Samsung ST550 user manual Selecting a light source White balance p d

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Adjusting brightness and colour

Selecting a light source (White balance) p d v

The colour of your photo depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the colour of your photo to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance, such as Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, or Tungsten.

Auto WB

 

Daylight

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cloudy

Tungsten

1 In Shooting mode, select f ““.

2 Select an option.

Auto WB

Icon

Description

 

Auto WB: Use automatic settings depending on the

 

 

lighting conditions.

 

Daylight: Select when taking outdoor photos on a

 

sunny day.

 

 

 

Cloudy: Select when taking outdoor photos on a

 

cloudy day or in shadows.

 

Fluorescent_H: Select when shooting under a

 

daylight fluorescent or three-way fluorescent light.

 

 

 

Fluorescent_L: Select when shooting under white

 

fluorescent light.

 

Tungsten: Select when taking indoor photos under

 

incandescent bulbs or halogen lamps.

 

 

 

Custom Set: Use your pre-defined settings. (p. 57)

 

 

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Contents ST550 Prevent damage to subjects’ eyesight Health and safety informationHandle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care Keep your camera away from small children and petsProtect batteries, chargers, and memory cards from damage Health and safety informationAllow only qualified personnel to service your camera Use only Samsung-approved accessoriesEnsure maximum battery and charger life Protect your camera’s lensMaintenance tips How to record a video or voice memoCopyright information Functions for shootingIndications used in this manual Shooting mode iconsIcons used in this manual Abbreviations used in this manualPressing the shutter Expressions used in this manualSubject, background, and composition Exposure BrightnessCommon questions Taking photos of people Quick referenceContents Contents Selecting a shooting mode ………………… Performing the initial setup …………………Unpacking Cable Strap Quick Start Manual Optional accessoriesCheck your product box for the following items Camera Sold as a setTimer lamp Power buttonCamera layout FlashCamera layout Microphone Main displayFocus Status icons IconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionInserting the battery and memory card BatteryRemoving the battery and memory card Charging the battery Charging the battery and turning your camera onTurning on your camera in Playback mode Turning on your cameraSelect Language Select Date & Time Date & Time Performing the initial setupSelect a language Select Time Zone Time Zone Select a time zone and selectUsing gestures Using the touch screenDragging TouchingSelect the mode icon Select a mode Selecting a shooting 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 front display Setting the dual displays and soundShooting mode, select “ Front Display Select an option Option DescriptionSetting the touch vibration or sound Setting the display type for the touch screenSetting 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 Shooting mode, select f “ once or twice “ Select an option Reducing camera shake OIS a p sHolding your camera correctly When h is displayedHalf-pressing the shutter button Reducing camera shakePreventing your subject from being out of focus Extended functions Icon Description Appears when taking photos of landscapes Using the Smart Auto modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a “ S Align your subject in the frameTake a photo with options preset for a specific scene Using the Scene modeShooting modes Shooting mode, select a ““s Select a sceneShooting mode, select a “ s ““ Using the Beauty Shot mode““an option To hide facial imperfections, select f “ ““an optionUsing the Children mode Using the frame guideTo 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 Program mode Using the Dual is modeRecording a video Taking a self-portrait shotShooting mode, tap the front display to turn it on Shooting mode, select a “Select f “ ““ ““a sound option Select f “ ““a frame rate the number of frames per secondTo pause recording Off Record a video without soundRecording voice memos a p s d Recording a voice memoAdding 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 qualitySelecting image quality a p s d Selecting a resolution and qualityV mode, select f ““ Select an option OptionPress Shutter to start the timer Using the timer S a p s dLearn 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 darkPreventing red-eye a p s Adjusting the ISO speed p Shooting in the darkShooting mode, select f “ Select an option Using auto focus a p d Using macro a p dChanging the camera’s focus Shooting mode, selectChanging the camera’s focus Using smart touch focus a p s dShooting mode, select f “ “ Indicated by a frameAdjusting the focus area a p s d Using one touch shooting a p s dDetecting faces Using face detection a p s dUsing face detection Taking a smile shotDetecting eye blinking Using smart face recognition Shooting mode, select f “ Registering faces as your favourites My StarFace Viewing your favourite facesAdjusting the exposure manually EV p d Adjusting brightness and colourCompensating for backlighting ACB p Adjusting brightness and colourShooting mode, select f ““ “ Off ACB is off On ACB is onChanging the metering option p d  Suitable for a subject with backlighting Center-weightedMulti  Suitable for general photosShooting 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 sImproving 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 Playing back Starting Playback modePress P Draw a horizontal bar left or right to scroll through filesPlaying back Selecting a menu using motion recognitionPlayback mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Start a slide show pSelect a menu using motion recognition p Display in Playback modePlayback mode, select Ranking your favourite facesSelect , or . to change the ranking of the face and select Select “ a facePlayback mode, select “ “ a category Select a date, file type, weekday, colour, or faceProtecting files Viewing files as thumbnailsDo this Select a categoryPlayback mode, select a file “ Select Yes to delete the file Playback mode, select M Select Protect ““All ““LockSelect “ Yes Playback mode, select M Select Delete “ All “ YesPlayback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ On Viewing photosSelect . ““Copy to Card Select Yes to copy files Playback mode, select M Select Recycle Bin “ RetrieveViewing files by rotating the photo automatically Playback mode, select Set a slide show effectEnlarging a photo Starting a slide showPlaying a video Playback mode, select a video “Select to start the slide show End and select Select Yes Playing a voice memoTrimming 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 Rotating a photo Editing a photoResizing photos Playback mode, select a photo “ Select ““an optionEditing colour Adjust the amount of the colourEditing a photo Select ““an optionSelect a value to adjust the selected item. less or + more Correcting exposure problemsApplying 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 Select on the camera screen Viewing files on a TV or HdtvViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Transferring files to your computer for Windows Requirements for Intelli-studioRequirements Transferring files to your computer for Windows Transferring files using Intelli-studioTurn 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 Printing photos with a photo printer PictBridge Configuring print settingsAppendixes Accessing the settings menu Settings menuSelect an option and save your settings Shooting or Playback mode, select M Select a menuSound settings Display settingsSettings menu Camera settings Imprint Auto PowerAF Lamp Anynet+ ControlAutomatically Computer or printerFor transferring files Printing filesError message Suggested remedies Error messagesCleaning your camera Camera maintenanceCamera lens and touch screen Camera bodyAbout memory cards Camera maintenanceMemory cards you can use Memory card capacityAbout the battery Battery specificationsBattery life Camera maintenance Situation Suggested remedies Before contacting a service centreSituation Before contacting a service centreYour computer. p Your camera cannotPlay videos  You cannot use Intelli-studio onCamera specifications Camera specifications Battery Lithium-ion battery SLB-07A, 720 mAh Power source RechargeableInterface Digital output USB Connector Audio output PictBridgeSamsung Eco-mark Correct disposal of batteries in this productIndex Index Auto Accessing Camera Display SoundMovie Program Scene Smart Auto Add noise Colour filter Elegant