Samsung ST550 Setting the dual displays and sound, Setting the front display, Option Description

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Setting the dual displays and sound

Learn how to change the basic settings for the front display and touch screen according to your preferences.

Setting the front display

Set the front display to display shooting options, such as macro or flash options. You can also inform your subject to pose for a photo.

1 In Shooting mode, select “ Front Display. 2 Select an option.

Front Main

Display Display

Option

Description

 

Off: Deactivate the display of the shutter or function

 

 

information.

 

 

 

On: Activate the front display

 

 

 

Function Info: Display the flash and macro options.

 

 

 

Shutter Info: Display graphics for your subject to

 

inform your subject to pose for a photo when you

 

half-press [Shutter].

t Your camera will not remember your option setting once you turn off the camera. Set options for the front display when you turn on your camera.

t If the camera is subjected to a strong impact, the front display may turn on or off.

t The front display will not be available in the v and modes or when you connect the camera to a TV.

t When you set front display or timer options, the front display will remain active.

t After tapping the front display or setting front display or timer options, the date and time will not be shown.

t The front display will help you to take photos conveniently when:

-you take a self-portrait shot (p. 36)

-you use the timer options (p. 42)

-you take photos of children (p. 33)

t When using camera buttons or touch icons, the front display will not be active.

t When you use the camera in brightly lit or sunny areas, you may not be able to see the front display clearly.

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Contents ST550 Keep your camera away from small children and pets Health and safety informationPrevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with careProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationProtect your camera’s lens Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Ensure maximum battery and charger lifeFunctions for shooting How to record a video or voice memoMaintenance tips Copyright informationAbbreviations used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIndications used in this manual Icons used in this manualExposure Brightness Expressions used in this manualPressing the shutter Subject, background, and compositionCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Selecting a shooting mode ………………… Performing the initial setup …………………Sold as a set Cable Strap Quick Start Manual Optional accessoriesUnpacking Check your product box for the following items CameraFlash Power buttonTimer lamp Camera layoutFocus Camera layoutMicrophone Main display Icon Description IconsStatus icons Option icons touchRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery Turning on your camera Charging the battery and turning your camera onCharging the battery Turning on your camera in Playback modeSelect a time zone and select Performing the initial setupSelect Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Select a language Select Time Zone Time ZoneTouching Using the touch screenUsing gestures DraggingMovie Record a video. p Basic functions Selecting a shooting modeSelect the mode icon Select a mode ModeShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode Option Description Setting the dual displays and soundSetting the front display Shooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an optionSelect to return to the previous mode Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the dual displays and soundPress 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 sReducing camera shake When h is displayedHolding your camera correctly Half-pressing the shutter buttonPreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frame Using the Smart Auto modeIcon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes Shooting modesShooting mode, select a ““s Select a scene Using the Scene modeTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Shooting modesTo hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an option Using the Beauty Shot modeShooting mode, select a “ s ““ ““an optionShooting mode, select a “ s “ Using the frame guideUsing the Children mode To cancel the guides, selectSelect 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 modeShooting mode, select a “ Taking a self-portrait shotRecording a video Shooting mode, tap the front display to turn it onOff Record a video without sound Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondSelect f “ ““ ““a sound option To pause recordingAdding 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 qualityOption Selecting a resolution and qualitySelecting image quality a p s d V mode, select f ““ Select an optionShooting mode, select Select an option Using the timer S a p s dPress Shutter to start the timer Learn how to set the timer to delay shootingPress 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 Shooting mode, select Using macro a p dUsing auto focus a p d Changing the camera’s focusIndicated by a frame Using smart touch focus a p s dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, select f “ “Adjusting 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 Viewing your favourite faces Registering faces as your favourites My StarShooting mode, select f “ FaceAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colourOff ACB is off On ACB is on Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Shooting mode, select f ““ “ Suitable for general photos  Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedChanging the metering option p d MultiShooting 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 Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through files Starting Playback modePlaying back Press PStart a slide show p Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlaying back Playback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holdingRanking your favourite faces Display in Playback modeSelect a menu using motion recognition p Playback mode, selectSelect a date, file type, weekday, colour, or face Select “ a faceSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Playback mode, select “ “ a categorySelect a category Viewing files as thumbnailsProtecting files Do thisPlayback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockPlayback mode, select a file “ Select Yes to delete the file Select “ YesPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ Retrieve Viewing photosPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Select . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy filesStarting a slide show Playback mode, select Set a slide show effectViewing files by rotating the photo automatically Enlarging a photoSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Capturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoEnd and select Select Yes Trimming a video during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo to a photo Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an option Editing a photoRotating a photo Resizing photosSelect ““an option Adjust the amount of the colourEditing colour Editing a photoPlayback mode, select a photo “ Select “ Correcting exposure problemsSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Applying a special effectEditing 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 Cable Transferring files using Intelli-studioTransferring files to your computer for Windows Turn on the cameraUsing 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 Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menu Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Select an option and save your settingsSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings Camera settings Anynet+ Control Auto PowerImprint AF LampPrinting files Computer or printerAutomatically For transferring filesError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCamera body Camera maintenanceCleaning your camera Camera lens and touch screenMemory card capacity Camera maintenanceAbout memory cards Memory cards you can useBattery life About the batteryBattery specifications Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation Before contacting a service centre You cannot use Intelli-studio on Your camera cannotYour computer. p Play videosCamera specifications Camera specifications PictBridge Power source RechargeableBattery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAh Interface Digital output USB Connector Audio outputSamsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Add noise Colour filter Elegant Accessing Camera Display SoundAuto Movie Program Scene Smart Auto