Samsung ST550 Using smart touch focus a p s d, Changing the camera’s focus, Indicated by a frame

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Changing the camera’s focus

Using smart touch focus a p s d

Smart Touch AF allows you to track and auto focus on your subject, even when you are moving.

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In Shooting mode, select f “ “ .

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Touch the subject you want to track in the touch area

 

(indicated by a frame).

t A focus frame will appear on the subject and will follow the subject as you move the camera.

t The white frame means that your camera is tracking the subject.

t The green frame means that your subject is in focus when you half-press [Shutter].

t If you do not touch any area on the screen, the focus frame will appear in the centre of the screen.

t Tracking a subject may fail when:

-the subject is too small or the subject moves

-the subject is backlit or you are shooting in a dark place

-colours or patterns on the subject and the background are the same

-the camera shakes excessively

In these cases, the focus frame will appear as a white single-line frame.

t If the camera fails to track the subject, you must reselect the subject to track.

t If the camera fails to fix the focus, the focus frame will change to a red single-line frame.

t If you use this function, you cannot set face detection and photo style options.

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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 FlashCamera layout Microphone Main displayFocus Icons Status iconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionInserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving 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 using motion recognition Selecting a shooting modeShooting 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 modeTaking photos Align your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focusPress Shutter to take a photo Zooming Taking photosDigital 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 “Adjusting the exposure in the Night mode Shooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““ApertureSelect 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 voice memos a p s d Recording a voice memoAdding 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 timer Using the motion timerPress Shutter Using the flash S a p s Shooting in the dark Preventing red-eye a p s Adjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting 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 facesUsing face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting 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 optionImproving your photos Applying photo styles a p s dDefining your own RGB tone Adjusting your photos p Select a value to adjust the selected itemImproving 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 showPlaying a video Playback mode, select a video “Select to start the slide show Playing a voice memo End and select Select YesTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playbackAdjust volume or mute sound Playback/Editing Adding a voice memo to a photoPlaying 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 Set Dpof options Select photos to printSelect , 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 Transferring files to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsTurn on the camera CableUsing Intelli-studio Icon Disconnecting the camera for Windows XP Screen Click the pop-up message Remove the USB cableOn the tool bar at the bottom right of your PC Transferring files to your computer for Mac Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Select to printSelect 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 menuSound settings Display 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 capacityAbout the battery Battery specificationsBattery 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