Samsung ST550 user manual Before contacting a service centre, Situation

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Before contacting a service centre

Situation

The camera screen works poorly

Suggested remedies

If you use your camera at very low temperatures, it may cause the camera screen to malfunction or discolour.

For better performance of your camera screen, use your camera in moderate temperatures.

Situation

Suggested remedies

 

t Your photo is overexposed. Adjust the

The photo is too bright

exposure value. (p. 53)

 

t Turn off the flash. (p. 44)

 

 

 

Your photo is underexposed.

The photo is too dark

t Adjust the exposure value. (p. 53)

t Turn on the flash. (p. 44)

 

The memory card has

The memory card has not been reset.

an error

Format the card. (p. 91)

 

 

 

If you change the name of a file, your

 

camera may not play the file (the name of

Cannot play back files

the file should meet the DCF standard). If

 

you encounter this situation, play back files

 

on your computer.

 

 

 

t Make sure that the focus option you set

 

is suitable for close-up shots. (p. 46)

The photo is blurry

t Make sure that the subject is within

range of the flash. (p. 102)

 

 

t Make sure that the lens is clean. If not,

 

clean the lens. (p. 95)

 

 

The colours in the

An incorrect white balance can create

unrealistic colour. Select the proper white

photo do not match the

balance option to suit the light source.

actual scene

(p. 56)

 

 

t Adjust the ISO speed. (p. 45)

 

t Make sure that the camera is correctly

The TV does not

connected to the external monitor with

the A/V cable.

display your photos

t Make sure that your memory card

 

 

contains photos.

 

 

 

t Make sure that the USB cable is

Your computer does

connected correctly.

t Make sure that your camera is switched

not recognise your

on.

camera

t Make sure that you are using a

 

 

supported operating system.

 

 

Your computer

The file transmission may be interrupted by

disconnects the camera

static electricity. Disconnect the USB cable

while transferring files

and connect it again.

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Contents ST550 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensMaintenance tips How to record a video or voice memoCopyright information Functions for shootingIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Selecting a shooting mode ………………… Performing the initial setup …………………Unpacking Cable Strap Quick Start Manual Optional accessoriesCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a setTimer lamp Power buttonCamera layout FlashFocus Camera layoutMicrophone Main display Status icons IconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraSelect Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Performing the initial setupSelect a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Select a time zone and selectUsing gestures Using the touch screenDragging TouchingSelect the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting modeMode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode Setting the front display Setting the dual displays and soundShooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Option DescriptionSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the dual displays and sound Select to return to the previous modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p sHolding your camera correctly When h is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frameTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a sceneShooting mode, select a “ s ““ Using the Beauty Shot mode““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the Children mode Using the frame guideTo cancel the guides, select Shooting mode, select a “ s “Select an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Using the Program mode Using the Dual is modeRecording a video Taking a self-portrait shotShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “Select f “ ““ ““a sound option Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondTo pause recording Off Record a video without soundAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo Shooting options Learn about the options you can set in Shooting modeSelecting a resolution S a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityV mode, select f ““ Select an option OptionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S a p s dLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Shooting mode, select Select an optionPress Shutter Using the timerUsing the motion timer Preventing red-eye a p s Using the flash S a p sShooting in the dark Shooting mode, select f “ Select an option Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting in the dark Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, selectChanging the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s dShooting mode, select f “ “ Indicated by a frameAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s dDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot Using smart face recognition Shooting mode, select f “ Registering faces as your favourites My StarFace Viewing your favourite facesAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colourShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p d  Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedMulti  Suitable for general photosShooting mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a light source White balance p dDefining your own white balance Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an option Using burst modes p sDefining your own RGB tone Improving your photosApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photos Adjusting your photos pSelect a value to adjust the selected item Playback/Editing Playing back Starting Playback modePress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through filesPlaying back Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show pSelect a menu using motion recognition p Display in Playback modePlayback mode, select Ranking your favourite facesSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select “ a facePlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, file type, weekday, colour, or faceProtecting files Viewing files as thumbnailsDo this Select a categoryPlayback mode, select a file “ Select Yes to delete the file Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Viewing photosSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrieveViewing files by rotating the photo automatically Playback mode, select Set a slide show effectEnlarging a photo Starting a slide showSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ End and select Select Yes Playing a voice memoTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionEditing colour Adjust the amount of the colourEditing a photo Select ““an optionSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsApplying a special effect Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “Editing photos of portraits Select , or . to set the number of copies Select Set Dpof optionsSelect photos to print Select on the camera screen Viewing files on a TV or HdtvViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Requirements Transferring files to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for Windows Transferring files using Intelli-studioTurn on the camera CableUsing Intelli-studio Icon On the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPScreen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Transferring files to your computer for Mac Select Yes to confirm Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect to print Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settingsAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings Camera settings Imprint Auto PowerAF Lamp Anynet+ ControlAutomatically Computer or printerFor transferring files Printing filesError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacity Battery life About the battery Battery specifications Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation Before contacting a service centreYour computer. p Your camera cannotPlay videos  You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera specifications Camera specifications Battery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAh Power source RechargeableInterface Digital output USB Connector Audio output PictBridgeSamsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Colour filter Elegant