Samsung ST550 user manual Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition

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Selecting a shooting mode

Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognition

Your camera features a built-in motion sensor that allows you to quickly switch the shooting mode by tilting the camera.

In Shooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding .

Access the Movie mode (p. 36)

Access the Program mode (p. 35)

Access the Smart Auto mode (p. 30)

Motion recognition may not work well if you hold the camera parallel to the

ground, as shown below.

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Contents ST550 Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Health and safety informationPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Keep your camera away from small children and petsHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageEnsure maximum battery and charger life Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your camera Protect your camera’s lensCopyright information How to record a video or voice memoMaintenance tips Functions for shootingIcons used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Performing the initial setup ………………… Selecting a shooting mode …………………Check your product box for the following items Camera Cable Strap Quick Start Manual Optional accessoriesUnpacking Sold as a setCamera layout Power buttonTimer lamp FlashMicrophone Main display Camera layoutFocus Option icons touch IconsStatus icons Icon DescriptionBattery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Turning on your camera in Playback mode Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera Select a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Performing the initial setup Select Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Select a time zone and selectDragging Using the touch screenUsing gestures TouchingMode Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode Movie Record a video. p Basic functionsSelecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Shooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Setting the dual displays and soundSetting the front display Option DescriptionSetting the dual displays and sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the touch vibration or sound Select to return to the previous modeAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom Reducing camera shake OIS a p s Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an optionHalf-pressing the shutter button When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting modes Using the Smart Auto modeIcon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frameShooting modes Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc scene Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a scene““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionTo cancel the guides, select Using the frame guideUsing the Children mode Shooting mode, select a “ s “Shooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeSelect an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Using the Dual is mode Using the Program modeShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Taking a self-portrait shotRecording a video Shooting mode, select a “To pause recording Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondSelect f “ ““ ““a sound option Off Record a video without soundRecording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p s dAdding a voice memo to a photo Learn about the options you can set in Shooting mode Shooting optionsSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting a resolution S a p s dV mode, select f ““ Select an option Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d OptionLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting Using the timer S a p s dPress Shutter to start the timer Shooting mode, select Select an optionUsing the motion timer Using the timerPress Shutter Shooting in the dark Using the ﬂash S a p sPreventing red-eye a p s Shooting in the dark Adjusting the ISO speed pShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Changing the camera’s focus Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Shooting mode, selectShooting mode, select f “ “ Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus Indicated by a frameUsing one touch shooting a p s d Adjusting the focus area a p s dUsing face detection a p s d Detecting facesTaking a smile shot Using face detectionDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Face Registering faces as your favourites My StarShooting mode, select f “ Viewing your favourite facesAdjusting brightness and colour Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dShooting mode, select f ““ “ Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Off ACB is off On ACB is onMulti Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedChanging the metering option p d Suitable for general photosSelecting a light source White balance p d Shooting mode, select f ““ Select an optionDeﬁning your own white balance Using burst modes p s Shooting mode, select f “ “ Select an optionApplying photo styles a p s d Improving your photosDeﬁning your own RGB tone Select a value to adjust the selected item Adjusting your photos pImproving your photos Playback/Editing Press P Starting Playback modePlaying back Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁlesPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Start a slide show pPlayback mode, select Display in Playback modeSelect a menu using motion recognition p Ranking your favourite facesPlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select “ a faceSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, colour, or faceDo this Viewing ﬁles as thumbnailsProtecting ﬁles Select a categorySelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockPlayback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁle Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Viewing photosPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrieveEnlarging a photo Playback mode, select Set a slide show effectViewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automatically Starting a slide showPlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a videoSelect to start the slide show Trimming a video during playback Playing a voice memoEnd and select Select Yes Capturing an image during playbackAdding a voice memo to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Resizing photos Editing a photoRotating a photo Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionEditing a photo Adjust the amount of the colourEditing colour Select ““an optionApplying a special effect Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Playback mode, select a photo “ Select “Editing photos of portraits Select photos to print Set Dpof optionsSelect , or . to set the number of copies Select Viewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screenViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements Turn on the camera Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows CableUsing Intelli-studio Icon Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cable Disconnecting the camera for Windows XPOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring ﬁles to your computer for Mac Select to print Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeSelect Yes to conﬁrm Conﬁguring print settings Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridgeAppendixes Select an option and save your settings Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuDisplay settings Sound settingsSettings menu Camera settings AF Lamp Auto PowerImprint Anynet+ ControlFor transferring ﬁles Computer or printerAutomatically Printing ﬁlesError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera lens and touch screen Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera bodyMemory cards you can use Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory card capacityBattery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service centre SituationPlay videos Your camera cannotYour computer. p You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio output Power source RechargeableBattery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAh PictBridgeCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-markIndex Index Movie Program Scene Smart Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundAuto Add noise Colour ﬁlter Elegant