Samsung Vluu ST600 Instruction manual

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Contents
Health and safety information 2
Camera layout 4
Setting up your camera ...... 5
Unpacking 5
Inserting the battery and
memory card 6
Charging the battery 6
Turning on your camera 7
Using the touch screen 7
Capturing photos or videos 8
Selecting a shooting mode
using motion recognition...... 9
Playing files .. . .... . .. ..... .. ....9
Transferring files to a PC
(Windows) 10
Specifications 11
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Health and safety information
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or
flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable
liquids, gases, or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the camera or its accessories.
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.
Prevent damage to subjects' eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1m/3
ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too close to your
subject's eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with
care
• Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious
injuries or damage to your camera.
• Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating
devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or
radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
• Do not allow your camera to get wet -liquids can
cause serious damage. Do not handle your camera
with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can
void your manufacturer's warranty.
• Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,
humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage
to moving parts and internal components.
• Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters
and installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing
the connectors, improperly connecting cables, or
improperly installing batteries and memory cards can
damage ports, connectors, and accessories.
• Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera's
compartments, slots, or access points. This type of
damage may not be covered by your warranty.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
•
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very
cold or very hot temperatures (below 0° C/32° For
above 40° C/1 04 ° F). Extreme temperatures can
reduce the charging capacity of your batteries and
can cause memory cards to malfunction.
• Prevent memory cards from making contact with
liquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the
memory card clean with asoft cloth before inserting
in your camera.
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Camera layout
o • Shutter button
.................................................................................................
f) • Microphone
• • POWER button
...........................................-................................. .. ..............•..............
o . Front LCD button
.............. .......•.•.•.•...•....... ...•.•..........•.....•..... .........•.•.•.... .. . ....................................•........
" . AF-assist light/timer lamp
.......•.......... . . .......................• . .....•...••• - ••.............•....... -.
e • Lens
.................................-.
8 • Front display
..................
G • Flash
o • Speaker
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~ • Status lamp
4D • Zoom button
.........................-.
48 • Playback button
..
48~?§~~~~P<:>~(f-\,~~~P~.~~?§?able or AN cable)
~ ! HOMI port (Accepts HOMI cabl~).._..
f) ! Battery chamber cover
........................................................ ..
C! Tripod mount
o • Main display (Referred to 'Touch screen" in this
• manual)

Setting up your camera
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Unpacking
Camera
Cleaner
(0107-001061)
Optional accessories
AC adapter/USB cable
(AD44-00143A)/(AD39-00183A)
User Manual CD-ROM
(A046-00354A)
Rechargeable battery
(AD43-00193A)
Quick Start Manual
(AD68-05405A)
Strap
(Silver: AD63-02596A1
Black: AD63-02604A)
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Camera case
Memory card
(microSO™)
AN cable
(AD39-00146A)
Battery charger
(AD44-00164A)
HOMI cable
(A039-00179A)
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Setting up your camera
Inserting the battery and memory card ~
Charging the battery
Indicator light
• Red: Charging
• Green: Fully charged
Before using the camera for the first time, you must
charge the battery.
Push gently the card until the
card disengages from the
camera, and then pull it out of
the slot.
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... Removing the battery
3 Insert the battery with
the Samsung logo
facing up.

