Samsung ST550 user manual Using the timer S a p s d, Shooting mode, select Select an option

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Using the timer S a p s d v

Learn how to set the timer to delay shooting.

1 In Shooting mode, select . 2 Select an option.

Off

Option Description

Off: The timer is not active.

10 Sec: Take a photo in 10 seconds.

2 Sec: Take a photo in 2 seconds.

Double: Take a photo in 10 seconds and take another in 2 seconds.

Motion Timer: Detect your movement and then take a photo. (p. 43)

The options may differ depending on the shooting mode.

3 Press [Shutter] to start the timer.

t The AF-assist light/timer lamp blinks. The camera will automatically take a photo at the speciﬁed time.

t The front display will start the countdown a few seconds before shooting. Tap the front display to turn it on or off.

4 Half-press [Shutter] or select on the touch screen to take another photo.

t Select the timer icon or press [Shutter] to cancel the timer.

t Depending on the selected face defection option, the timer is not available or some timer options are not available.

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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 layoutMicrophone Main display Camera layoutFocus Icon Description IconsStatus icons Option icons touchBattery Inserting the battery and memory cardRemoving the battery and memory card 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 ModeSelecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding 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 soundAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Taking photosPress Shutter to take a photo Taking photos ZoomingDigital zoom 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, selectShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeSelect an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed 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 recordingRecording a voice memo Recording voice memos a p s dAdding a voice memo to a photo 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 shootingUsing 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 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 dTaking a smile shot Using face detectionDetecting eye blinking 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 sApplying 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 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 photoPlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a videoSelect to start the slide show Capturing an image during playback Playing a voice memoEnd and select Select Yes Trimming a video during playbackAdding a voice memo to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingPlaying a voice memo added 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 photos to print Set Dpof optionsSelect , or . to set the number of copies Select Select on the camera screen Viewing ﬁles on a TV or HdtvViewing ﬁles on a TV or Hdtv Requirements for Intelli-studio Transferring ﬁles to your computer for WindowsRequirements Cable Transferring ﬁles using Intelli-studioTransferring ﬁles to your computer for Windows Turn on the cameraUsing 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 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 settingsDisplay settings Sound settingsSettings menu 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 speciﬁcations About the batteryBattery life 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