Samsung ST550 user manual Holding your camera correctly, Half-pressing the shutter button

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Tips for getting a clearer photo

Holding your camera correctly

Make sure nothing is blocking the lens.

Half-pressing the shutter button

	Half-press [Shutter] and adjust the
	focus. Focus and exposure will be
	adjusted automatically.
F3.5	The aperture value and shutter
1/30s	speed are automatically set.

Focus frame

t Press [Shutter] to take the photo if displayed in green.

t Change the frame and half-press [Shutter] again if displayed in red.

Reducing camera shake

t Set the Optical Image Stabilisation option to reduce camera shake optically. (p. 26)

t Select the d mode to reduce camera shake both optically and digitally. (p. 35)

When h is displayed

F3.5

1/30s

Camera shake

When shooting in the dark, avoid setting the ﬂash option to Slow Sync or Off. The aperture remains open longer and it may be harder to hold the camera still.

t Use a tripod or set the ﬂash option to Fill in. (p. 44) t Set ISO speed options. (p. 45)

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Contents ST550 Health and safety information Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesightHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsHealth and safety information Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damageUse only Samsung-approved accessories Allow only qualiﬁed personnel to service your cameraEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensHow to record a video or voice memo Maintenance tipsCopyright information Functions for shootingShooting mode icons Indications used in this manualIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualExpressions used in this manual Pressing the shutterSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Quick reference Taking photos of peopleContents Contents Performing the initial setup ………………… Selecting a shooting mode …………………Cable Strap Quick Start Manual Optional accessories UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a setPower button Timer lampCamera layout FlashMicrophone Main display Camera layoutFocus Icons Status iconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionBattery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card Charging the battery and turning your camera on Charging the batteryTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraPerforming the initial setup Select Language Select Date & Time Date & TimeSelect a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Select a time zone and selectUsing the touch screen Using gesturesDragging TouchingSelecting a shooting mode Select the mode icon Select a modeMode 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 Setting the dual displays and sound Setting the front displayShooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Option DescriptionSetting the display type for the touch screen Setting the touch vibration or soundSetting the dual displays and 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 optionWhen h is displayed Holding your camera correctlyHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Using the Smart Auto mode Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapesShooting modes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frameUsing the Scene mode Take a photo with options preset for a speciﬁc sceneShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a sceneUsing the Beauty Shot mode Shooting mode, select a “ s ““““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the frame guide Using the Children modeTo cancel the guides, select 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 modeTaking a self-portrait shot Recording a videoShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per second Select f “ ““ ““a sound optionTo pause recording 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 dSelecting a resolution and quality Selecting image quality a p s dV mode, select f ““ Select an option OptionUsing the timer S a p s d Press Shutter to start the timerLearn how to set the timer to delay shooting 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 Using macro a p d Using auto focus a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, selectUsing smart touch focus a p s d Changing the camera’s focusShooting mode, select f “ “ 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 Registering faces as your favourites My Star Shooting mode, select f “Face Viewing your favourite facesAdjusting brightness and colour Adjusting the exposure manually EV p dAdjusting brightness and colour Compensating for backlighting ACB pShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is on Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weighted Changing the metering option p dMulti 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 Starting Playback mode Playing backPress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through ﬁlesSelecting a menu using motion recognition Playing backPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show pDisplay in Playback mode Select a menu using motion recognition pPlayback mode, select Ranking your favourite facesSelect “ a face Select , or . to change the ranking of the face and selectPlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, ﬁle type, weekday, colour, or faceViewing ﬁles as thumbnails Protecting ﬁlesDo this Select a categoryPlayback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““Lock Playback mode, select a ﬁle “ Select Yes to delete the ﬁleSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesViewing photos Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ OnSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy ﬁles Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrievePlayback mode, select Set a slide show effect Viewing ﬁles by rotating the photo automaticallyEnlarging a photo Starting a slide showPlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a videoSelect to start the slide show Playing a voice memo End and select Select YesTrimming a video during playback 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 Editing a photo Rotating a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionAdjust the amount of the colour Editing colourEditing a photo Select ““an optionCorrecting exposure problems Select a value to adjust the selected item. less or + moreApplying a special effect 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 Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsTurn on the camera 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 Settings menu Accessing the settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuDisplay settings Sound settingsSettings menu Camera settings Auto Power ImprintAF Lamp Anynet+ ControlComputer or printer AutomaticallyFor transferring ﬁles Printing ﬁlesError messages Error message Suggested remediesCamera maintenance Cleaning your cameraCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyCamera maintenance About memory cardsMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityBattery speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life Camera maintenance Before contacting a service centre Situation Suggested remediesBefore contacting a service centre SituationYour camera cannot Your computer. pPlay videos You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera speciﬁcations Camera speciﬁcations Power source Rechargeable Battery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAhInterface Digital output USB Connector Audio output PictBridgeCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Samsung Eco-markIndex Index Accessing Camera Display Sound AutoMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Colour ﬁlter Elegant