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Touching
Touch an icon to
open a
menu or
set an option.
Do not use other sharp objects, such as pens or pencils,
to touch the screen. Doing so may damage the screen.
Use your finger to touch or drag on the touch screen.
•
Tumidg·ol1 your camera
2 Select a language and a time zone, set the
date and time, and select a date type .
1 Press [POWER].
• The initial setup screen appears when you turn
on your camera for the first time .
...
Language
Time Zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
:English
:London
: 2010101/01
:Off
Dragging
Drag left or
right to
scroll
horizontally.
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Capturing photos or videos
Taking aphoto Recording avideo
Number of photos by resolution (for 1 GB microSDTM)
Resolution Super fine Fine Normal
PI ..
4320 X3240 :122 240 353
.., ................................... ,. ....................................
~ •4320 X2880 •137 267
391
. .......... - ............................... " .... ,. .
.... ... ..... -..... ... ......................................
12 .. 4000 X3000 142 278 409
.....,...................... , ...
... .. ...............
[00;]
4320 X2432 163 320
471
......... . ....,..........,..
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3264 X2448
211
409 594
... .'.. .... ..... .. .. . ... ...........'. ..........................,..
.. ...... '.' ...........................
.................•. ,.....
5 ..
2560 X1920 335 637 908
3 ..
2048 X1536 510 936 1,314
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1920 X1080 :762 1,373 1,931
I .. 1024 X768 1,626 2,575 3,090
1 Select Q -+ II.
2 Align your subject in the frame.
3 Press [Shutter].
• To pause, select II.
• To resume, select •.
4 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.
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4 Press [Shutter] all the way down to take the
photo.
1 Make sure that the camera is in the Q mode
(Auto mode).
2
Align your subject in the frame.
3 Press [Shutter] halfway down to focus
automatically.
• A green frame means the subject in focus.
These figures are measured under Samsung's standard conditions and may
vary depending on shooting conditions and camera settings.
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Selecting a shooting mode
using motion recognition
In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching
and holding $'.
Access the Movie mode
Access the Program mode
Access the Smart Auto mode
Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the
camera parallel to the ground.
Playing files
Viewing photos
1 Press [Playback].
2 Drag files left or right to scroll through files.
• You can also view files by tilting your camera.
• You can select and hold <or ) to view photos.
Viewing videos
1 Press [Playback] and select O.
2 Use the following icons to control playback.
. Scan backward. The camera scans
~... backward in 2X, 4X, and ax increments
when you select and hold .......
... - .......•.•.......... -.
III. Pause or resume playback
...................................., ,.
•Stop playback
...........................................................................................,.
Scan forward. The camera scans
~~ forward in 2X, 4X, and ax increments
when you select and hold ~~ .
........ ".
.. >>> Adjust volume or mute sound
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Transferring files to a PC (Windows)
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4 Select Yes.
• New files will be transferred to your computer.
You can now use the Intelli-studio program.
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About Intelli-studio
Intelli-studio is a built -in program that allows you to play
back and edit files. You can upload files to websites,
such as Flickr or YouTube. Also, you can download short
animations for use in Children mode.
1 Connect the camera to the PC with the USB
cable.
2 Turn on the camera.
• The computer recognizes the camera automatically.
• For Windows Vista and Windows 7, select
Run iStudio.exe from the AutoPlay window.
3 Select a folder on your computer to save new
files.
• If your camera has no new files, the pop-up window
for saving new files will not appear.
Make sure that the PC Software option is set to On in the
settings menu.
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Lens
Display
Focusing
Image sensor
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Shutter speed
• Type: 1/2.3" (Approx. 7.76 mm) CCD
• Effective pixels: approx. 14.2 mega-pixels
•
Total pixels: approx. 14.48 mega-pixels
............................. -... . . ".
• Focal length: Schneider-KREUZNACH lens
f= 4.9 - 24.5 mm (35 mm film equivalent: 27 - 135 mm)
• F-stop range: F3.5 0N) - F5.9 m...................................",.
• Main Display: 3.5" (8.9 em) Wide 1,152 K/Full Touch Screen Panel
• Front Display: 1.8" (4.6 em) 116 K/ TFT LCD
...........................................................................................................................................
TIL auto focus (Multi AF, Center AF, Smart Face Recognition AF, Face Detection AF,
Smart Touch AF, One Touch Shooting)
.............................................................................................................................................. ,.
• Auto: 1/8 -1/2,000 sec.
• Program: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.
• Night: 8 - 1/2,000 sec.
• Fireworks: 2 sec.
Specifications
Storage
• Internal memory: approx. 30 MB
• External memory (Optional): microSDTM card (up to 2 GB guaranteed),
microSDHCTM card (up to 8GB guaranteed)
Intemal memory capacity may not match these specifications,
Rechargeable battery
......... , ..
Dimensions 0N x Hx D)
DC power input connector 20 pin
............................................. ,", ,., ".,., ,., ,.... .. .................• . ................• ,., .. ,. .,..... . ,., .. ,.,.. ., , .......•.....
Lithium-ion battery (SLB-07, 760mAh)
.........................................................................................................................................
103.5 X 59.9 X 19.9 mm
Weight
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
147.23 g (without battery and memory card)
. ... ... .. .......................................................•...
0- 40° C
5 - 85%
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Please refertpthewarranty that came with your product
or visit our website http://www.samsungimaging.com/or
http://www.samsung.com/for after-sales service or inquiries.

This user manual includes detailed usage
instructions for your camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly.
ÄClick a topic
Common questions
Quick reference
Contents
Basic functions
Extended functions
Shooting options
Playback/Editing
Settings
Appendixes
Index
User Manual
ST600

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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.
Warning—situations that could cause injury to yourself or
others
Caution—situations that could cause damage to your
camera or other equipment
Note—notes, usage tips, or additional information
Safety warnings
Do not use your camera near flammable or explosive
gases and liquids
Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles, or flammable
chemicals. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases, or
explosive materials in the same compartment as the camera or its
accessories.
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.
Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight
Do not use the flash in close proximity (closer than 1 m/3 ft) to
people or animals. Using the flash too close to your subject’s
eyes can cause temporary or permanent damage.
Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care
Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers.•
Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries
or damage to your camera.
Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local regulations
•
when disposing of used batteries.
Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating devices,
•
such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may
explode when overheated.
Do not use a damaged power supply cord, plug, or loose•
outlet when charging batteries. This may cause a fire or electric
shock.

