Samsung Smart Camera ST150F User manual

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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 afire or explosion.
Do not insert flammable materials into the camera or store these materials
near the camera.
This may cause afire or electric shock,
Do not handleyour 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,
Ifyou use the flash too close to your subject's eyes, this can cause temporary or
permanent eyesight damage,
Keep your camera away from sinai 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 tern Deratures 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 afire.
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 aSamsung
service center.
Comply with any regulations that restrict the use of acamera in acertain area.
*Avoid interference with other electronic devices,
-Turn offthe camera when in an aircraft.Your camera can cause interference with
aircraft equipment, Follow all airline regulations and turn offyour camera when
directed by airline personnel.
Turn offthe 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
nterference, as recommended by the manufacturer and research groups. Ifyou
have any reason to suspect that your camera is interfering with a pacemaker
or other medical device turn off the camera immediately and contact the
manufacturer of the pacemaker or medical device for guidance.
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Caution--situations that could cause damage to camera or other
your
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.
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 adamaged power supply cord, plug, or loose outlet when you
cha rge batteries.
This may cause afire 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 drop or subject the camera to strong impacts.
Doing so may damage the screen or external or internal components.
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.
Exercisecaution when you connectcablesor adapters and install batteries and
memory cards.
Ifyou force the co_nectors,improperly connect cables,or improperly nstali
batteriesand memory cards,you candamage ports, connectors, andaccessories.
The flash is very hot when fired and may burn your skin.
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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 n electric shock or camera malfunction or cause afire.
Do notplacethe camera inor near magnetic fields.
Doing so maycausethe camerato malfunction.
Do not use the camera if the screen isdamaged.
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 proper ly before use.
The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any loss of hies or damage that may
result from camera malfunction or improper use.
You must plug the small end of the US8 cable into your camera.
If the cable is reversed, it may damage your files.
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,
_nedical 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 transferred via WLAN could be leaked, so avoid transferring sensitive data i n
public areas oron 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.
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Goog[e Play Store isa registered trademark of Goog[e, Inc.
microSDTM, mlcroSDHC% and microSDXCTM are registered trademarks of the SD
Association.
Wi-FI®,the Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDlogo, and the WI-FIlogo are registered trademarks
oftheWi-Fl 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-FIsupport) and
ST72/ST73 models.
The tlustrations and explanations of ST150F/ST151F/ST152F(WI-FI support)
are used in the usermanual
Although some features of ST150F/ST151F/ST152F(WFFi support) and ST72/
ST73are different, they operate in the same way except WI-FI functions.
Camera specifications 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.
Basic tunctions
Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for
shooting.
Extended tunctic t_s
Learn howto capture a photo and record a video by selecting a
mode.
D{IO0[I{I{ op[lo_S
Learn how to set the options in Shooting mode.
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Learn howto play back photos or videos, and edit photos or videos.
Also, learn how to connect your camera to your computer orTV.
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Get information about error messages, specifications, and
maintenance.
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D_ungs
Refer to options to configure your camera's settings.
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Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use
functions.
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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
Subject, background, and coreposition
• Subject:The main object in a scene, such as a person, animal, or still life
- Background:The objects around the subject
• Coreposition:The combination of a subject and background
Background
"- Corn position
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Pressing the shutter
, Half-press [Shutter]: Pressthe shutter halfway down
•Press [Shutter]: Pressthe shutter all the way down
Half-press[Shutter] Press[Shutter]
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 ISOsensitivity. By
altering the exposure, your photos will be darker or lighter.
A Normal exposure A Overexposure (too bright)
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Setting a DIRECTLiNKbutton option
Youcan selectaWi-Fifunction to launchwhen you pressthe DIRECTLINKbutton.
Access Settings.
Pressthe DIRECTLINK button to activate the Wi-Fi function that you have
designated. £? Access the DIRECT LINK button option.
",:' Select a Wi-Fi feature from the list.

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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.
InstallSams_;_tf,_,_V,,,'_[_,,,,,<v_,E,'
App on the smart phone. 4Select the camera from the list and connect the smart phone to the
camera.
• Ifa pop-up messageappearson your
camera,allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
:_! Turn on the A /:oSbae feature.
Launch 5sins n!:_> v_,,__CRME}::_A
App on the smart phone.
_:; Capturea photo._/
•The captured photo is saved to the camera, and then transferred to the
smart phone.

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You can send files easily from your camera to a smart phone. The camera con nects wirelessly to smart phones that support the Moloilekin k feature.
Installthe ...... _'_I__J:T
CA/I4I!!i::_ARip on the smart phone.
i! Accessthe l_oNleLkl mode.
•If a pop-up message appears, select an
option.
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Select the camera from the list and
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
•Ifa pop-up messageappearson your
camera,allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
On the smart phone or camera,
select files to transfer from the
camera.
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Launch the 5a 'r_s_.s"_g.::__/:_ T
CAIUSE_::_AApp on the smart phone.
_ On the smart phone, touch the copy
button or on the camera, select

