Samsung ST550 user manual Camera settings

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Settings menu

 

* Default

Item

Description

 

Set the duration for reviewing a captured image

 

Quick View

before returning to Shooting mode.

 

(Off, 0.5 sec*, 1 sec, 3 sec)

 

 

 

If you perform no operations for 30 seconds, the

Power Save

camera automatically switches to Power save mode

(press any button to deactivate the Power save

 

 

mode). (Off*, On)

 

 

Camera settings

 

* Default

Item

Description

 

Format the internal memory and the memory card

 

 

(all files-including the protected files-will be deleted).

 

(No, Yes)

Format

If you use a memory card used with cameras from different

 

manufacturers or a memory card reader, or one formatted

 

on a computer, your camera may read the card incorrectly.

 

Format the card before using it.

 

 

 

Reset menus and shooting options (date and time,

Reset

language, and video output settings will not be reset).

 

(No, Yes)

Date & Time

Set the date and time and select a date format.

(Off*, yyyy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yyyy, dd/mm/yyyy)

 

 

 

 

* Default

Item

Description

Time Zone

Select a region and set the daylight-saving time

(DST).

 

 

Specify how to name files.

 

t Reset: Set the file number to start from 0001 when

 

inserting a new memory card, formatting a memory

 

card, or deleting all files.

 

t Series*: Set the file number to follow the previous

 

file number when inserting a new memory card,

 

formatting a memory card, or deleting all files.

 

t The default name of the first folder is 100PHOTO and

File No.

the default name of the first file is SAM_0001.

t The file number increases one by one from

 

 

SAM_0001 to SAM_9999.

 

t The folder number increases one by one from

 

100PHOTO to 999PHOTO.

 

t The maximum number of files that can be stored in

 

one folder is 9999.

 

t The camera defines file names according to the

 

Digital rule for Camera File system (DCF) standard.

 

If you change the names of files intentionally, the

 

camera may not play back the files.

 

 

Auto Rotate

Set the camera to automatically rotate vertical photos

to view them in landscape view. (Off, On*)

 

 

 

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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 FlashFocus Camera layoutMicrophone Main display Icons Status iconsOption icons touch Icon DescriptionRemoving the battery and memory card Inserting the battery and memory cardBattery 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 functionsShooting mode, tilt the camera while touching and holding Selecting a shooting mode using motion recognitionSelecting a shooting mode 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 modePress Shutter to take a photo Taking photosAlign your subject in the frame Half-press Shutter to focus Digital zoom ZoomingTaking photos 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 “Select an option Select f “ ““Shutter Speed Adjusting the exposure in the Night modeShooting mode, select a “ s “ Select f “ ““Aperture 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 soundAdding a voice memo to a photo Recording voice memos a p s dRecording a voice memo 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 optionPress 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 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 facesDetecting eye blinking Using face detectionTaking a smile shot 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 optionDefining 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 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 showSelect to start the slide show Playing a videoPlayback mode, select a video “ Playing a voice memo End and select Select YesTrimming a video during playback Capturing an image during playbackPlaying a voice memo added to a photo Adjust volume or mute sound Playback/EditingAdding a voice memo 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 , or . to set the number of copies Select Set Dpof optionsSelect photos to print Viewing files on a TV or Hdtv Select on the camera screenViewing files on a TV or Hdtv Requirements Transferring files to your computer for WindowsRequirements for Intelli-studio Transferring files using Intelli-studio Transferring files to your computer for WindowsTurn on the camera CableUsing 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 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 menuSettings menu Sound settingsDisplay settings 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 life About the batteryBattery specifications 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