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Health and safety information
Exercise caution when connecting cables or adapters and•
installing batteries and memory cards. Forcing the connectors,
improperly connecting cables, or improperly installing batteries
and memory cards can damage ports, connectors, and
accessories.
Do not insert foreign objects into any of your camera’s
•
compartments, slots, or access points. Damage due to
improper use may not be covered by your warranty.
Do not swing your camera by the strap. This may cause injury
•
to yourself or others.
Do not paint your camera, as paint can clog moving parts and
•
prevent proper operation.
Paint or metal on the outside of the camera may cause
•
allergies, itchy skin, eczema, or swelling for people with
sensitive skin. If you have experience any of these symptoms,
stop using the camera immediately and consult a doctor.
Safety precautions
Handle and store your camera carefully and sensibly
Do not allow your camera to get wet—liquids can cause serious•
damage. Do not handle your camera with wet hands. Water
damage to your camera can void your manufacturer’s warranty.
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 using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty, humid, or
•
poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage to moving parts and
internal components.
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.
Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using it on
•
beaches or in other similar areas.
Protect your camera and the display from impact, rough
•
handling, and excessive vibration to avoid serious damage.

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Health and safety information
Do not use memory cards that have been formatted by other•
cameras or by a computer. Reformat the memory card with
your camera.
Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memory card.
•
When carrying a memory card, use a case to protect the card•
from electrostatic.
Transfer important data to other media, such as a hard disk or
•
CD/DVD.
When using the camera for an extended period, the memory
•
card may become warm; this is normal and not a malfunction.
When the lifespan of a memory card has expired, you cannot
•
store any more photos on the card. Use a new memory card.
Do not remove the memory card or turn off your camera while
•
the lamp as blinking, as this may damage your data.
Use only Samsung-approved accessories
Using incompatible accessories may damage your camera,
cause injury, or void your warranty.
Protect your camera’s lens
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this may discolor•
the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.
Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Clean your
•
lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.
Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from
damage
Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to very cold or very•
hot temperatures (below 0º C/32º F or above 40º C/104º F).
Extreme temperatures can reduce the charging capacity of your
batteries and can cause memory cards to malfunction.
Prevent batteries from making contact with metal objects, as
•
this can create a connection between the + and – terminals
of your battery and lead to temporary or permanent battery
damage. Also, this may cause a fire or electric shock.
Prevent memory cards from making contact with liquids, dirt, or
•
foreign substances. If dirty, wipe the memory card clean with a
soft cloth before inserting in your camera.
Do not allow liquids, dirt, or foreign substances to come in
•
contact with the memory card slot. Doing so may cause the
camera to malfunction.
Insert a memory card in the correct direction. Inserting a•
memory card in the wrong direction may damage your camera
and memory card.
Turn off the camera when inserting or removing the memory•
card.
Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards to heavy impact
•
or pressure.

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Important usage information
Allow only qualified personnel to service your camera
Do not allow unqualified personnel to service the camera or
attempt to service the camera yourself. Any damage that results
from unqualified service is not covered by your warranty.
Ensure maximum battery and charger life
Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After charging is•
finished, disconnect the cable from your camera.
Over time, unused batteries will discharge and must be
•
recharged before use.
Disconnect chargers from power sources when not in use.
•
Use batteries only for their intended purpose.•
Exercise caution when using the camera in humid
environments
When transferring the camera from a cold environment to a warm
and humid one, condensation can form on the delicate electronic
circuitry and memory card. In this situation, wait for at least 1 hour
until all moisture has evaporated before using the camera.
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.
Health and safety information

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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.
•
HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term “High Definition•
Multimedia Interface” are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Camera specifications or contents of this manual may•
be changed without prior notice due to upgrades of
camera functions.
We recommend using your camera within a country•
where you purchase it.
For Open Source License information, refer to the
•
“OpenSourceInfo.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.
Organization of the user manual
Basic functions 13
Learn about your camera’s layout, icons, and basic
functions for shooting.
Extended functions 31
Learn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and
how to record a video or voice memo.
Shooting options 45
Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode.
Playback/Editing 68
Learn how to play back photos, videos, or voice
memos and edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to
connect your camera to your computer, photo printer,
TV, or HDTV.
Settings 97
Refer to options to configure your camera’s settings.
Appendixes 103
Refer to error messages, specifications, and
maintenance tips.

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Indications used in this manual
Shooting mode Indication
Smart Auto
S
Auto
a
Program
p
Scene
s
DUAL IS
d
Smart Scene Detection
D
Movie
v
Shooting mode icons
These icons indicate that a function is available in the
corresponding modes. The smode may not support functions
for all scenes.
For example:
Available in Program,
DUAL IS, 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
> , and then )
*Annotation
Abbreviations used in this manual
Abbreviation Definition
ACB Auto Contrast Balance
AEB Auto Exposure Bracket
AF Auto Focus
DIS Digital Image Stabilization
DPOF Digital Print Order Format
EV Exposure Value
OIS Optical Image Stabilization
WB White Balance

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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 of a scene, such as a person, animal,
or still life
Background
• : the objects around the subject
Composition
• : the combination of a subject and background
Subject
Background
Composition
Expressions used in this manual
Exposure (Brightness)
The amount of light that enters your camera determines the
exposure. You can alter the exposure with shutter speed,
aperture value, and ISO speed. By altering the exposure, your
photos will be darker or lighter.
Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)