You can remotely control your camera from a smart phone. The camera connects to a smart phone wirelessly. Use the smart phone as a remote shutter release with the Remote
Viewfinder feature.The captured photo will appear on the smart phone.
Install the Sams_,__IiSMART
CAMEt;_AApp on the smart phone.
_! Accessthe emoIe Viewfi_'_de_'
mode.
4_ Select the camera from the list and ..............................
connect the smart phone to the
camera.
Ifa pop-up messageappearson your
camera,allow the smart phone to
connect to your camera.
5 Touch and hold @to focus, and
then releaseit to capture a photo.
Launch the S_ms_,__I;jSMAI;:_T
CAMEI;:_AApp on the smart phone. _ Touch the thumbnail to view the
photo.
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You can capture close up shots of a subject or small subjects, such as flowers or
insects.
Select the macro option (_).
_! Capture a photo.
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Basic t o b eshooti
Learn to solve common problems by setting shooting options.
"Fhe_ubject_ eye_
a_Dear red_
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Photos are blurred_,
Red eye occurs when the subject's eyes reflect light from the camera flash.
• Set the flash option to _ Red-eye or c_ Red-eye Fix. (p. 61)
• If the photo has already been captured, select <_ Red-eye Fix in the edit menu. (p. 92)
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 ca ptu ring photos in a dusty place.
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
Blurring can occur if you capture photos in low light conditions or hold the camera incorrectly.
Use the DISfunction or half-press [Shutter] to ensure the subject is in focus. (p. 40)
IIl:>hoto<gare blurred wheH As the camera tries to let in more light, the sh utter speed slows. This can make it difficult to hold the camera steady long
_hootiHg at Hif_ht,_ enough to capture a clear photo and may result in camera shake.
Select Night Shot mode. (p. 51)
• Turn on the flash. (p. 61)
• Set ISO sensitivity options. (p. 63)
• Use atripod to prevent your camera from shaking.
Subjects come out When the light source is behind the subject or when there is a high contrast between light and dark areas, the subject may
too dark be<ause of appear too dark.
ba_:kHf_hting,_ •Avoid shooting toward the sun.
• Select Backlight in Scene mode. (p. 47)
• Set the flash option to SF Fill in. (p. 61)
. Adjust the exposure. (p. 69)
. Set the Auto Contrast Balance (ACB) option. (p. 70)
Set the metering option to [Z] Spot if a subject isin the center of the frame. (p. 70)
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Quick refereHce
oBeauty Shot mode } 50
oBed-eye/Red-eye Fix (to prevent or correct red-eye)
oFaceDetection } 67
Calptuiri_'_gphotos at night or i_'_tl'_e dairk
oScene mode > Sunset, Dawn } 47
oNight Shot mode } 51
oFlash options } 61
oISOsensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) } 63
CalptUlril%g actioll% pl%otos
oContinuous, Motion Capture } 73
Iphotos of text il'_sects_orr
oScene mode > Text _ 47
oClose-up Shot mode _ S1
oMacro _ 64
AdjusS_'_g tl'_eexposuire (hiright_'_ess)
oISOsensitivity (to adjust the sensitivity to light) _ 63
oEV(to adjust exposure) } 69
oACB(to compensate for suBgectsagainst bright
backgrounds} _ 70
oMetering _ 70
oAEB(to capture 3 photos of the same scene with
different exposures) _ 73
Captuiring photos of sceneiry
oScenemode > Landscape } 47
oLive Panorama mode } 48
Applying eff_'÷ctsto photos
oMagic Frame mode _ 52
oPhoto Filter mode _ 53
oSplit Shot mode _ 55
oMotion Photo mode _ 56
oImage Ad}ust (to ad}ust Sharpness, Contrast, or
Saturation) _ 74
Applying effi_cts to videos
oMovie Filter mode } S4
IRedudir_g cameil'a shake
oO)g)tal Image Stab@zation (DIS) } 39
o Viewin( rues asmu monalls _ 80
o Viewing files by caEecory _ 8]
,- Deletin( _,,files on the memory _ 83
° Viewing flies asa slide show _ _o
,- Viewing files on aTV _ 93
o Connectir j ,ourc_mera koacomputer _ _4
o Sen( mg pno_os or v_aeosv_aemai
ST150F/ST151F/ST152Foni v__ ] ] 4
Using photo or video shaMr j websites
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o ,_ajusting SOUndandv@uR _ _ Ms
Adiustinq the bMgmness of the display } ] 24
Changing :he display language _ ]25
o Settin% thedateandtime } 12:5
, Beforecontactin{ oservkecenter } 138
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Learn about your camera's layout, icons, and basic functions for shooting.
Unpacking ............................................. 19 Selecting options or menus ......................... 32
Camera layout ............................................... 20 Setting the display and sound ...................... 34
using the DIRECTUNKbutton Se_tingme dlsp_aytype ............................... 34
ST15OF/ST151F ST152Fonb'_ ................... 22 beltmg the souno ..................................... 35
Inserting the battery and memory card ......... 23 Capturing photos .................................... 36
Charging the battery and turning Zooming ............................................ s/
Reducingcamera_na:e_u_b_..................... 39
on your camera .................................... 24
Charging the batte_f ............................. 24 Tips for getting a clearer photo .................... 40
"[uming on yoJrcamera ........................ 24
Performing the initialsetup ........................ 2_
Learning icons ................................ 27
Usingthe Home screen .............................. 28
Accessn_. the Home screen .............. 28
Iconsonthe Home scre.sn......................... 29
Setting ¢v'alJpape_................................. 3

The following items are included in your product box.
Camera
Rechargeable battery
Quick Start Guide
AC adapter/USB cable
Strap
Optional accessories
Camera case
Battery charger
A/Vcable
Memory card/Memory card adapter
• The i!lustrations may differ s!ightly from the items shipped wit h your produc t.
• The items !nouded in the box may differ depending on th e mode.
You can purchaseoptional accessoriesata retailer or a Samsung servicecenter.
Samsung isnot resPonSiblefor any proble ms _aused by using unauthorized
accessories.
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