foreign objects enter your camera, immediately disconnect all
power sources, such as the battery or charger, and then contact a Samsung
service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of a camera in a certain area.
• Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
• Turn o the camera when in an aircraft. Your camera can cause interference with
aircraft equipment. Follow all airline regulations and turn o your camera when
directed by airline personnel.
• Turn o the camera near medical equipment. Your camera can interfere with
medical equipment in hospitals or health care facilities. Follow all regulations,
posted warnings, and directions from medical personnel.
Avoid interference with pacemakers.
Maintain the distance between this camera and all pacemakers to avoid potential
interference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. If you
have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker
or other medical device, turn o the camera immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
Health and safety information

3
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 re 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 re or electric shock.
Do not touch the ash while it res.
The ash is very hot when red and may burn your skin.
When you use the AC charger, turn o the camera before you disconnect the
power to the AC charger.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Disconnect the charger from the wall socket when not in use.
Failing to do so may result in re or electric shock.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you
charge batteries.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not allow the AC charger to come in contact with the +/- terminals on the
battery.
This may cause a re or electric shock.
Do not drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
Exercise caution when you connect cables or adapters and install batteries and
memory cards.
If you force the connectors, improperly connect cables, or improperly install
batteries and memory cards, you can damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
Health and safety information

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Health and safety information
Keep cards with magnetic strips away from the camera case.
Information stored on the card may be damaged or erased.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
This may result in electric shock or camera malfunction or cause a re.
Do not place the camera in or near magnetic elds.
Doing so may cause the camera to malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen is damaged.
If the glass or acrylic parts are broken, visit a Samsung Electronics Service Center to
have the camera repaired.
Check that the camera is operating properly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of les 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 les.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any loss of data.
Avoid interference with other electronic devices.
Your camera emits radio frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded
or improperly shielded electronic equipment, such as pacemakers, hearing aids,
medical devices, and other electronic devices in homes or vehicles. Consult the
manufacturers of your electronic devices to solve any interference problems you
experience. To prevent unwanted interference, use only Samsung-approved devices
or accessories.
Use your camera in the normal position.
Avoid contact with your camera’s internal antenna.
Data transference and your responsibilities
• Data transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring sensitive data in
public areas or on open networks.
• The camera manufacturer is not liable for any data transfers that infringe on
copyrights, trademarks, intellectual property laws, or public decency ordinances.

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Copyright information
• Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.
• Mac and Apple App Store are registered trademarks of the Apple Corporation.
• Google Play Store is a registered trademark of Google, Inc.
• microSD™, microSDHC™, and microSDXC™ are registered trademarks of the SD
Association.
• Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks
of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• Trademarks and trade names used in this manual are the property of their
respective owners.
• The user manual covers the ST150F/ST151F/ST152F (Wi-Fi support) and
ST72/ST73 models.
• The illustrations and explanations of ST150F/ST151F/ST152F (Wi-Fi support)
are used in the user manual.
• Although some features of ST150F/ST151F/ST152F (Wi-Fi support) and ST72/
ST73 are dierent, they operate in the same way except Wi-Fi functions.
• Camera specications or contents of this manual may be changed without
prior notice due to an upgrade of the camera's functions.
• We recommend using your camera within the country where you purchased.
• Use this camera responsibly and adhere to all laws and regulations
concerning its use.
• You are not allowed to reuse or distribute any part of this manual without
prior permission.
Outline of the User Manual
Basic functions 18
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended functions 42
Learn how to capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
Shooting options 57
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 78
Learn how to play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos.
Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer or TV.
Wireless network (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only) 101
Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use
functions.
Settings 121
Refer to options to congure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 127
Get information about error messages, specications, and
maintenance.

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Icons used in this manual
Icon Function
Additional information
Safety warnings and precautions
[ ] Camera buttons. For example, [Shutter] represents the shutter button.
( ) Page number of related information
→
The order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for
example: Select Face Detection →Normal (represents Select Face
Detection, and then select Normal).
*Annotation
Expressions used in this manual
Pressing the shutter
• Half-press [Shutter]: Press the shutter halfway down
• Press [Shutter]: Press the shutter all the way down
Half-press [Shutter]Press [Shutter]
Subject, background, and composition
• Subject: The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life
• Background: The objects around the subject
• Composition: The combination of a subject and background
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.

Normal exposure

Overexposure (too bright)

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Special features of your camera
Setting a DIRECT LINK button option
You can select a Wi-Fi function to launch when you press the DIRECT LINK button.
1 Access Settings.
2 Access the DIRECT LINK button option.
3 Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.
Using the DIRECT LINK button (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
Press the DIRECT LINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have
designated.

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Special features of your camera
Using AutoShare (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
When you capture a photo with your camera, the photo is saved to the smart phone automatically. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly.
4 Select the camera from the list and
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
• If a pop-up message appears on your
camera, allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
5 Capture a photo.
• The captured photo is saved to the camera, and then transferred to the
smart phone.
1 Install Samsung SMART CAMERA
App on the smart phone.
2 Turn on the AutoShare feature.
3 Launch Samsung SMART CAMERA
App on the smart phone.

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Special features of your camera
Using MobileLink (ST150F/ST151F/ST152F only)
You can send les easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera connects wirelessly to smart phones that support the MobileLink feature.
4 Select the camera from the list and
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
• If a pop-up message appears on your
camera, allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
5 On the smart phone or camera,
select les to transfer from the
camera.
6 On the smart phone, touch the copy
button or on the camera, select
Share.
1 Install the Samsung SMART
CAMERA App on the smart phone.
2 Access the MobileLink mode.
• If a pop-up message appears, select an
option.
3 Launch the Samsung SMART
CAMERA App on the smart phone.