Samsung ST90 User Manual

Appendixes 97
Before contacting a service center
If you are having trouble with your camera, try these troubleshooting procedures before contacting a service center. If you have attempted
the troubleshooting solution and are still having problems with your device, contact your local dealer or service center.
When you leave your camera at a service center, be sure to also leave the other components that may have contributed to the malfunction, such as the memory card and battery.
Situation Suggested remedies
Cannot take photos
• There is no space on the memory card.
Delete unnecessary files or insert a new
card.
• Format the memory card. (p. 84)
• The memory card is defective. Get a
new memory card.
• Make sure that the camera is switched
on.
• Charge the battery.
• Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
The camera freezes
Remove the battery and insert it again.
The camera heats up
While you use the camera, it may heat up.
This is normal and should not affect your
camera’s lifespan or performance.
The flash does not work
• The flash option may be set to Off.
(p. 41)
• You cannot use the flash in some
modes.
The flash fires
unexpectedly
The flash may fire due to static electricity.
This is not a malfunction.
Situation Suggested remedies
Cannot turn on the
camera
• Make sure that the battery is inserted.
• Make sure that the battery is inserted
correctly.
• Charge the battery.
The power turns off
suddenly
• Charge the battery.
• Your camera may be in Power save
mode. (p. 84)
• The camera may turn off to prevent the
memory card from being damaged due
to an impact. Turn on your camera again.
The camera is losing
battery power quickly
• The battery may lose power more quickly
in low temperatures (below 0° C). Keep
the battery warm by putting it into your
pocket.
• Using the flash or recording videos
depletes the battery quickly. Recharge
if needed.
• Batteries are consumable parts that must
be replaced over time. Get a new battery
if the battery life is diminishing quickly.

Samsung ST90 Specifications

General

Megapixel	14.4 MP
Camera type	Compact camera
Sensor type	CCD
Image stabilizer	Yes
Image sensor size	1/2.3 \
Maximum image resolution	4320 x 3240 pixels
Interface	USB 2.0
Digital SLR	No
Minimum RAM	512 MB
Minimum processor	Intel Pentium IV 3.2GHz+, AMD Athlon FX 2.6GHz+, Power Mac G3+
Power supply type	AC/DC
Camera shutter speed	1/8 - 1/2000 s
Effective sensor resolution	14200000 pixels
Minimum system requirements	USB 2.0 CD-ROM nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT+/Ati X1600+ DirectX 9.0c+
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP SP2, Vista, 7 Mac OS 10.4+
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	26 - 130 mm
Digital zoom	5 x
Combined zoom	25 x
Focal length range	4.7 - 23.5 mm
Focus	TTL
Focus adjustment	Auto
Normal focusing range	0.8 - ∞/1 - ∞ m
Auto focusing (AF) modes	centre weighted auto focus, continuous auto focus, single auto focus
Macro focusing range (tele)	1 - 1.5 m
Macro focusing range (wide)	0.05 - 0.8 m
Normal focusing range (tele)	1.5 - ∞ m
Normal focusing range (wide)	0.8 - ∞ m
Light metering	Centre-weighted, Spot
ISO sensitivity	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Flash modes	Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele)	1 - 2 m
Flash range (wide)	0.2 - 3.5 m
Flash recharging time	4 s
Internal memory	30 MB
Compatible memory cards	microSDHC
Maximum memory card size	8 GB
Motion JPEG frame rate	30 fps
Video formats supported	AVI
Maximum video resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL
Display diagonal	2.7 \
Display resolution (numeric)	230000 pixels
USB version	2.0
Scene modes	Backlight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Dawn, Documents, Fireworks, Night, Night portrait, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Image editing	resizing, rotating, trimming
Photo effects	Negative film, Sepia, Vivid
White balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Manual, Tungsten
Camera playback	movie, single image, slide show, thumbnails
Self-timer delay	2 s
Product color	Blue, Indigo
Battery type	BP70A
Battery capacity	700 mAh
Number of batteries supported	1
Bundled software	Intelli-studio
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 85 %
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Camera shutter type	Electronic

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	16.5 mm
Width	91.8 mm
Height	53.9 mm
Weight	105 g